The versatile Sammy Davis Jr. lights up this ninth-season show, drawing on his considerable gifts as an actor, comedian, singer and dancer. In the poignant and incisive "Backstage" sketch, he plays a star returning to his Southern hometown and encountering a childhood friend (Carol) who's prejudices remain very much alive. After performing a medley of his hits (including "Yes I Can," "What Kind of Fool Am I," "I Gotta Be Me," "Hey There" and "Candy Man"), Sammy appears in a Western skit as a jilted deputy packing a six-gun and hurt feelings after getting dumped by the Marshall (Harvey Korman). The Caribbean finale is a salute to composer Harold Arlen, featuring such tunes as "Stormy Weather," "Follow the Yellow Brick Road" and "Get Happy."
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