Gregory Hines’ dancing is jaw dropping!

I feel sad for this generation that all of this BEAUTIFUL HISTORY is lost to REALITY TV and FOOLISHNESS. I long for the day when we can return to this.

I used to have lots of love and respect for the man that interviewed Sammy Davis Jr. & Gregory Hines but the moment he got on to them for hugging each other and said that he didn't have time for that on national TV..... I've got "nothing" for him anymore. That was totally unnecessary humiliation to bring to such historical giants of the rare art of tap dancing now. I do miss both of these late great tap dancing artist, who were both talented in other areas too such as singing and acting too. Rest in Heaven and dance on forever before The King of kings, Elders Davis Jr. & Hines, too.

Gregory Hines: Simply the Best & Super Missed.

If the dates are right, in 1988 Sammy wasn't that bad off. He really got sick in mid 1989 and he still whipped Gregory's but on his own Tribute show right before he died in 1990. He was a genius. The world was blessed to have those true Legends.

Wow! I've never seen this footage. I met Gregory in 1992; he came into a sneaker store I was work at in Manhattan with his son to buy some sneakers. He was just a regular guy; not many people knew him, but he just came into buying some sneaker for his son.

Sammy could tap the metal off shoes. Both of them were amazing!!

These two were one of the greatest and the best tap dancers that ever lived the face of this Earth..🌍 we miss you Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr..❤️😢

I miss you Sammy and Gregory. You both had so much talent. God Bless you.

never forget those who have paved the way for future generations.

An amazing piece of history.

Free Style...You Go Gregory Hines ! RIP !

Samy davis Jr. the most distinguished man in hollywood EVER!!!

Gregory Hines at his best. I loved him in White Nights with Mikail Barishnokav, dont know if i spelled his name right, 2 of the best dancers of our generation. RIP Gregory. But from 2 differents countries what an amazing couple of, dancers to watch. To see them dance together was a treat indeed.

Two of the most fabulous dancers ever. They were absolutely fabulous.🤗

TED KOPPEL was a riot. Just dance hug later 😄😄 Koppel really seemed to enjoy this. I know I truly did. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼❤️

I think Sammy passed in 1990, so this is historical footage!!!

"No, no, no, no, no...I STOLE most of my stuff..." BWAAAAAHAHAHA!!!

As I remember Koppel was forever doing interviews with people like Netanyahu, however this type of incredible enriching experience was too far and too few in between. Thank you for helping us to remembering how beautiful television could be.

Fortunately, in colleges throughout America, you can take a Tap class as an elective for academic credit. I did and it was really fun!

this is great sammys so amazing

Magnificent Talent Sammy Davis Jr, Steve Condos and Gregory Hines.

wow! thanks for posting. Gregory is my favorite tap dancer! I like Sammy too though but Gregory is my fav! Still so hard to believe he is gone but I guess he is tap dancing up in Heaven with Sammy now. Heidi

You are entitled to your opinion but Steve Condos is a tap legend. He even appears in the 1988 film "Tap with Gregory Hines. He died in 1990 at the age of 71 after giving a solo tap performance in France. He was sharing the stage with the Nicholas Brothers and Savion Glover. I wish I could tap 1/10th as well as Steve.

Steve Condos was 70 years old here!

They are both missed.

Wonderful, marvelous talents...all!

Big Time age difference but very fantastic and this is before Zo om and social distancing

Muy Excellente!!!! Thanks for sharing it with us Joe.

Is Ted Koppel still alive? If he is he must look back at this brilliant footage of one of America's most beloved and greatest icons as he demonstrates rhythm, style, talent and beauty which The Idiot reporter Ted Koppel has never demonstrated, and ask himself: Why would I be so boringly inappropriate. He was so nauseatingly disrespectful towards the two guests. Sammy Davis and Gregory Hines love tap dancing and they both celebrate each other's talent so much they can't help but to embrace and laugh and demonstrate the love they feel for one another and for the love of the tap dancing craft!! But the idiot Ted Koppel more than once insisted on squelching that joy on nationaltelevision. Why? I think Ted Koppel was jealous of their freedom, talent, and happiness. And I also think he was trying to convey some kind of evil White racial reporter control over two powerfully successful African American men. Why couldn't he just be normal and show everyone in America how much he truly admired Sammy and Gregory without the disrespectful rubs. Grow up Koppel!! I will always love, respect, and admire my favorite entertainer of all time. Mr. Sammy Davis Jr.!!!!!!! He deserves all respect and accolades. Ted Koppel deserves none. Yvette M.

And now savion glover carries on for both guys

WOW WOW WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1 From a mad keen 76yo Aussie fan.

Steve Condos is over 70 years old in this video, about 30 years older than Hines. That is unbelievable that he can dance so well. Had Hines lived to his 70's, he'd have hoped to be as good as Steve at the same age. All three of those guys are tap legends.

l love it.

4:13 - left stomp, right stomp, left stomp - right toe, toe, heel (you put the toe down twice and and then drop your heel) - left heel drop for the accent - stomp right - left heel drop - stomp to the right with the right foot - left heel drop - stomp with right coming back in - left toe, toe, heel - toe click - straight from toe click, bring both toes back down hard enough to sound and maintain the rhythm - stomp right - two left heel drops bringing the left foot forward

Classic video, Great post.

Nicholas brothers are the one and only.

Ted Koppel is so hip.

Hines was a jovial man

😍😍😍😍

Due grandi

Sammy, reincarnate because you were amazing!

"the other guy" is one of the best tapdancers... Sammy Davis Jr... ring a bell?

I get it, sorry. I didn't even pay attention to that other guy. I thought you were disrespecting my man, Sammy. And you're right, Gregory is terrific.

Did you have a head injury? Is there a gas leak in your house? "The other guy".!!! What the hell is that? The other guy is the greatest performer that ever lived--Sammy Davis Jr. The other guy. Have some more shrooms. You have no idea.

😊

Ted Koeppel doesn't have the slightest idea of the JOY.

Hine, Hines & Dad? What happened too those two?

That anchor is .........🤬

Great video, but very ungenerous when asked about the next generation not to mention the women, who were almost single-handedly responsible for the tap revival in the 1980's without which this interview would never have taken place.

Dan Rather don't tell them to get up. How about you shut up! YM

Gregory Hines clearly beat Steve what's his name in the tap dancing challenge. Yvette M.

Steve Condos??? you don't know how ignorant that comment makes you.

@amazmace Sammy Davis jr. was one of the biggest uncle toms.

The mofo was Rude..no time for hugging. Arrogant prickk...Black brothers express ourselves in our own ways we don't care about time.

This video is pretty much Tap Dance 101 🫡🙌