Sammy came to my dad's Chateau deVille dinner theater in Framingham for a week long gig shortly before he died. I worked backstage for several A-list singers, actors, and comedians who played the theater, but the energy that came out of Sammy was unlike anyone else. He was the best, and I am so grateful I had that experience.
@@spoonful1018 it's not french, don't translate english to french. Does'nt work. nobody says quel petit enfant...such a small kid. wtf, kids are small.
This is a defining moment. Frank looks shattered, yet calm and measured as a mike is suddenly thrust at him. He takes his time to answer and delivers the most glowing tribute possible to a friend. He was professional. We can learn from this.
I don't think that is a fair comment about the journalist. He has to get something, we needed something, he got that something and I thought he did an excellent job under pretty difficult circumstances getting it. Other than that you're spot on.
@@truthlifefishing1730 You could be right. I was trying to read this encounter through Frank's eyes after of lifetime of limelight and lack of privacy it's hard to judge at such a profound moment as the loss of a close friend's life. I would have thought that having a microphone pointed at you was the last thing he wanted given he appears in such deep shock. My point was how well he addressed this situation.
@@francklamonica3458 Sammy was a proud satanist, aside from the money it doesn’t matter who u r; when u r the top dog at one point then u get old and can’t do ur thing anymore while u watch a newer generation take over…it would kill u inside. The worst feeling ever
I just have to state there is no doubt they were friends but I can't help but notice Sinatra doesn't seem to show any emotion knowing his friend is gone
Frank Sinatra was as far from a racist as you could find. He single-handedly integrated Las Vegas for black entertainers and supported African American causes his entire adult life.
@@dropwizerorders501 His valet who was African American said that the only time he ever saw Sinatra cry was at he funeral of Marin Luther King. True story.
That's what the woke SJW morons do. Context is non existent in there tiny tiny victim wanting minds. We need to mock , laugh at and remember the stupidity of such people.
Im blacker than charcoal and I didnt find any racism in what Frank said. Frank and Sammy were boys, aces etc. No way would He ever disrespect sammy whom he considered a younger brother.
Of course. The fact is in 1989 Sinatra was fairly washed up, while Sammy was performing as hot as hell. Sam had added things like the song from Phantom of the Opera and a spoof of Jacko's "Bad' to his repertoire. Sinatra was singin' that ol stuff like Soliloquy which was good time to take a toilet break.
Frank Sinatra was a champion of race and friendship. He would not play any venue where equality was not a guarantee. Look it up. FRANK was and shall always be the greatest talent ever and personally saw to it that everyone he worked with was uplifted and treated with respect as a person.
Let me try and clear this up. Frank said the "boy" referring to Sammy. This is common among Italians, especially one's around Mob members which Frank had connections to. "He's one of the boys" use a thick accent on that one.
Frank Sinatra pulled into his hotel in NYC on a bus with his band. They de-boarded the bus, the Hotels concierge told Sinatra his Black band members could not stay here. Sinatra said "back on the bus guys we are going to Harlem" no he was not a racist, far from it.
Frank Sinatra sheltered, and protected Sammy, as well as Dean Martin. It was a beautiful relationship, and Frank, and Sammy were ambassodors of goodwill between blacks, and whites; especially Sammy. No racism here, just a Jersey boy speaking from his heart.
also Frank and Sammy were very honest with each other. In one video Sammy talks about how he felt like Frank's "mascot" for a while but that it was in part because he acted the role purposefully. They had a complex relationship but it seemed to be a fantastic brotherhood.
I love how people complain about the racism jokes between the three acting but that’s how it was and it was OK if you were that close to somebody of color because they would except it and laugh too and they would also make fun of you as well themselves. That’s what friendship is and diversity.
Sinatra was a racists POS to Sammy. You even hear him say above “he was a wonderful BOY” smh not to mention he cleared the headliner of Sammy’s tour and put his name on it when the tour was supposed to be for Sammy to get out of IRS debt.
@Richard Page the way you feel doesn't metter! If you feel offended doesn't mean you are right! You are totally wrong about Sinatra, call a friend 10 years younger "boy"is not racist. Sinatra was 100% not racist, but he was a white straight male, for you SJW is the devil in person just for that.
Sinatra was NOT A RACIST. That freaking word is getting thrown around over every little incident these days. He fought long and hard for civil rights. When Sammy was in his car accident in the early 50s, which incidentally, cost him his eye, Sinatra was the first one there for him, having him moved to the best hospital and picking up all his bills. Sinatra was as color-blind as they come, and wouldn't tolerate anyone who gave black people a hard time, or any other skin color for that matter. Black entertainers weren't served in "white" hotels in those days, and when in Vegas, he made sure Sammy stayed in the same hotel as the rest of the Rat Pack. He broke the color barrier in Las Vegas. When Kennedy ran for President, Sinatra supported him by entertaining and getting out the vote, and he made sure Sammy was on the same bill, with equal billing, I might add. When white Southerners Sammy insulted Sammy, Sinatra had one of his famous temper blow-ups and defended Sammy loudly and publicly. When Sammy married Mai Britt, a Swedish girl, he was verbally attacked and his career would have been in jeopardy but for the intervention of Sinatra. As for calling him "boy," Sammy was 10 or more years younger than Sinatra and Sinatra looked upon him as his own son. There's so much more to say about how Sammy's death devastated Sinatra. Sorry for the long rant, but I'm sick and tired of people judging someone they never knew because of a harmless word.
An amazing man, Mr Sinatra. He must have been heart broken when Sammy died. Same with when Dean Martin died a few years later. They were legends in their own time. Truly amazing men.
The chairman was not racist. Period. I'm 99 in June of 2020. I was there. Davis, was a great lost to many of friends, Family, and his fan base. In 1998, I was at the wake of Frank Sinatra. That was a lost even felt today. Believe or not, bigger than Bob Hope. Bob is MISSED. Thank you From Los Angeles California.
Pep Ciccarelli wanna be tough guy? That’s just how he is. Haven’t you seen him perform? He’s up there laughing and having a good time with his fellow singers.
@Pep Ciccarelli Sinatra is easily one of the most recognizable names in American media history. He's easily top 3. please name five italian americans that are more recognizable than the Chairman
Absolutely! The only one I've heard make that claim is Harry Bellefonte. He's just the type of Victicrat who gets up the morning and starts turning over rocks looking for racist's under each one. People like that do tons more harm than good to the communities they profess to be trying to help. Frankly, that's the only relevance he's had for years. Pretty Goddamned selfish if you ask me.
@Tuco The Rat You pretty much covered everything, there's nothing else to add. He's Sour Grapes because of his underachievement when he was pretty genetically gifted with looks , a voice, and relatively speaking didn't do a helluva lot.
@@MAYDAYES Sinatra had his flaws but he supported civil rights and integration. He fought white club owners who didn't want to book Ella Fitzgerald and told them he'd never play their clubs again if they didn't book her
Fun fact, Frank Sinatra’s and Sammy Davis Jr.’s birthdays were only 4 days apart. Sinatra was 10 years older almost exactly then Davis Jr., so the little brother thing would make a lot of sense.
