RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his)
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Y'all, I just found this on YouTube. The Nicholas Brothers were tops, and even Gregory Hines and Gene Kelly flat out said these two were a one of a kind act.
The Nicholas Brothers: We Sing and We Dance (1992) - YouTube

A wonderful documentary on the life of the world's greatest tap dance team. Featuring rare film clips, interviews with other great stars and of course the Ni...

02:29 PM - Sep 20, 2023
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DrMHasOpinions
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This was great. Thanks for sharing. I'm home sick today so I enjoyed watching the whole thing. I've admired them ever since I saw Stormy Weather 4- 5 years ago. Just so sad that there "could only be one black"--Sammy Davis Jr, because they were direct competitors (and better!)than GK & FA
03:06 PM - Sep 20, 2023
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CPfromCA
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There doesn't need to be a competition.

Sammy was a great dancer.
He could also sing.
He could also act.
He had great comic timing.
And he did impressions, too.

The sad part is that so many performers of color weren't at all or barely allowed into mainstream media.
03:12 PM - Sep 20, 2023
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Bruno+Auggie’s Dad
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Sammy was basically crippled at this point, could barely walk, but could dance like there was no tomorrow.

https://youtu.be/HemnMYw57GQ?si=SyI975t9l4RDb7Az
Tappers....Gregory Hines & Sammy Davis Jr. - YouTube

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12:37 AM - Sep 21, 2023
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CPfromCA
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And have you read Chita Rivera's book?

She talks about Sammy as well.
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12:38 AM - Sep 21, 2023
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