What Happened To Apollo's Sandman? - Story You Should Know

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2 жыл бұрын

www.comedyhype.com/ - For a new episode of 'A Story You Should Know' we take a look at the life of Apollo's Birdman aka Howard Sims. He would entertain millions over the span of his career through his charisma and dancing. Instagram: @ComedyHype & Twitter: @ComedyHype_

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@ironmannbk 2 жыл бұрын

Growing up in Harlem without a father. Sandman was the father of the neighborhood. Took the block to our first Yankee game. Was a coach for each one teach one too. Very active in the community to help the youth. I sent this video to his only son Jr and he's so delighted to have his father honored. We appreciate the love y'all giving to a great man. Assalamualaikum

@wilbromo 2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome memories right there!

@PhoxxOne 2 жыл бұрын

I remember the day I met him Garvey Park. I was somewhere between 8 and 10 years old and there was an event in the park that day. My father would to take me to events celebrating our African and African-American heritage every chance he had. The look of awe and Joy on my father's typically stoic face, made me smile. I had been taking tap lessons for almost two years at that point, but the three-step (as childhood me has named it and never bothered to look up) and heel click that I learned from him on a summer day in 1990-something ain't left my repertoire yet. Foot note (no pun intended): my Dad took it a level up and learned to double-heel click that day. Something I still can't easily do. Thank you for giving me and Pops a memory we both value to this day, as family, as artists and as fans; Much obliged Mr.Sims ✊🏾😌

@GeorgiaWhisper 2 жыл бұрын

That was nice of you to share his story with his son. I'm sure the wer 100's or 1,000's of people including me always wondering what happened to 'The Sandman"???!!! I don't know how or why it I'm glad this popped up!!!😊😊😊❤

@GkMustafa93 Ай бұрын

WAS, brother

@MrTee12 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching Sandman growing up ..he used to come out with his 🧹 broom and sweep people off. 😂

@PatinaEdochie 2 жыл бұрын

Right I remember all that too 😂😭 I clicked so fast when I saw this on my timeline interested in his story and we actually share the same birthday 🥰 RIP Sandman 🙏🏽🕊👼🏾🕺🏾💯💓

@sandramallory5147 2 жыл бұрын

I looked forward to seeing him on the show. He was hilarious 😂

@ghettoblacktheater 2 жыл бұрын

Sandman was one of the greatest dancers ever. Check this out, Sandman stopped dancing for the Apollo in 2000 at the age of 83. 83! It's true Apollo makes legends. Sandman Sims an Apollo/dancing legend.

@rocsteadii 2 жыл бұрын

My man the sandman….. Challennnnnnge 🤣😂 ✊🏾✌🏾 R.i.P brotha

@SilverSkywalker 2 жыл бұрын

I loved Showtime at the Apollo as a kid. I loved the acts that came, but I couldn't wait for amateur night because that Apollo crowd was ruthless!! Sandman would push them off stage and do his dance set to get the crowd back in order. Then I remember that old lady that sat in the front row every show and woukd run up to the stage when the artist for the night came out. Man, I miss that show!! It was for us, by us!!

@kaywashington7284 2 жыл бұрын

E. Jones you are so right, shows made for us. Those days are over. Showtime at the Apollo, The Cosby Show, A Different Would, Living Single, New York Undercover, In Livin Color, Sister Sister, Soul Train and countless others.

@sandramallory5147 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed

@crispy_orb Жыл бұрын

@@kaywashington7284 I'm white as a sheet and I loved Showtime at the Apollo, The Cosby Show, A Different World, and In Living Color. Those were fantastic shows. I also enjoyed Amen and Roc!

@Goodfellaallday 2 жыл бұрын

What ever happened to that lady that would always be in the front row and would stand up and really show out when a good act would preform? She was like a part of the show too.

@fedoramcclaren4294 2 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! I would love to hear her story!!!

@cburns5477 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I heard that she was sandman wife. I don't know if that was true or not.

@blessingsbanks2508 2 жыл бұрын

I believe her name was “Ms.Eva”.

@1talldaddy 2 жыл бұрын

@@blessingsbanks2508 that's it,and she had a Jehri Curl and wore glasses.

@daniescott3000 2 жыл бұрын

I remember her!! The Apollo ain't been the same since her and Sandman Sims

@drummajor101 2 жыл бұрын

*Great story, I always wondered who he was and his story*

@gollygee2385 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll never forget CHALLENGE!!! When him and Bill Cosby danced against each other on the Cosby Show that was too funny 🤣😂😅

@milosan259 2 жыл бұрын

Who would have thought that one person could have so much history behind their name. Great video and a great spotlight on someone a lot of people don't know about let alone what they did besides what they are famous for. I had no idea of his accomplishments.

@hassanburton669 2 жыл бұрын

THE SANDMAN REMEMBERED IN PERFECTION (RIP) THANK YOU 😊 COMEDY HYPE. THE APOLLO AND THE SANDMAN ARE SYNONYMOUS.

@lareh5501 2 жыл бұрын

I used to tap for 10years in the 80s, so my mom took my sister and I to see that movie TAP with Gregory Hines in the theater. I also remember that episode where he was on the Cosby show and would *CHALLENGGGGGGE!!!* Cliff; but I never knew he was the same guy that'd shuffle acts off the apollo stage with that broom. Nice episode to tell us a little bit more about the history of this man and his talent.