@@esltogo6898 Yes, why not? "He was a wonderful wonderful boy" doesn't sound like a negative thing to say about a friend who's younger and was part of "the gang" the boys.
They did that back then, dean would call Jerry Lewis " boy" and " a kid" even after they got old in their 60s not to disrespect him but because he was almost 10 years younger. It is not a race thing, they just call anyone younger whom they consider a younger brother a "boy" to show affection and love
That was those two and he was younger so it was ok but Frank knew how dismissive it was to say that to a black man. He knew. The one thing you cant do is speak for Frank on that topic and you sure cant say what is a race thing unless you ask Sammy himself how much that hurt him. I was present when Redd Foxx and Sammy were talking smack one night in Vegas, Redd knew because he was of that time just as Sammy knew but Redd respected their friendship even though he did not like how Frank was so bold and abrasive.
Rumor has it Frank called Nat King Cole boy when Frank gave him a recording contract. Nat Cole already was having issues with his neighbors in Hollywood and Frank out of guilt stepped in and had his Mob friends end that shit and had the neighbors change the way they treated him. Nat had a contract so it was in Franks best interest but that does not mean there was any mutual respect for each other. Frank was trying to make money thats all.
I'm a person of color, if Sinatra said the word "boy" as a reference to Sammy...you must remember that Sammy and Frank go back to when Sammy was a child under Frank and Sammy really looked up to him and they were very tight. Sammy was the most talented of the Rat Pack.
I saw Frank Sinatra at the back entrance and was so taken that he just stood and look at every face in the crowd, he gleamed with thankfulness. It truly was a heart-felt moment in time that will stay with me forever. And those blue eyes really do shine. I love his voice.
Sammy was only 64 years old and Frank was 10 years older at the time. I don't believe its a coincidence that they both passed in the same month of May. Dean and Peter both passed in December on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There's a beauty in their relationships that transcended this life. Sleep well kings!
Exactly......What next, shall we chastise our kids for having BOYfriends?.....Some folks aren't satisfied unless they're reading something into it all the while......Shit stirring.
"From my stand point, he should be remembered as one of the finest human beings I ever knew in my life" People only seemed to have heard the word boy. Selective hearing? Get over yourselves kids.. He used the word boy... When I was in my 40's my father at times refered to me as a boy.. I don't see a racists or hear a racist comment. I see someone that has lost someone dear to them. AND that is all!
I was my mom youngest child she die at 91. To her dieing day I was her baby. My sister took offense to her calling me her baby. I didn't it was her way of telling me I had a special place in her heart to her dieing day. yes I was a 56 Years old baby. I treasure knowing I had that position in her life.
It wasn't meant as a racial slur at all. People are just stupid and overly sensitive nowadays. Sinatra mentored Sammy and they loved each other like brothers. You can see how grief stricken he was in his facial expression, his mannerisms, and the somber tone of his voice. Honestly, I don't understand where the insinuation that Sinatra was racist is even coming from, other than to say that the people saying that are clearly ignorant and have no idea how hard Sinatra fought in support of the civil rights movement and helped Sammy's career as well.
Frank was 10 years older than Sammy and thought of him as a younger brother. That's all he meant. He understood the racism against Sammy and took him under his wing. Not a racist
I met Sammy Davis twice. Once at a golf tournament at Hancock Park in 1973, when his golf ball sliced to the right and struck a spectator and he was so concerned about the woman injured. I was one of the EMTs on that call and then again in the late 70s at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel at an event celebrating his career. My then wife was a writer in the industry and knew Sammy Davis and surprisingly enough, he remembered me and that accident at Hancock Park. I believed he was a good hearted soul as he felt bad for the woman's injuries. We transported her to Brotman Memorial Hospital in Culver City where she was treated and released later on that evening.
For everyone who thinks that Frank was an racist, here is the answer. He wasn't, he was against any form of racism. Frank was an very close friend of Sammy. So, I think they wouldn't be friends, if Frank was an racist. If the Rat Pack went to Vegas, Frank always made sure that Sammy was sleeping in the same hotel as Frank. When he heard that Sammy was sleeping in another hotel, he went to that hotel aswell. Even when you look on spotify, in an album called Vegas, you will find an part where Frank says that he is against any form of Racism.
Oh please. Men often refer totheir co-workers/friends as "the boys" as in "I'm getting together with the boys for a poker game." The use of the word is not always meant as demeaning or racist. It's often a term or friendship or endearment.
Was a monumental loss to say the least. God bless Sinatra for being the straight up guy he was when it involved race! Loved it when they entertained together! Who can ever replace these incredible talents?
there truly will never be another entertainer, musician, philanthropist, friend, father, or man quite like Blue Eyes. one of the last true class acts in show business. *For what is a man, what has he got? If not himself, then he has naught.*
I am a big fan of Frank Sinatra & Sammy Davis. They were both so talented, and when they were together,the respect & love for each other showed. May they both rest in peace. Love you both, your loyal fan from Brooklyn. Take care guys, the Angel's are watching you.
So, I'm just going through these comments about whether Frank Sinatra was a racist or not depending on a word he said in this clip... I think it's time y'all find a better hobby.
Yeah, I just saw this for the first time and glancing at the comments they all seem to be defending the memory of Frank from someone who commented saying he was racist, I just can't find that initial comment itself. Wherever the comment is and however it was stated, I agree with you, that was the furthest thing from what I picked up from his words. I believe you can read deeply into anything anyone says and find a bogus way to reason it into sounding evil in some way. Actually, instead of attacking Frank, I kinda felt like taking a shot at the interviewer for sticking a microphone in the face of a man who clearly appeared to be distraught and not really in the mood to talk on one of the saddest days of his life. My heart goes out to Frank on this one, and I applaud him for not verbally scolding the interviewer. I probably would have.
Unfortunately, these were terrible years for Frank. Not only Sammy passed but Ava, Dean and his right hand man Jilly Rizzo burned to death in a car crash. Then the man himself passed in 1998. What a terrible loss Sinatra is and we will never see his like again.
@@123Rockchild I'm told that the same night his mum died, he performed in Las Vegas, gave an amazing performance, then at the end, cried his eyes out in his dressing room. What a guy.
@@hyena131 my mother loved his singing and I grew up listening to Sammy with my mother. Not only did he have the greatest voice he was a wonderful human being
A racist? No way, no how. Mr. Sinatra was and always will be the greatest pop singer ever. Boy, could he phrase a song. Oops, man could he phrase a song..
Sinatra came from an era when grown men referred to each other as boy and kid. Just watch old movies and TV shows. The same applied to women. In I Love Lucy middle aged women are called girls. I grew up loving this man because my parents loved him. I recently went to a Sinatra 100 year birthday celebration at the Symphony. It was a great show but none of the performers could touch the original.
The use of the word boy was nothing but affection from FS..there are a lot of things I disliked about Sinatra but there is no doubt that he was a loyal, life-long friend of Davis and always supported him through good and bad times.
