Sammy Davis Jr.

A raftload of legislators and VIPs on an inspection tour of a proposed damsite along the Snake River between Idaho and Oregon spilled into the drink last week, dunking—among others—Congressmen Patrick Caffery of...

"Hey," said the publicity man, "I hear you got a farm." It was news to Sammy Davis Jr., but confirmation came a few days later when bills began to arrive—$6,000 for lumber, 58,800 for yearlings. That, Davis told the...

Ten years ago, when Penn State put on a performance of Guys and Dolls, All-America Linebacker Sam Valentine was chosen to play the role of Big Julie. But this year the Thespians have had to settle for a mere...