Sammy Davis Jr. and the other side of Vegas: Part 2

About this episode

This episode discusses Sammy Davis Jr.'s experiences with segregation and violence while headlining in Las Vegas.

Sammy Davis Jr. headlined the Las Vegas Strip but faced segregation, mob threats, and violence offstage. Part 2 of his Las Vegas story.

Topics covered

• Sammy Davis Jr.
• Las Vegas
• segregation
• mob threats
• violence

Keywords

• Las Vegas Strip
• Part 2
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Vegas, the Las Vegas Strip, Las Vegas

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