+weskitten Frank bought Sammy's house from the federal government and gave it back to Sammy's wife Altovise after the government had seized it for back taxes and was going to evict her, does that sound like a racists or a dedicated brother
the history of frank sinatra, you can call him in many ways ,, mafioso etc, but never racist, on the contrary when in the luxurious hotels they made sammy enter through the back door, or did not want to let work, he did not sing in that place, apart was the son of Italians and suffered discrimination and ridicule
The negative comments are ridiculous. It's a lack of understanding. People talked differently in the 1940's-1970's, all you have to do is watch old documentaries and television shows to know that this is true... People smoked and drank like there was no tomorrow...health wasn't a priority. Frank was known for his generosity as well as being a hot-head. He Loved Sammy, that's all.
SynergyCeleste it's not even that. He was referring to him as a boy cause he always thought of him as a younger brother to keep overwatch over. In today's world he would've said kid.
The day of Sammy's. funeral, after leaving the service, Frank was obviously shaken and crying, being assisted into his car, I remember seeing the footage that day on tv 1990.
Mr Sinatra had such class and such humanity: I recall hearing a story about him in europe, in the 50's: A little poor kid was just staring in fascination while Frank and his buddies were just chatting during a movie break. Frank noticed the kid, and asked him if he had change for a $100, and of course the kid had no money. Frank very casually give the kid a $100. The story came from the little kid after he became a grown man. He said that $100 fed his entire family for a very long time. That is what I call classy humanity.
Black people can find racism in anything and white people can excuse all sorts of racism. None of that matters. His first statement was that Sammy was "one of the finest human beings" he'd ever known. Leave it at that.
I'm black. I believe the only blacks offended are younger than 30 or just misinformed. Just the very dynamic of the Rat Pack and how those guys (Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, and Davis Jr) interacted in the early 60s showed how forward thinking they were. They were all boys. Every one of them had charisma and talent. Nothing but respect. Sinatra was no racist.
Sinatra essentially legitimized Sammy Davis. Sammy encountered the usual racist crap, couldn't stay in the hotels where he performed, etc. Sinatra took him under his wing and Sammy became an institution. A rare talent, Sammy had his demons (drugs and booze), but no one can deny his place in the history of entertainment in America. To be in Sinatra's inner circle, you had to be willing to party and watch the sun rise. Skin color, religion, gender didn't matter as long as you could keep up w/ him and his famous lifestyle.
I have called Sinatra the entertainer of the century and I loved him the most, but Sammy Davis was really the most versatile, multi talented performer! Terrific voice, unbelievable dancer. Shameful the way he was treated...
+Martin Rios his life, sure. It's unfair to bring it up because they all boozed and many of them did drugs. That's part of that lifestyle and being an entertainer. So please stop putting it all on Sammy and bringing up the negative if you won't do the same for other entertainers. And don't tell me Frank didn't drink.
Sinatra kicked down doors for Sammy, and if the doors wouldn't open, if they didn't let Sammy through the front door because he was Black, Sinatra had a way of getting the word out. And when Sinatra talked in those days, people listened.
machia0705 Sinatra didn't have to kick down doors. If Sammy couldn't walk in the front door, Frankie didn't appear at that hotel. Having the biggest star in America headline across the street from you because of the policies at your hotel was more than enough influence.
When using the expression "boy" he is referring to his "young age" (he was 10 years younger than Dean & Frank)...........................the ones that want to be offended will be offended................
Everyone is offended nowadays__ many people WANT to be offended so that they can get us to feel bad for them__ pathetic!! PC word - related issues have become a total joke __ Everyone parses every phrase, trying to be the self-righteous savior who enlightens us as to our verbal shortcomings__ I recently attended a lecture by a pianist, who referred to the ‚black keys‘ and the ‚white keys‘… and in the Q&A afterwards, an audience member said she was ‚offended‘ by this terminology!!!!!??????!! Here’s a novel idea: If such things offend you, shut the hell up___________________|
It's the same with women. We always refer to ourselves and friends as"the girls" . Indeed in the same instance Frank would have said about a female friend. "She was a wonderful girl" Everybody knows Frank kicked down every racist door he came across. It's just getting worse and worse these days seeing racism where none exists.
i think this is not a racist tone. he is giving an endearing reference to him as friends... boys togehter.. the gang and such. His demeanor does not seem to show this in a bad way. He is talking about the spirit of Sammy... always playful. BUT only Frank knows his intention of his own words.
I don't understand why any of you would find this video the slightest bit racist. Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. were good friends, and obviously Frank wouldn't want to hurt a good friend... or vice versa. It seems like racism is so commonly accused that it's losing it's meaning, and also being taken less seriously. I think this video is just the portrait of a heart-broken ol' Blue Eyes.
***** Hey now, this isn't about being a "liberal". To slur a close friend of Sammy's like that isn't political, it's just plain asinine. Poor Frank. The last one of his group if I remember right. Nobody wants to outlive their best buddies. Younger Or older. I just... I don't understand why folks have to turn a bittersweet moment into some sort of half-assed agenda like they were on the campaign trail for some office. [sigh] You are missed guys. Nobody will Ever replace the Rat Pack as entertainers and individuals. R.I.P. guys.
I’m Black and I didn’t take this as racist. People are so shallow minded. He meant the term “ Boy “ just as someone would say she was a wonderful “ Girl “ , so calm down folks , it was a term of endearment.
@@danielwhittaker695 That is the most IGNORANT comment I have ever heard. If you need to educate yourself go look up Sinatra's 80th Birthday Celebration and the ending--- Sinatra sang the last bit of NEW YORK, NEW YORK to close out the night--- that was around the same time period that Dean Martin passed. If you can't say anything nice --- and certainly if you can't be historically accurate-- then don't open your trap
"Sammy should be remembered as a talented individual. He was a wonderful, wonderful boy." Yeah, Frankie. I'm sure that the late, great Sammy Davis, Jr. would like nothing better than having his "friend" memorialize him as: "....a wonderful, wonderful boy." (shaking my head)
Losing friends loved ones gets tougher the older you get. Saw Mr. Sinatra in concert (Niagara Falls) about 3 days before this. He knew it was coming (Sammy) but Frank still hit it out of the park that night.
Sinatra is one of those very few people that is truly worthy of the adulation he received over his lifetime. he wasn’t a fallen hero…that’s very rare when you’re in the public eye for as long as he was.
I'm a black man 74 Vietnam vet I refer to myself as boy often lighten up people!!I have a pt.job at the va hospital often say I'm a Philly boy,when talking to other vets,where you from??
Sammy Davis Jr. should be remembered as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. He could sing, he could dance and was genuinely a nice human being.
In my family hearing come here boy meant Dad wanted you to come and talk, sit with him and Mom. Come here girl meant the same. Common speak in my family. If you were in trouble it was all three of your names. Sammy Davis was a wonderful human and endearing man. A great loss to all. He will always be that sweet young man to me.
what people don't realize is Sammy never died. he is immortal because he has touched the hearts of millions and through his videos and music he will always be with us. i am 22 years old and Sammy is by far my all time Idol.just like many other entertainers before and after him. as long as his movies, shows and songs are out there in the world he will never die and i am truly grateful to have the honor of listening his music and watching his films. he will never be forgotten and will never die..
