Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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This segment features Eddie Murphy introducing a retrospective honoring legendary entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. during Sammy Davis Jr.’s 60th Anniversary Celebration, a 1990 ABC television tribute special.

Murphy reflects on Davis’s extraordinary career before introducing a look back at one of his most beloved performances - “Mr. Bojangles.” The song became one of the signature moments of Davis’s stage career and remains closely associated with his legacy as a performer.

The program brought together major stars from music, film, and television to celebrate Sammy Davis Jr.’s six decades in show business.

This footage has been preserved from a vintage television recording.

📺 Watch the full playlist of clips from this tribute special:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyzPZ8FQSmMWs5yJEr4sOl4eFvt6cFUhS

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