How Billy Crystal learned to imitate Sammy Davis, Jr.
About the Episode
On May 10, 2016, director Sam Pollard interviewed Billy Crystal about his admiration for and working relationship with Sammy Davis, Jr., who he would later impersonate on "Saturday Night Live." Interview conducted for "Sammy Davis Jr.: I've Gotta Be Me" (2019).
Aired:
10/31/23
| Expires: | Runtime: 19m 23s
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