Frank just said of Sammy, "He was one of the finest human beings I ever met in my life." That's about as good a tribute as one can give.

The look on Franks face as he knows it’s all over. “What a time we had”😭

This is a defining moment. Frank looks shattered, yet calm and measured as a mike is suddenly thrust at him. He takes his time to answer and delivers the most glowing tribute possible to a friend. He was professional. We can learn from this.

Sammy came to my dad's Chateau deVille dinner theater in Framingham for a week long gig shortly before he died. I worked backstage for several A-list singers, actors, and comedians who played the theater, but the energy that came out of Sammy was unlike anyone else. He was the best, and I am so grateful I had that experience.

Sammy would be disgusted if he heard anyone calling blue eyes a racist! Sinatra always stood up for civil rights, never kept his mouth shut.

Dudes literally devastated here and people here calling him out on his word choice

You can see the loss in his eyes..RIP Sammy, Frank and Dean. What a team they were.

If you think Sinatra was racist you don't know his story.

Im blacker than charcoal and I didnt find any racism in what Frank said. Frank and Sammy were boys, aces etc. No way would He ever disrespect sammy whom he considered a younger brother.

Leave the man alone his best friend just died, damn

"He should be remembered as one of the finest human beings I ever met in my life. And, multi talented"

I found him saying he “was a wonderful boy” very endearing. He said it with affection and love for the guy

Frank Sinatra was a champion of race and friendship. He would not play any venue where equality was not a guarantee. Look it up. FRANK was and shall always be the greatest talent ever and personally saw to it that everyone he worked with was uplifted and treated with respect as a person.

Frank Sinatra pulled into his hotel in NYC on a bus with his band. They de-boarded the bus, the Hotels concierge told Sinatra his Black band members could not stay here. Sinatra said "back on the bus guys we are going to Harlem" no he was not a racist, far from it.

Sammy was his little brother. He loved him more than life itself and his loss was tragic as hell. Listen to Frank here, he sounds shaken.

Sammy was only 64 years old and Frank was 10 years older at the time. I don't believe its a coincidence that they both passed in the same month of May. Dean and Peter both passed in December on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There's a beauty in their relationships that transcended this life. Sleep well kings!

Frank Sinatra sheltered, and protected Sammy, as well as Dean Martin. It was a beautiful relationship, and Frank, and Sammy were ambassodors of goodwill between blacks, and whites; especially Sammy. No racism here, just a Jersey boy speaking from his heart.

Sinatra was NOT A RACIST. That freaking word is getting thrown around over every little incident these days. He fought long and hard for civil rights. When Sammy was in his car accident in the early 50s, which incidentally, cost him his eye, Sinatra was the first one there for him, having him moved to the best hospital and picking up all his bills. Sinatra was as color-blind as they come, and wouldn't tolerate anyone who gave black people a hard time, or any other skin color for that matter. Black entertainers weren't served in "white" hotels in those days, and when in Vegas, he made sure Sammy stayed in the same hotel as the rest of the Rat Pack. He broke the color barrier in Las Vegas. When Kennedy ran for President, Sinatra supported him by entertaining and getting out the vote, and he made sure Sammy was on the same bill, with equal billing, I might add. When white Southerners Sammy insulted Sammy, Sinatra had one of his famous temper blow-ups and defended Sammy loudly and publicly. When Sammy married Mai Britt, a Swedish girl, he was verbally attacked and his career would have been in jeopardy but for the intervention of Sinatra. As for calling him "boy," Sammy was 10 or more years younger than Sinatra and Sinatra looked upon him as his own son. There's so much more to say about how Sammy's death devastated Sinatra. Sorry for the long rant, but I'm sick and tired of people judging someone they never knew because of a harmless word.

You have to remember that they were closest friends for many decades. Their friendship was something really special

He didn't mean boy as racist. Frank stuck his neck out to help make Sammy a star when black people were not yet fully accepted in Hollywood.

