Sammy Davis Jr. and Steve Allen. Both were multi-talented and wonderful to meet.
People were constantly using Steve's photo to sell their items. I told warned Steve Allen twice and twice he put a stop to it because of my help. So he always greeted me warmly!
Steve Allen - American television personality
Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen was an American television personality, radio personality, musician, composer, actor, comedian, and writer.
In 1954, he achieved national fame as the co-creator and first host of The Tonight Show, which was the first late-night television talk show.
Born: December 26, 1921, New York, NY
Died: October 30, 2000, Encino, Los Angeles, CA
Spouse: Jayne Meadows (m. 1954–2000), Dorothy Goodman (m. 1943–1952)
Children: Steve Allen Jr., Bill Allen, Brian Allen, David Allen
Sammy Davis Jr. (1925-1990) was an American entertainer, widely regarded as one of the most talented performers of his time.
Born into a family of vaudevillians, Davis began his career in show business as a child, performing alongside his father and uncle in the Will Mastin Trio. By the age of 20, he had already become a seasoned performer, with a repertoire that included singing, dancing, and comedy. Over the course of his career, Davis achieved great success as a singer, dancer, actor, and comedian, appearing on stage, screen, and television.
Despite facing racial discrimination and other obstacles, Davis remained a trailblazer, breaking down barriers and paving the way for generations of performers to come. With his boundless energy, charisma, and talent, Davis became a beloved figure in the entertainment industry and an icon of American popular culture.
For fifty years I have been a Document Examiner and that is how I earn my living.
For over 50 years I have also been a publicist for actors, singers, writers, composers, artists, comedians, and many progressive non-profit organizations.
I am a Librettist-Composer of a Broadway musical called, "Nellie Bly" and I am in the process of making small changes to it.
In addition, I have written over 100 songs that would be considered "popular music" in the genre of THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK. My family consists of four branches. The Norwegians and The Italians and the Norwegian-Americans and the Italian Americans.