Sammy Davis Jr.
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Sammy Davis Jr. has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Oct 2024 on The Adam Carolla Show. Mentioned in a darkly comedic aside as a comparison for avoiding an unpleasant situation (moving in with in-laws).
Samuel George Davis Jr. was an American singer, actor, comedian and dancer. Known as "Mr. Entertainment" and "Mister Show Business", Davis was regarded as one of the most popular entertainers of the 20th century and as a black entertainer, he helped to break racial barriers in several venues, including nightclubs, music, film and television.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Oct 2024 on The Adam Carolla Show |
| Role | Entertainer (singer, dancer, actor) |
| Affiliation | Rat Pack (not mentioned in transcript, but primary public affiliation) |
| Field | Entertainment / Music |
| Active | 20th century |
How do different shows talk about Sammy Davis Jr.?
2 shows discussed Sammy Davis Jr. in these episodes.
- The Adam Carolla Show — 1 episode
Just like the great Sammy Davis Jr did.
Cornucopia of Jim Carolla - Stuff You Should Know — 1 episode
Who talks about Sammy Davis Jr. on podcasts?
Sammy Davis Jr. came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is Sammy Davis Jr. mentioned alongside?
Sammy Davis Jr. is most often mentioned alongside Jim Belushi, iHeart Radio and Vegas.
Mentioned together: Jim Belushi, iHeart Radio, Vegas, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, SF Sketchfest, precision dance, Japanese, search and rescue dog, camel, SAR team