Ella Fitzgerald - Sammy Davis Jr. 60th Anniversary Celebration (1990)

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In 1990 Debbie Allen, Anita Baker, Diahann Carrol, Neil Carter, Bill Cosby, Tony Danza, Lola Falana, Ella Fitzgerald, Goldie Hawn, Gregory Hines, Bob Hope, Whitney Houston, Jesse Jackson, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones, Shirley MacLaine, Dean Martin, Eddie Murphy, Gregory Peck, Richard Pryor, Frank Sinatra, Mike Tyson, Dionne Warwick, Steve Wonder and Eddie Murphy as host all appeared on stage in celebration of Sammy's 60 years in show business.

This show won the Emmy award and was the last appearance of Sammy who sadly passed away from throat cancer on May 16th - just weeks after this program was broadcast.

This was the very first time I encountered how Ella Fitzgerald could captivate an audience when she performed. It is one of the few regrets in my life that I never got to experience her magic in person.

This appearance turned me in to a lifelong fan of "The First Lady of Song" and i've had fond memories of this performance ever since.

We miss you Ella.

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