Sammy Davis Jr. and the other side of Vegas: Part 1
From Nevada Yesterdays by Michael Green
February 9, 2026 · 5 min
About this episode
This episode explores Sammy Davis Jr.'s experiences in Las Vegas, highlighting the challenges he faced offstage.
Sammy Davis Jr. headlined the Las Vegas Strip but faced segregation, mob threats, and violence offstage. Part 1 of his Las Vegas story.
Topics covered
- Sammy Davis Jr.
- Las Vegas
- segregation
- mob threats
- violence
Keywords
- Las Vegas Strip
- Part 1
- history
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Vegas, the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas
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