An amazing man, Mr Sinatra. He must have been heart broken when Sammy died. Same with when Dean Martin died a few years later. They were legends in their own time. Truly amazing men.

They did that back then, dean would call Jerry Lewis " boy" and " a kid" even after they got old in their 60s not to disrespect him but because he was almost 10 years younger. It is not a race thing, they just call anyone younger whom they consider a younger brother a "boy" to show affection and love

Hearing Frank refer to Sammy as "a wonderful boy" sounded more like he was talking about his son than anything else.

That was a very sad response by a person who lost a dear friend. Very sincere and heartfelt.

He was not a racist, Sammy was like a little brother to him! For those of you who don't know, Frank Sinatra was extremely philanthropic.

I saw Frank Sinatra at the back entrance and was so taken that he just stood and look at every face in the crowd, he gleamed with thankfulness. It truly was a heart-felt moment in time that will stay with me forever. And those blue eyes really do shine. I love his voice.

The chairman was not racist. Period. I'm 99 in June of 2020. I was there. Davis, was a great lost to many of friends, Family, and his fan base. In 1998, I was at the wake of Frank Sinatra. That was a lost even felt today. Believe or not, bigger than Bob Hope. Bob is MISSED. Thank you From Los Angeles California.

"What kind of loss is this to the industry?" Frank blew it off with a " I don't know" Good answer to a silly question.

The idea of Frank calling Sammy boy -- is not racist. He mentored Sammy and saw Sammy as the younger talent.

Frank Sinatra befriended Sammy at a time when, in Sammy's words, "it wasn't the done thing for a white man to be friends with a black man".

I met Sammy Davis twice. Once at a golf tournament at Hancock Park in 1973, when his golf ball sliced to the right and struck a spectator and he was so concerned about the woman injured. I was one of the EMTs on that call and then again in the late 70s at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel at an event celebrating his career. My then wife was a writer in the industry and knew Sammy Davis and surprisingly enough, he remembered me and that accident at Hancock Park. I believed he was a good hearted soul as he felt bad for the woman's injuries. We transported her to Brotman Memorial Hospital in Culver City where she was treated and released later on that evening.

Was a monumental loss to say the least. God bless Sinatra for being the straight up guy he was when it involved race! Loved it when they entertained together! Who can ever replace these incredible talents?

Oh please. Men often refer totheir co-workers/friends as "the boys" as in "I'm getting together with the boys for a poker game." The use of the word is not always meant as demeaning or racist. It's often a term or friendship or endearment.

A loss that still hurts us all. Sammy Davis, Jr. was and always will be, an amazing talent.

Hey TMZ, that’s how you approach a celebrity, with courtesy and respect

I adored Sammy and I cried when he died. A sad loss for me. I will always treasure his memory.

He loved Sammy... can't you see it in his face... he's devastated and remained so until he passed.

You can question the words Sinatra used, but look at the relationship. He loved Sammy...

Even at this sad time Frank Sinatra had incredible presence.

I am a big fan of Frank Sinatra & Sammy Davis. They were both so talented, and when they were together,the respect & love for each other showed. May they both rest in peace. Love you both, your loyal fan from Brooklyn. Take care guys, the Angel's are watching you.

For everyone who thinks that Frank was an racist, here is the answer. He wasn't, he was against any form of racism. Frank was an very close friend of Sammy. So, I think they wouldn't be friends, if Frank was an racist. If the Rat Pack went to Vegas, Frank always made sure that Sammy was sleeping in the same hotel as Frank. When he heard that Sammy was sleeping in another hotel, he went to that hotel aswell. Even when you look on spotify, in an album called Vegas, you will find an part where Frank says that he is against any form of Racism.

They have been best friends for many, many years...

Really sucks to lose a buddy. RIP Frank and Sammy 🙏🏼❤️🌻

I like that Frank looked the chauffeur in the eye and said thanks.