How about the part where he called him "one of the finest human beings I ever knew in my life," and "multi-talented"? Or the part where he's ten years older than Sammy Davis Jr.?
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Sammy came to my dad's Chateau deVille dinner theater in Framingham for a week long gig shortly before he died. I worked backstage for several A-list singers, actors, and comedians who played the theater, but the energy that came out of Sammy was unlike anyone else. He was the best, and I am so grateful I had that experience.
chateau deville, i know this place very well, c'est juste à côté du manoir du mangeoire et juste en dessus de la tour du pet fumant.
@@spoonful1018 it's not french, don't translate english to french. Does'nt work. nobody says quel petit enfant...such a small kid. wtf, kids are small.
If Sammy can't stay there I'm not performing quote frank
Chateau DeVille -Great venue. I saw Donna Summer there during college in the 70s.
@@DjibvonGenf-hv3bb why u gotta be a dik?
Frank just said of Sammy, "He was one of the finest human beings I ever met in my life." That's about as good a tribute as one can give.
red watch Sinatra called Sammy his Brother
How
Doesn't mean mutch when one of his closest friends was charles lucky Luciano
Coming from ol blue eyes, makes Sammy forever a Legend.
He called him a "boy".
This is a defining moment. Frank looks shattered, yet calm and measured as a mike is suddenly thrust at him.
He takes his time to answer and delivers the most glowing tribute possible to a friend. He was professional. We can learn from this.
Ummm, *mic.
I don't think that is a fair comment about the journalist. He has to get something, we needed something, he got that something and I thought he did an excellent job under pretty difficult circumstances getting it. Other than that you're spot on.
@@truthlifefishing1730 You could be right. I was trying to read this encounter through Frank's eyes after of lifetime of limelight and lack of privacy it's hard to judge at such a profound moment as the loss of a close friend's life. I would have thought that having a microphone pointed at you was the last thing he wanted given he appears in such deep shock.
My point was how well he addressed this situation.
@@maxwellfan55 He did address it brilliantly.
I think the journalist did an outstanding job of being respectful and offering Frank the opportunity to give an on-the-spot eulogy.
The look on Franks face as he knows it’s all over. “What a time we had”😭
That last sentence is very powerful. That EXACTLY it!
U saw it too huh, he looks terrified….
@@emare7851 terrified of what?he had more millions that he knew what to do with😂
@@francklamonica3458 Sammy was a proud satanist, aside from the money it doesn’t matter who u r; when u r the top dog at one point then u get old and can’t do ur thing anymore while u watch a newer generation take over…it would kill u inside. The worst feeling ever
@@emare7851 I've heard that Frank was terrified of dying. He was VERY upset that someday he was going to die.
Sammy would be disgusted if he heard anyone calling blue eyes a racist! Sinatra always stood up for civil rights, never kept his mouth shut.
That was different. They all knew each other and it was just done for fun. Nothing mean-spirited about those jokes.
@Isabel Beckerman libtard
Specially dealing with drugs and gangsters
I just have to state there is no doubt they were friends but I can't help but notice Sinatra doesn't seem to show any emotion knowing his friend is gone
@Isabel Beckerman you have a point
Dudes literally devastated here and people here calling him out on his word choice
Frank Sinatra was as far from a racist as you could find. He single-handedly integrated Las Vegas for black entertainers and supported African American causes his entire adult life.
The PC Police brook no challenge, real or imagined.
that's the press for you but good on Sinatra for saying that i think he was being 100% honest too
@@dropwizerorders501 His valet who was African American said that the only time he ever saw Sinatra cry was at he funeral of Marin Luther King. True story.
That's what the woke SJW morons do.
Context is non existent in there tiny tiny victim wanting minds.
We need to mock , laugh at and remember the stupidity of such people.
Im blacker than charcoal and I didnt find any racism in what Frank said. Frank and Sammy were boys, aces etc. No way would He ever disrespect sammy whom he considered a younger brother.
yes, I agree. I don't think FS could be considered at all racist. Sam in the 50s often couldn't eat a meal in the venue he performed at.
Oh, yes...the use of 'boy. I just realized. I think he meant it in respect to someone who was 10 years his junior.
Of course. The fact is in 1989 Sinatra was fairly washed up, while Sammy was performing as hot as hell. Sam had added things like the song from Phantom of the Opera and a spoof of Jacko's "Bad' to his repertoire. Sinatra was singin' that ol stuff like Soliloquy which was good time to take a toilet break.
+weskitten WHICH song from Phantom? "All I Ask Of You"? "Soliloquy" is ALWAYS timely.
***** Well, Frank used 'broad' a lot, didn't he?
Frank Sinatra was a champion of race and friendship. He would not play any venue where equality was not a guarantee. Look it up. FRANK was and shall always be the greatest talent ever and personally saw to it that everyone he worked with was uplifted and treated with respect as a person.
I must say Frank was a loyal good decent human being. I admire that about him.
Well said 👏🏻👏🏻
He was especially loyal to Mongo Mongananzo
Let me try and clear this up. Frank said the "boy" referring to Sammy. This is common among Italians, especially one's around Mob members which Frank had connections to. "He's one of the boys" use a thick accent on that one.
@@theodorebusche7325 Great Explanation 👊 Sammy Davis Jr was One Of The Boys, meaning their Compadre
You can see the loss in his eyes..RIP Sammy, Frank and Dean. What a team they were.
Frank Sinatra pulled into his hotel in NYC on a bus with his band. They de-boarded the bus, the Hotels concierge told Sinatra his Black band members could not stay here.
Sinatra said "back on the bus guys we are going to Harlem" no he was not a racist, far from it.
Frank contributed money to the Civil Rights movement. He was our friend from Day One.
This is a myth ...never has hapenned
@@nebod1556 It absolutely happened in Vegas too.
@@nebod1556 Got any empirical data backing up your claim?
@@LinkRocks He is a proven racist far right wing
Frank Sinatra sheltered, and protected Sammy, as well as Dean Martin. It was a beautiful relationship, and Frank, and Sammy were ambassodors of goodwill between blacks, and whites; especially Sammy. No racism here, just a Jersey boy speaking from his heart.
also Frank and Sammy were very honest with each other. In one video Sammy talks about how he felt like Frank's "mascot" for a while but that it was in part because he acted the role purposefully. They had a complex relationship but it seemed to be a fantastic brotherhood.
Are you George C. Scott's son?
I love how people complain about the racism jokes between the three acting but that’s how it was and it was OK if you were that close to somebody of color because they would except it and laugh too and they would also make fun of you as well themselves. That’s what friendship is and diversity.
Sinatra was a racists POS to Sammy. You even hear him say above “he was a wonderful BOY” smh not to mention he cleared the headliner of Sammy’s tour and put his name on it when the tour was supposed to be for Sammy to get out of IRS debt.
@@bossblck6399 Ever consider that he felt his name was a bigger draw and more money would be raised?
And yes, the word "boy" is racist.
