LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Sammy Davis Jr. has long been associated with Frank Sinatra, the Rat Pack, and the early days of modern Las Vegas. During those days, Davis was a prominent guest at an unassuming ...

In the 1970s, Japanese whisky makers started putting Western celebrities in their ads. One of the first was Sammy Davis Jr. -- singer, actor, Rat Pack member, and one of the few American entertainers ...

When LIFE editor Thomas Thompson reviewed Sammy Davis Jr.’s 1965 autobiography Yes I Can, he noted an unfortunate parallel between the story the book contained and the story of its release unto the ...

In his own words, Sammy Davis, Jr. was "the only black, Puerto Rican, one-eyed, Jewish entertainer in the world." His daughter, Tracey Davis, shares memories and details of his life in her new book, ...

Adds Don Cheadle: "Sammy Davis, Jr., was not only a towering, sui generis talent but also a performer who used his platform and prestige to fight for equality and justice" A century ago, on Dec. 8, ...

Sammy Davis Jr. was a dedicated member of the Rat Pack who showcased his talent through song, dance, and acting. He was so dedicated to his craft that he was willing to continue performing through a ...

Sammy Davis, Jr., boldly strove to achieve the American Dream in a time of racial prejudice and shifting political territory. American Masters – Sammy Davis, Jr.: I’ve Gotta Be Me director Sam Pollard ...

JFK refused to let Davis perform at White House after his interracial marriage. April 18, 2014— -- intro: Sammy Davis Jr. was at the height of his stardom in 1961 when he and close friend Frank ...