The telethon is a tradition. I was up all night as a kid all through the 70's. I've seen the telethon live about 20 times since 1984. I even got to see Sammy. I;m afraid they will get less money, and that is very sad. I'll be in line again this year (early) and hope all goes well.
I was very disheartened to learn that the telethon will be cut to only 6 hours. Even more disturbing was the fact that the press release on the MDA website had no comment from Jerry Lewis. In fact the press release didn't even mention him at all!
@voiceofelijah2012 The telethon has been shortened to 6 hours and will be broadcast on the day before Labor Day. MDA has hinted Jerry Lewis' participation isn't neccessary. Sad.
@JoeWellington If Lewis is not apart of this telethon, they just killed it and honestly, Jerry should publicly announce his ending and go out in style. This is bad business.
Thank you for posting...This is my all time favorite video ever of any...so beautiful and sad...and wise... dedicate this to my Babygogira...carry on...
Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. Sometime in the late 50's Sammy was scheduled into Cleveland for a 1 night performance. A snowstorm kept planes from landing so he hired a train to bring him in. We sat patiently waiting for 2 hours till he got in and then in a heart stopping performance he sang, danced, played about 6 or seven instruments, and talked to us for hours. What a showman.!
Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. Sometime in the late 50's Sammy was scheduled into Cleveland for a 1 night performance. A snowstorm kept planes from landing so he hired a train to bring him in. We sat patiently waiting for 2 hours till he got in and then in a heart stopping performance he sang, danced, played about 6 or seven instruments, and talked to us for hours. What a showman.!
iIve watched this so many times. I'm so fortunate it's still here. A long time ago we were sent a gift, and we could only enjoy it for a short time 1925-1990. But what a gift!!!!
Great rendition of the Charlie Chaplin classic. So true it is!!!
innervisions69 1 month ago
The telethon is a tradition. I was up all night as a kid all through the 70's. I've seen the telethon live about 20 times since 1984. I even got to see Sammy. I;m afraid they will get less money, and that is very sad. I'll be in line again this year (early) and hope all goes well.
amazmace 10 months ago
like how Sammy did that dance and then the verses comes back in! pretty good
RaceIsOpen 1 year ago
I was very disheartened to learn that the telethon will be cut to only 6 hours. Even more disturbing was the fact that the press release on the MDA website had no comment from Jerry Lewis. In fact the press release didn't even mention him at all!
JoeWellington 1 year ago
@JoeWellington what do you mean? Has something changed?
voiceofelijah2012 1 year ago
@voiceofelijah2012 The telethon has been shortened to 6 hours and will be broadcast on the day before Labor Day. MDA has hinted Jerry Lewis' participation isn't neccessary. Sad.
JoeWellington 1 year ago
@JoeWellington If Lewis is not apart of this telethon, they just killed it and honestly, Jerry should publicly announce his ending and go out in style. This is bad business.
voiceofelijah2012 1 year ago
does anyone know what song he had sung just before this clip starts?
ludlowbay 5 months ago
Thank you for posting...This is my all time favorite video ever of any...so beautiful and sad...and wise... dedicate this to my Babygogira...carry on...
YardleySlicker 1 year ago
The best performer of all time! Singing a most beautiful song written by Charlie Chaplin...No-one will ever better Sammy!! R.I.P. Mr. Davis. xo.
bonnie2me 1 year ago 2
Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. Sometime in the late 50's Sammy was scheduled into Cleveland for a 1 night performance. A snowstorm kept planes from landing so he hired a train to bring him in. We sat patiently waiting for 2 hours till he got in and then in a heart stopping performance he sang, danced, played about 6 or seven instruments, and talked to us for hours. What a showman.!
ar65tist 1 year ago
Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us. Sometime in the late 50's Sammy was scheduled into Cleveland for a 1 night performance. A snowstorm kept planes from landing so he hired a train to bring him in. We sat patiently waiting for 2 hours till he got in and then in a heart stopping performance he sang, danced, played about 6 or seven instruments, and talked to us for hours. What a showman.!
ar65tist 1 year ago
it's on cd, Sammy's nat king cole songbook lp, or salutes the stars of the london palladium
millsbrothers 2 years ago
Sammy was great, no doubt. However give Nat Cole's version a listen, its very, very good.
famapublica 2 years ago
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famapublica 2 years ago
mj's song
No1pearljamfan 2 years ago
mmmh... chaplin's song, that mj happens to like
marianamc1 2 years ago 2
Nice
Michaelbos 2 years ago
I love sammy and I miss every year on the telathon. They had great fun and really cared for each other. I wish we still had talant like that today.
faithlaurie 2 years ago
iIve watched this so many times. I'm so fortunate it's still here. A long time ago we were sent a gift, and we could only enjoy it for a short time 1925-1990. But what a gift!!!!
amazmace 2 years ago 5
Sammy was the Greatest singer, and the greatest dancer, he ran rings around Fred and Gene. Simply wonderful thankyou for posting.:)
DollyAU 3 years ago 9
Oh, this is wonderful. I hadn't seen this ever before. Thanks Joe! What a treat!
amazmace 3 years ago
Thank you so much for posting. This reminds me of his vigorous days in 60's. I really love this one.
citydoglife 3 years ago 3