I found him saying he “was a wonderful boy” very endearing. He said it with affection and love for the guy
@Richard Page Sammy was 10 years younger than Frank, that's why call Sammy "boy"! nowdays you SJW see racism in everythings!
@Richard Page the way you feel doesn't metter! If you feel offended doesn't mean you are right! You are totally wrong about Sinatra, call a friend 10 years younger "boy"is not racist.
Sinatra was 100% not racist, but he was a white straight male, for you SJW is the devil in person just for that.
@Richard Page my president who?
@Richard Page Frank knew sammy 40 years and were blood brothers. Watch Frank preform at sammy 60th bday
thats right!
Leave the man alone his best friend just died, damn
Fuck yes tell the truth thank you
At least you called Frank a man, He called him a boy...wtf
@@csgstudio10 I think it was meant to be endearing of his youthful good looks and energy. Not a disparaging down sizement of sammy
Right?!?!?!
@@csgstudio10 He didnt mean it like that. They are best friends...
Sinatra was NOT A RACIST. That freaking word is getting thrown around over every little incident these days. He fought long and hard for civil rights. When Sammy was in his car accident in the early 50s, which incidentally, cost him his eye, Sinatra was the first one there for him, having him moved to the best hospital and picking up all his bills. Sinatra was as color-blind as they come, and wouldn't tolerate anyone who gave black people a hard time, or any other skin color for that matter. Black entertainers weren't served in "white" hotels in those days, and when in Vegas, he made sure Sammy stayed in the same hotel as the rest of the Rat Pack. He broke the color barrier in Las Vegas. When Kennedy ran for President, Sinatra supported him by entertaining and getting out the vote, and he made sure Sammy was on the same bill, with equal billing, I might add. When white Southerners Sammy insulted Sammy, Sinatra had one of his famous temper blow-ups and defended Sammy loudly and publicly. When Sammy married Mai Britt, a Swedish girl, he was verbally attacked and his career would have been in jeopardy but for the intervention of Sinatra. As for calling him "boy," Sammy was 10 or more years younger than Sinatra and Sinatra looked upon him as his own son. There's so much more to say about how Sammy's death devastated Sinatra. Sorry for the long rant, but I'm sick and tired of people judging someone they never knew because of a harmless word.
Ok
Amen to that bro.
Thank you for your contribution. Reading this in 2020..important history
Took the words right out of my mouth.
Sinatra was an important champion of all black people in Hollywood. Everyone knows that.
Sammy was his little brother. He loved him more than life itself and his loss was tragic as hell. Listen to Frank here, he sounds shaken.
An amazing man, Mr Sinatra. He must have been heart broken when Sammy died. Same with when Dean Martin died a few years later. They were legends in their own time. Truly amazing men.
They were all good friends
Frank wasn’t the same when Sammy and Dean passed.
@@timmy841212 can you blame him? He'd lost two of his best friends
@@scotthamp384 Definitely can’t blame him.
@@scotthamp384 We need these guys now more than ever.
The chairman was not racist. Period. I'm 99 in June of 2020. I was there. Davis, was a great lost to many of friends, Family, and his fan base. In 1998, I was at the wake of Frank Sinatra. That was a lost even felt today. Believe or not, bigger than Bob Hope. Bob is MISSED. Thank you
From Los Angeles California.
Pep Ciccarelli wanna be tough guy? That’s just how he is. Haven’t you seen him perform? He’s up there laughing and having a good time with his fellow singers.
@Pep Ciccarelli Sinatra is easily one of the most recognizable names in American media history. He's easily top 3. please name five italian americans that are more recognizable than the Chairman
Hey brother are you still Ok?
Are you still alive 😢
Holy cow! You must have some pretty cool stories.😊😊😊
"He should be remembered as one of the finest human beings I ever met in my life. And, multi talented"
And a Wonderful, wonderful BOY!
AND A BOY.
And that was ALL that meant to be said and ALL he meant to say. Any additional comments "boy", whatever meant nothing here.
Give it a break people.
And a DRUG RUNNER.
He was not a racist, Sammy was like a little brother to him! For those of you who don't know, Frank Sinatra was extremely philanthropic.
A brother he referred to as "boy"?
@@totttrax relax chief, it’s only because Frank was older than Sammy, don’t think about it to hard, you’ll get offended for no reason
Just came across your comments, a very bad introduction. 👎
@@totttrax Stop being stupid
@@totttrax you’re a child
If you think Sinatra was racist you don't know his story.
That’s right! I’m a black woman I love Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. He said one occasion that Sammy Davis Jr. was like a brother to him.
Absolutely! The only one I've heard make that claim is Harry Bellefonte. He's just the type of Victicrat who gets up the morning and starts turning over rocks looking for racist's under each one. People like that do tons more harm than good to the communities they profess to be trying to help. Frankly, that's the only relevance he's had for years. Pretty Goddamned selfish if you ask me.
@Tuco The Rat You pretty much covered everything, there's nothing else to add. He's Sour Grapes because of his underachievement when he was pretty genetically gifted with looks , a voice, and relatively speaking didn't do a helluva lot.
He was not!!
@@MAYDAYES Sinatra had his flaws but he supported civil rights and integration. He fought white club owners who didn't want to book Ella Fitzgerald and told them he'd never play their clubs again if they didn't book her
Hearing Frank refer to Sammy as "a wonderful boy" sounded more like he was talking about his son than anything else.
Yep or his younger brother.
Fun fact, Frank Sinatra’s and Sammy Davis Jr.’s birthdays were only 4 days apart. Sinatra was 10 years older almost exactly then Davis Jr., so the little brother thing would make a lot of sense.
That's how Sinatra talked, people think that was weird? lol
@@esltogo6898 Yes I would
@@esltogo6898 Yes, why not? "He was a wonderful wonderful boy" doesn't sound like a negative thing to say about a friend who's younger and was part of "the gang" the boys.
They did that back then, dean would call Jerry Lewis " boy" and " a kid" even after they got old in their 60s not to disrespect him but because he was almost 10 years younger. It is not a race thing, they just call anyone younger whom they consider a younger brother a "boy" to show affection and love
Or as "boy" being part of the gang, the boys.
Yes, but we now must have glorious revolutionary Party approved correct thinking and speech. The Party knows what is best for us peasants.
That was those two and he was younger so it was ok but Frank knew how dismissive it was to say that to a black man. He knew. The one thing you cant do is speak for Frank on that topic and you sure cant say what is a race thing unless you ask Sammy himself how much that hurt him. I was present when Redd Foxx and Sammy were talking smack one night in Vegas, Redd knew because he was of that time just as Sammy knew but Redd respected their friendship even though he did not like how Frank was so bold and abrasive.
Rumor has it Frank called Nat King Cole boy when Frank gave him a recording contract. Nat Cole already was having issues with his neighbors in Hollywood and Frank out of guilt stepped in and had his Mob friends end that shit and had the neighbors change the way they treated him. Nat had a contract so it was in Franks best interest but that does not mean there was any mutual respect for each other. Frank was trying to make money thats all.
He didn't mean boy as racist. Frank stuck his neck out to help make Sammy a star when black people were not yet fully accepted in Hollywood.
