In the late 1950s, Sammy Davis Jr. was a rising star who was loved by ... Like the rest of the Rat Pack members, Davis was at the height of his career in the late ’50/early ’60s.

And this week, I want to continue by looking at another member, “Mr. Wonderful,” “Mister Show Business,” Mr. Sammy Davis, Jr. Davis was a trailblazer, an African-American performer who ...

Sammy Davis Jr., whose ascension in Hollywood helped break ... The cast held their breath, their hopes hinging on a superstar who was having cold feet. But Davis arrived just in time for opening ...