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In this rare interview, Sammy Davis Jr. speaks with Mike Wallace about fame, race, and life as a Black entertainer in mid-century America. Davis discusses social acceptance, friendship, his decision to convert to Judaism, and the personal cost of success while confronting discrimination on and offstage. A revealing conversation that captures the complexity of one of the most influential performers in American entertainment history.
By Spotted Dog EntertainmentIn this rare interview, Sammy Davis Jr. speaks with Mike Wallace about fame, race, and life as a Black entertainer in mid-century America. Davis discusses social acceptance, friendship, his decision to convert to Judaism, and the personal cost of success while confronting discrimination on and offstage. A revealing conversation that captures the complexity of one of the most influential performers in American entertainment history.