I'm a person of color, if Sinatra said the word "boy" as a reference to Sammy...you must remember that Sammy and Frank go back to when Sammy was a child under Frank and Sammy really looked up to him and they were very tight. Sammy was the most talented of the Rat Pack.
It's a term of endearment.
I've heard that Sinatra once fired an employee on the spot for making a racist comment about people of color.
I cant believe this has to be addressed, people are crazy
I heard he used to get Redd Foxx out of trouble as well
That was a very sad response by a person who lost a dear friend. Very sincere and heartfelt.
I saw Frank Sinatra at the back entrance and was so taken that he just stood and look at every face in the crowd, he gleamed with thankfulness. It truly was a heart-felt moment in time that will stay with me forever. And those blue eyes really do shine. I love his voice.
Sammy was only 64 years old and Frank was 10 years older at the time. I don't believe its a coincidence that they both passed in the same month of May. Dean and Peter both passed in December on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There's a beauty in their relationships that transcended this life. Sleep well kings!
Sammy davis jr would of been 98 this year
@@Truckergunners 99 now
So if it’s not a coincidence then what is it? Magic?
Really sucks to lose a buddy. RIP Frank and Sammy 🙏🏼❤️🌻
You have to remember that they were closest friends for many decades. Their friendship was something really special
The idea of Frank calling Sammy boy -- is not racist. He mentored Sammy and saw Sammy as the younger talent.
Exactly......What next, shall we chastise our kids for having BOYfriends?.....Some folks aren't satisfied unless they're reading something into it all the while......Shit stirring.
He wasn’t a boy. He shouldn’t have been referred to as one! You are incorrect sir.
+JB Size Well back at the time, that's how older people refer to people younger than them. So Suck it up.
@@jbsize6699 shut the fuck up Jesus they were mates it's probably the nick name they had for him. Do you have any mates ?
@@jbsize6699 Frank Sinatra "discovered" SDJ talents, so, there is nothing wrong in calling him a boy..
Hey TMZ, that’s how you approach a celebrity, with courtesy and respect
@@esltogo6898 m 9
"From my stand point, he should be remembered as one of the finest human beings I ever knew in my life" People only seemed to have heard the word boy. Selective hearing? Get over yourselves kids.. He used the word boy... When I was in my 40's my father at times refered to me as a boy.. I don't see a racists or hear a racist comment. I see someone that has lost someone dear to them. AND that is all!
I was my mom youngest child she die at 91. To her dieing day I was her baby. My sister took offense to her calling me her baby. I didn't it was her way of telling me I had a special place in her heart to her dieing day. yes I was a 56 Years old baby. I treasure knowing I had that position in her life.
It wasn't meant as a racial slur at all. People are just stupid and overly sensitive nowadays. Sinatra mentored Sammy and they loved each other like brothers. You can see how grief stricken he was in his facial expression, his mannerisms, and the somber tone of his voice. Honestly, I don't understand where the insinuation that Sinatra was racist is even coming from, other than to say that the people saying that are clearly ignorant and have no idea how hard Sinatra fought in support of the civil rights movement and helped Sammy's career as well.
Probably means boy as in gone to soon or one of the boys.
Frank was 10 years older than Sammy and thought of him as a younger brother. That's all he meant. He understood the racism against Sammy and took him under his wing. Not a racist
Tina Giordanella it’s my teenie tiny Tina!!
Why bring race into this .... you can see Frank was hurting and also facing his own fear of aging ....
Stefan B did he fear aging?Any video or link ?
I am Hispanic I love Mexican jokes everyone has become too serious.
Seems the ones yelling "racism" the loudest are the most racist of all. Sad.
This is some bull s*** if they didn't want him in there they would have not let him be a part of them Rat Pack so give me a effing break
Gigi D , The young generation has doubled down and got hit with the stupid stick.
I met Sammy Davis twice. Once at a golf tournament at Hancock Park in 1973, when his golf ball sliced to the right and struck a spectator and he was so concerned about the woman injured. I was one of the EMTs on that call and then again in the late 70s at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel at an event celebrating his career. My then wife was a writer in the industry and knew Sammy Davis and surprisingly enough, he remembered me and that accident at Hancock Park. I believed he was a good hearted soul as he felt bad for the woman's injuries. We transported her to Brotman Memorial Hospital in Culver City where she was treated and released later on that evening.
Great story. Thanks
For everyone who thinks that Frank was an racist, here is the answer. He wasn't, he was against any form of racism. Frank was an very close friend of Sammy. So, I think they wouldn't be friends, if Frank was an racist. If the Rat Pack went to Vegas, Frank always made sure that Sammy was sleeping in the same hotel as Frank. When he heard that Sammy was sleeping in another hotel, he went to that hotel aswell. Even when you look on spotify, in an album called Vegas, you will find an part where Frank says that he is against any form of Racism.
Oh please. Men often refer totheir co-workers/friends as "the boys" as in "I'm getting together with the boys for a poker game." The use of the word is not always meant as demeaning or racist. It's often a term or friendship or endearment.
"What kind of loss is this to the industry?" Frank blew it off with a " I don't know" Good answer to a silly question.
We don't know yet. Legends have a way of endearing for years with some even growing in legend as time goes by.
Frank Sinatra befriended Sammy at a time when, in Sammy's words, "it wasn't the done thing for a white man to be friends with a black man".
Frank defended his friend Sammy from all the racists of the era.
So who is a boy?
@@johnwilson9670 you are
He loved Sammy... can't you see it in his face... he's devastated and remained so until he passed.
Was a monumental loss to say the least. God bless Sinatra for being the straight up guy he was when it involved race! Loved it when they entertained together! Who can ever replace these incredible talents?
A loss that still hurts us all.
Sammy Davis, Jr. was and always will be, an amazing talent.
there truly will never be another entertainer, musician, philanthropist, friend, father, or man quite like Blue Eyes. one of the last true class acts in show business.
*For what is a man, what has he got? If not himself, then he has naught.*
He talks with so much respect beautiful to hear ❤️
I am a big fan of Frank Sinatra & Sammy Davis. They were both so talented, and when they were together,the respect & love for each other showed. May they both rest in peace. Love you both, your loyal fan from Brooklyn. Take care guys, the Angel's are watching you.
They have been best friends for many, many years...
You can question the words Sinatra used, but look at the relationship. He loved Sammy...
jefft022 no you can’t question the words he used because their is nothing to question just heartbreak and truthfulness
We do now know. I'm 26 years old and will never get to see such a wonderful act. Not just Sammy but the entire pack.
So, I'm just going through these comments about whether Frank Sinatra was a racist or not depending on a word he said in this clip...
I think it's time y'all find a better hobby.
Yeah, I just saw this for the first time and glancing at the comments they all seem to be defending the memory of Frank from someone who commented saying he was racist, I just can't find that initial comment itself. Wherever the comment is and however it was stated, I agree with you, that was the furthest thing from what I picked up from his words. I believe you can read deeply into anything anyone says and find a bogus way to reason it into sounding evil in some way. Actually, instead of attacking Frank, I kinda felt like taking a shot at the interviewer for sticking a microphone in the face of a man who clearly appeared to be distraught and not really in the mood to talk on one of the saddest days of his life. My heart goes out to Frank on this one, and I applaud him for not verbally scolding the interviewer. I probably would have.