Why bring race into this .... you can see Frank was hurting and also facing his own fear of aging ....

My father, god bless his soul, used to call his close friend "boy" while both were over 70. They used to see themselves boys whatever their ages were.

Mr Sinatra had such class and such humanity: I recall hearing a story about him in europe, in the 50's: A little poor kid was just staring in fascination while Frank and his buddies were just chatting during a movie break. Frank noticed the kid, and asked him if he had change for a $100, and of course the kid had no money. Frank very casually give the kid a $100. The story came from the little kid after he became a grown man. He said that $100 fed his entire family for a very long time. That is what I call classy humanity.

One of the funniest moments on television is when Sammy planted a kiss on Archie Bunker........RIP Candy Man.

There were 3 guys around Sinatra that closed the car door after he got in. Wow...that's some power.

Sinatra kicked down doors for Sammy, and if the doors wouldn't open, if they didn't let Sammy through the front door because he was Black, Sinatra had a way of getting the word out. And when Sinatra talked in those days, people listened.

That's gotta be rough as hell as a mentor to outlive your protege. That entire era was full of excellent people.

A street is named after Sammy Davis JR where I live,what an entertainer,full of life,great human being!!!!

Mr.Sinatra was no racist. Just traditional tough American man!Need more of that today!

He talks with so much respect beautiful to hear ❤️

I’m SHOCKED he even stopped to give this statement to the local press! He never did that...

I’m Black and I didn’t take this as racist. People are so shallow minded. He meant the term “ Boy “ just as someone would say she was a wonderful “ Girl “ , so calm down folks , it was a term of endearment.

The day of Sammy's. funeral, after leaving the service, Frank was obviously shaken and crying, being assisted into his car, I remember seeing the footage that day on tv 1990.

"From my stand point, he should be remembered as one of the finest human beings I ever knew in my life" People only seemed to have heard the word boy. Selective hearing? Get over yourselves kids.. He used the word boy... When I was in my 40's my father at times refered to me as a boy.. I don't see a racists or hear a racist comment. I see someone that has lost someone dear to them. AND that is all!

The loss of Sammy so young was heartbreaking and completely devestating. He meant so much to so many people. ❤❤❤❤❤

I'm a black man 74 Vietnam vet I refer to myself as boy often lighten up people!!I have a pt.job at the va hospital often say I'm a Philly boy,when talking to other vets,where you from??

Unfortunately, these were terrible years for Frank. Not only Sammy passed but Ava, Dean and his right hand man Jilly Rizzo burned to death in a car crash. Then the man himself passed in 1998. What a terrible loss Sinatra is and we will never see his like again.

Sinatra essentially legitimized Sammy Davis. Sammy encountered the usual racist crap, couldn't stay in the hotels where he performed, etc. Sinatra took him under his wing and Sammy became an institution. A rare talent, Sammy had his demons (drugs and booze), but no one can deny his place in the history of entertainment in America. To be in Sinatra's inner circle, you had to be willing to party and watch the sun rise. Skin color, religion, gender didn't matter as long as you could keep up w/ him and his famous lifestyle.

Not yet we don't know! Wow, what a line full of honesty and respect!

I LOVE HOW HE SAID FINEST HUMANS AND NOT MUSICIAN 💯 HUMANITY ALWAYS COMES FIRST …..

Black people can find racism in anything and white people can excuse all sorts of racism. None of that matters. His first statement was that Sammy was "one of the finest human beings" he'd ever known. Leave it at that.

Am I the only one that was waiting for Frank Sinatra to attack the reporter?

Mr Sinatra was clearly moved by the loss of his longtime friend. 🌹

That's when ppl still spoke from the heart.

This is sick! Now a days everything is racial

Frank raciist?? Ha thats a good one.... he closed the gap!!!

Losing friends loved ones gets tougher the older you get. Saw Mr. Sinatra in concert (Niagara Falls) about 3 days before this. He knew it was coming (Sammy) but Frank still hit it out of the park that night.