Facts
Unfortunately, these were terrible years for Frank. Not only Sammy passed but Ava, Dean and his right hand man Jilly Rizzo burned to death in a car crash. Then the man himself passed in 1998. What a terrible loss Sinatra is and we will never see his like again.
And Frank lost his mother in a tragic air crash in 1977 (the same year that Elvis Presley died).
@@123Rockchild
I'm told that the same night his mum died, he performed in Las Vegas, gave an amazing performance, then at the end, cried his eyes out in his dressing room. What a guy.
I adored Sammy and I cried when he died. A sad loss for me. I will always treasure his memory.
@barbararothstein400
Were you a close relative or personal friend of davis?
@@hyena131 my mother loved his singing and I grew up listening to Sammy with my mother. Not only did he have the greatest voice he was a wonderful human being
@@barbararothstein400
You never even met the guy and act like he was a very close friend or relative! Weird...
My father, god bless his soul, used to call his close friend "boy" while both were over 70.
They used to see themselves boys whatever their ages were.
Mr.Sinatra was no racist. Just traditional tough American man!Need more of that today!
A racist? No way, no how.
Mr. Sinatra was and always will be the greatest pop singer ever. Boy, could he phrase a song. Oops, man could he phrase a song..
The loss of Sammy so young was heartbreaking and completely devestating. He meant so much to so many people. ❤❤❤❤❤
Sinatra came from an era when grown men referred to each other as boy and kid. Just watch old movies and TV shows. The same applied to women. In I Love Lucy middle aged women are called girls.
I grew up loving this man because my parents loved him. I recently went to a Sinatra 100 year birthday celebration at the Symphony. It was a great show but none of the performers could touch the original.
or broads, dames or babes. It means nothing.
We were doing good, making great progress, then here comes Mr Hope and Change, our Infallible Imam Obama...
The use of the word boy was nothing but affection from FS..there are a lot of things I disliked about Sinatra but there is no doubt that he was a loyal, life-long friend of Davis and always supported him through good and bad times.
Brian Collins I think Frank even coughed up for Sam's funeral costs.
+weskitten Frank bought Sammy's house from the federal government and gave it back to Sammy's wife Altovise after the government had seized it for back taxes and was going to evict her, does that sound like a racists or a dedicated brother
rusell H Sam probably spent too much on jewellery, blow and booze.
+weskitten ... Or cancer treatments.
JudgeJulieLit Where did those dudes have their cancer? they had so much friggin' cancer. Too much smoking.
"He was a wonderful boy."
Frank Sinatra
Frank raciist?? Ha thats a good one.... he closed the gap!!!
the history of frank sinatra, you can call him in many ways ,, mafioso etc, but never racist, on the contrary when in the luxurious hotels they made sammy enter through the back door, or did not want to let work, he did not sing in that place, apart was the son of Italians and suffered discrimination and ridicule
The negative comments are ridiculous. It's a lack of understanding. People talked differently in the 1940's-1970's, all you have to do is watch old documentaries and television shows to know that this is true... People smoked and drank like there was no tomorrow...health wasn't a priority. Frank was known for his generosity as well as being a hot-head. He Loved Sammy, that's all.
SynergyCeleste it's not even that. He was referring to him as a boy cause he always thought of him as a younger brother to keep overwatch over. In today's world he would've said kid.
@@douglasc1388 Frank is 10 years older than Sammy! Sheesh man, why do a lot of people just can't seem to get that simple fact straight?
One of the funniest moments on television is when Sammy planted a kiss on Archie Bunker........RIP Candy Man.
Yep. Bar none.
There were 3 guys around Sinatra that closed the car door after he got in. Wow...that's some power.
Or fear
@@michaelsinclair3321 LOL....Sinatra was a BOSS.
@@123Rockchild True that
The day of Sammy's. funeral, after leaving the service, Frank was obviously shaken and crying, being assisted into his car, I remember seeing the footage that day on tv 1990.
Mr Sinatra had such class and such humanity: I recall hearing a story about him in europe, in the 50's: A little poor kid was just staring in fascination while Frank and his buddies were just chatting during a movie break. Frank noticed the kid, and asked him if he had change for a $100, and of course the kid had no money. Frank very casually give the kid a $100. The story came from the little kid after he became a grown man. He said that $100 fed his entire family for a very long time. That is what I call classy humanity.
Black people can find racism in anything and white people can excuse all sorts of racism. None of that matters. His first statement was that Sammy was "one of the finest human beings" he'd ever known. Leave it at that.
That is correct. Two human wrongs don't make a human right.
I'm black. I believe the only blacks offended are younger than 30 or just misinformed.
Just the very dynamic of the Rat Pack and how those guys (Sinatra, Dean Martin, Joey Bishop, Peter Lawford, and Davis Jr) interacted in the early 60s showed how forward thinking they were. They were all boys. Every one of them had charisma and talent. Nothing but respect.
Sinatra was no racist.
THANK WHITE BOY FOR THAT
Why don't you all effing shut up!
We can't "leave it at that" his very next statement he called the equivalent of the nigger word
Sinatra essentially legitimized Sammy Davis. Sammy encountered the usual racist crap, couldn't stay in the hotels where he performed, etc. Sinatra took him under his wing and Sammy became an institution. A rare talent, Sammy had his demons (drugs and booze), but no one can deny his place in the history of entertainment in America.
To be in Sinatra's inner circle, you had to be willing to party and watch the sun rise. Skin color, religion, gender didn't matter as long as you could keep up w/ him and his famous lifestyle.
I have called Sinatra the entertainer of the century and I loved him the most, but Sammy Davis was really the most versatile, multi talented performer! Terrific voice, unbelievable dancer. Shameful the way he was treated...
You didn't have to include the "demons" part. It's not relevant. Sammy is talented. That's all you need to say.
+jan wintz I would say that Bob Hope was the best entertainer of the last 100 years, but Sinatra and Sammy Davis are pretty close.
+Crystal Downer Exactly, it was HIS life after all.
+Martin Rios his life, sure. It's unfair to bring it up because they all boozed and many of them did drugs. That's part of that lifestyle and being an entertainer. So please stop putting it all on Sammy and bringing up the negative if you won't do the same for other entertainers. And don't tell me Frank didn't drink.
Even at this sad time Frank Sinatra had incredible presence.
Don't care what some of ya'll think. I love you Frank!
Sinatra kicked down doors for Sammy, and if the doors wouldn't open, if they didn't let Sammy through the front door because he was Black, Sinatra had a way of getting the word out. And when Sinatra talked in those days, people listened.
Yep-and if they did'nt he'd make a call to 'you know who' !
Mithrandir
Don't you mention no names. Don't say any names! **LOL** (i got that from "GOODFELLAS")
machia0705 Sinatra didn't have to kick down doors. If Sammy couldn't walk in the front door, Frankie didn't appear at that hotel.