Sinatra is one of those very few people that is truly worthy of the adulation he received over his lifetime. he wasn’t a fallen hero…that’s very rare when you’re in the public eye for as long as he was.

When using the expression "boy" he is referring to his "young age" (he was 10 years younger than Dean & Frank)...........................the ones that want to be offended will be offended................

People arguing about Frank telling him boy is like arguing about a dude calling nigga to his friend

You could tell how they interacted on stage they were great friends. RIP Sam & Frank

Historical , to have captured this snippet

Don't care what some of ya'll think. I love you Frank!

So, I'm just going through these comments about whether Frank Sinatra was a racist or not depending on a word he said in this clip... I think it's time y'all find a better hobby.

"He was a wonderful boy." Frank Sinatra

took me YEARS to realize how multi talented Sammy Davis Jr was ..a triple threat for sure ...RIP Sammy

To be able to survive in a time 50's & 60's & in a PLACE like Los Vegas, trust me Sammy handled his BIZ!

The use of the word boy was nothing but affection from FS..there are a lot of things I disliked about Sinatra but there is no doubt that he was a loyal, life-long friend of Davis and always supported him through good and bad times.

He loved him and was devastated. God bless them all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😢😢😢

Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin both Loved Sammy Davis Jr. Period.

frank always called him the kid

Sinatra came from an era when grown men referred to each other as boy and kid. Just watch old movies and TV shows. The same applied to women. In I Love Lucy middle aged women are called girls. I grew up loving this man because my parents loved him. I recently went to a Sinatra 100 year birthday celebration at the Symphony. It was a great show but none of the performers could touch the original.

Well said, Frank. You and Sammy RIP.

Rest In Peace Sammy Davis Jr and Frank Sinatra two legends in the music industry

i think this is not a racist tone. he is giving an endearing reference to him as friends... boys togehter.. the gang and such. His demeanor does not seem to show this in a bad way. He is talking about the spirit of Sammy... always playful. BUT only Frank knows his intention of his own words.

Very heartfelt statement by Mr. Sinatra.

Omg he's so old. I hate that we get old! RIP both of them!!

That is the look of someone who does Not want to talk to reporters with a mic in his face. They should have respected him and left him alone. It must be a very strange feeling to be an older man and to outlive a much younger friend like that. That was the feeling I got from this....

In my family hearing come here boy meant Dad wanted you to come and talk, sit with him and Mom. Come here girl meant the same. Common speak in my family. If you were in trouble it was all three of your names. Sammy Davis was a wonderful human and endearing man. A great loss to all. He will always be that sweet young man to me.

How about the part where he called him "one of the finest human beings I ever knew in my life," and "multi-talented"? Or the part where he's ten years older than Sammy Davis Jr.?

It's true that Sinatra could be difficult at times, but he was a conscientious forerunner of civil rights and especially hated racism against blacks. His admiration and love for Sammy Davis, Jr. Is an established fact.

Great answer from one of the greatest artists performers of all times , both now Rest In Peace

Not yet we don't know. 2019.i think we know. Sammy Davis was a talent never to be matched. Had everything

The negative comments are ridiculous. It's a lack of understanding. People talked differently in the 1940's-1970's, all you have to do is watch old documentaries and television shows to know that this is true... People smoked and drank like there was no tomorrow...health wasn't a priority. Frank was known for his generosity as well as being a hot-head. He Loved Sammy, that's all.

Sammy Davis Jr. should be remembered as one of the greatest entertainers of all time. He could sing, he could dance and was genuinely a nice human being.

"Sammy should be remembered as a talented individual. He was a wonderful, wonderful boy." Yeah, Frankie. I'm sure that the late, great Sammy Davis, Jr. would like nothing better than having his "friend" memorialize him as: "....a wonderful, wonderful boy." (shaking my head)