Having the biggest star in America headline across the street from you because of the policies at your hotel was more than enough influence.
I LOVE HOW HE SAID FINEST HUMANS AND NOT MUSICIAN 💯 HUMANITY ALWAYS COMES FIRST …..
This is sick! Now a days everything is racial
We are just full of "Hope and Change"
I’m SHOCKED he even stopped to give this statement to the local press! He never did that...
Frank and Sammy were brothers. Love, loyalty, and friendship spanning decades.
A street is named after Sammy Davis JR where I live,what an entertainer,full of life,great human being!!!!
When using the expression "boy" he is referring to his "young age" (he was 10 years younger than Dean & Frank)...........................the ones that want to be offended will be offended................
Peter Wibe Larsen Exactly! Well said. I am black and did not find this offensive. Sammy and Frank were not around the same age.
Yes, and they often referred to others as "kid" or "young man."
Yes! Finally someone who gets it
Everyone is offended nowadays__ many people WANT to be offended so that they can get us to feel bad for them__ pathetic!! PC word - related issues have become a total joke __ Everyone parses every phrase, trying to be the self-righteous savior who enlightens us as to our verbal shortcomings__ I recently attended a lecture by a pianist, who referred to the ‚black keys‘ and the ‚white keys‘… and in the Q&A afterwards, an audience member said she was ‚offended‘ by this terminology!!!!!??????!!
Here’s a novel idea: If such things offend you, shut the hell up___________________|
It's the same with women. We always refer to ourselves and friends as"the girls" . Indeed in the same instance Frank would have said about a female friend. "She was a wonderful girl" Everybody knows Frank kicked down every racist door he came across. It's just getting worse and worse these days seeing racism where none exists.
That's gotta be rough as hell as a mentor to outlive your protege. That entire era was full of excellent people.
Sammy was a famous singer , dancer and actor since he was 7. He was one of the first child stars
i think this is not a racist tone. he is giving an endearing reference to him as friends... boys togehter.. the gang and such. His demeanor does not seem to show this in a bad way. He is talking about the spirit of Sammy... always playful. BUT only Frank knows his intention of his own words.
I don't understand why any of you would find this video the slightest bit racist. Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. were good friends, and obviously Frank wouldn't want to hurt a good friend... or vice versa. It seems like racism is so commonly accused that it's losing it's meaning, and also being taken less seriously. I think this video is just the portrait of a heart-broken ol' Blue Eyes.
***** Hey now, this isn't about being a "liberal". To slur a close friend of Sammy's like that isn't political, it's just plain asinine. Poor Frank. The last one of his group if I remember right. Nobody wants to outlive their best buddies. Younger Or older.
I just... I don't understand why folks have to turn a bittersweet moment into some sort of half-assed agenda like they were on the campaign trail for some office. [sigh]
You are missed guys. Nobody will Ever replace the Rat Pack as entertainers and individuals. R.I.P. guys.
Thanks Captain.
Not yet we don't know!
Wow, what a line full of honesty and respect!
Very heartfelt statement by Mr. Sinatra.
I’m Black and I didn’t take this as racist.
People are so shallow minded.
He meant the term “ Boy “ just as someone would say she was a wonderful “ Girl “ , so calm down folks , it was a term of endearment.
took me YEARS to realize how multi talented Sammy Davis Jr was ..a triple threat for sure ...RIP Sammy
To be able to survive in a time 50's & 60's & in a PLACE like Los Vegas, trust me Sammy handled his BIZ!
People arguing about Frank telling him boy is like arguing about a dude calling nigga to his friend
I saw Sammy Davis in concert and he was without a doubt the most talented guy I have ever seen perform.
@danieldravot341
Then you clearly haven't seen Ken Dodd and Terry Fator in concert. Peachy Carnehan was a huge fan!
When Dean Martin died Sinatra said “he was a wonderful wonderful boy”.
no offence but i think by then frank was saying "who? dean was he my daddy goo goo gaa gaa" he only died 2 years later from dementure himself.......
Don't lie, Jean.
@@danielwhittaker695 That is the most IGNORANT comment I have ever heard. If you need to educate yourself go look up Sinatra's 80th Birthday Celebration and the ending--- Sinatra sang the last bit of NEW YORK, NEW YORK to close out the night--- that was around the same time period that Dean Martin passed. If you can't say anything nice --- and certainly if you can't be historically accurate-- then don't open your trap
Am I the only one that was waiting for Frank Sinatra to attack the reporter?
I’m sorry nobody’s replied to this funny comment but they’re too busy arguing about racism ahah
A younger Frank would have done that!
Historical , to have captured this snippet
"Sammy should be remembered as a talented individual.
He was a wonderful,
wonderful boy."
Yeah, Frankie.
I'm sure that the late, great
Sammy Davis, Jr. would like nothing better than having his "friend" memorialize him as:
"....a wonderful, wonderful boy."
(shaking my head)
When you suffer from 21century blak fragility, then you're not able to comprehend the context, so you shake uncontrollably.
Losing friends loved ones gets tougher the older you get. Saw Mr. Sinatra in concert (Niagara Falls) about 3 days before this. He knew it was coming (Sammy) but Frank still hit it out of the park that night.
"He was a wonderful, wonderful boy..." - Sinatra
I like that Frank looked the chauffeur in the eye and said thanks.
Literally the only interesting comment here
Among many of the interesting things missed
Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin both Loved Sammy Davis Jr. Period.
Makes perfect sense, Sammy was like a son to him. Father losing his son, would be heartbroken
Sinatra is one of those very few people that is truly worthy of the adulation he received over his lifetime. he wasn’t a fallen hero…that’s very rare when you’re in the public eye for as long as he was.
I'm a black man 74 Vietnam vet I refer to myself as boy often lighten up people!!I have a pt.job at the va hospital often say I'm a Philly boy,when talking to other vets,where you from??
Mr Sinatra was clearly moved by the loss of his longtime friend. 🌹
Not yet we don't know. 2019.i think we know. Sammy Davis was a talent never to be matched. Had everything
According to the ladies, he weighed 120 lbs....most of it was.........!
frank always called him the kid
Sammy Davis Jr. should be remembered as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. He could sing, he could dance and was genuinely a nice human being.
In my family hearing come here boy meant Dad wanted you to come and talk, sit with him and Mom. Come here girl meant the same. Common speak in my family. If you were in trouble it was all three of your names.
Sammy Davis was a wonderful human and endearing man. A great loss to all. He will always be that sweet young man to me.
what people don't realize is Sammy never died. he is immortal because he has touched the hearts of millions and through his videos and music he will always be with us. i am 22 years old and Sammy is by far my all time Idol.just like many other entertainers before and after him. as long as his movies, shows and songs are out there in the world he will never die and i am truly grateful to have the honor of listening his music and watching his films. he will never be forgotten and will never die..
Man, that's rough to see. You can tell his heart was torn in half over Sammy's passing.
How about the part where he called him "one of the finest human beings I ever knew in my life," and "multi-talented"? Or the part where he's ten years older than Sammy Davis Jr.?
Take a look at my comment from about two months ago