@bphlatsax75 2 жыл бұрын

That's why the Cosby show was so great to me. They always had guest stars on the show who were/ should be known.

@kennethwill246 2 жыл бұрын

The 90s and early 2000s were such a magical place. Im glad i witness some of it as i grew up. Especially what this man created for the apollo that gave that tv show its charm.

@Jamaicafunk 2 жыл бұрын

I once got into a small debate with Sandman about who created Be Bop. As a musician I argued Musicians (Dizzy & Parker) started it. Sandman told me, “No, man! Dancers started it! Musicians were playing what we were doing!” Nice to see him getting some shine here. He was a real character.

@TeamWickedOpinion 2 жыл бұрын

What ever happened to fine ass KeKe Shepard?!

@theexuberantmortalbeast6213 2 жыл бұрын

Dancing your way out of beating a case… just epic. Bless you Sand Man, as a dedicated watcher. The Apollo wasn’t the same without you.

@angieearvin4684 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, I grew up watching Sandman. But I thought he was just a character. But now I know he is a legend! And everyone should know about this legend!

@tierrasanea9560 2 жыл бұрын

I am loving Comedy Hype more and more with each video. Thank you for shining a light on these very deserving people! 😌✨💜

@JayLuBlanc 2 жыл бұрын

This was much needed. Rest in Power Sandman!!!

@adrina911 2 жыл бұрын

I remember watching Show Time at the Apollo as a kid and seeing him come out dancing escorting the performing acts off the stage.

@silvercat6425 2 жыл бұрын

As a Jamaican watching the Apollo he was one of the main person who I like to watch, New York the city of lights and dreams , thank the Lord I experience many that came and many went to rest with the Lord. Big up to 80s 90s and early 2000 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

@JoaquinTazabi 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tribute to the legend! Grew up on Showtime At the Apollo and Sandman Sims was the highlight of every episode for me

@4EyezConcepts 2 жыл бұрын

Apollo Legend! This is a story i didn't know i needed to know

@alfrazier8389 2 жыл бұрын

I used to live on 118st and Lennox ave in the 90's . I used to see this old man riding a small bike, he would ride down to the corner store on 118st and Lennox, all the old timers would wave and say hello. I wondered who was this dude, why all these guys know him. So I asked a couple of old timers , who is this dude. They told me that's the guy that would escort you off the stage and the apollo if your show was weak. The said he was a know hoofer back in the day, they called him sand man. One thing I can say for sure I've seen quite a few entertainers in Harlem. I mean guys who paved the way for so many others. Sand man is just one in a long list. What a charismatic character. R.I.P. brother.

@essteex4656 2 жыл бұрын

See this why I love this channel thank you! The way those folk moved back then was just remarkable 👌

@eddiecoleman1504 2 жыл бұрын

CHALLENGE!!! Funniest scene on The Cosby Show! RIP Sandman Sims!

@DWeb0414 2 жыл бұрын

I've always wondered what ever happened to Sandman Sims use to look forward to him and the sirens going off 🧹 R.I.H Sandman Sims 🙏🏾👏🏾#Challenge

@Miss-Ann-Thrope 2 жыл бұрын

This story was quite informative! I didn't know the person in the costumes was the someone I had seen many times before. On another note, if he was the least gifted amongst his siblings, I would have loved to see any film of his siblings dancing.

@Wrappedinhisglory 2 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing story. I remember that episode from the Cosby show..I did not know the sand man was a real person on apollo. Thanks for sharing!

@BigDapPacino 2 жыл бұрын

This was a great story for You to tell...I remember seeing that scene from his younger days when he was dancing with that young lady , probably around the time ...I did a college paper I did on Black Vaudeville performers and the Chitlin Circuit as well as the racism they faced as they tried to transition to mainstream nightclubs, TV shows, and movies...the Apollo Theater should have never been shut down...it was a American institution ...not just for people of Color...it was the launching pad for entertainers who left a impact worldwide!

@lowbo47omsascotave 2 жыл бұрын

*Eastside Low Bottoms sh*t !* _Tappin' in from South Central LA_ Maaaaan, Shout out to Mr. Simms. I remember watching Showtime At The Apollo as a youngin'. And much love and respect to all of those Black performers in the stock footage. All of that tossin' and tappin' and jumpin'...they were kickin' AZZ back then ! Nobody, and I mean NOBODY does it better than Us ! 🤜🏾💥🤛🏾

@BlueThaBrain 2 жыл бұрын

Why hasn’t anyone made a real theatrical movie about the Sandman??? We have so many movies about the pains of being black, and very few of our joy. We need these happy endings more often

@tracienotstacie7577 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! He never got his flowers until now. He was legend.

@joystratton4658 Жыл бұрын

He's a legend in harlem!!

@imspecial2286 2 жыл бұрын

Sandman was the man. Nobody did it like the Sandman can. He was a legend. He had his own style of a character, when it came his dancing. R.I.P Sandman....🙏

@jeremythompson6822 2 жыл бұрын

I just realized he was in Harlem Nights

@charlescarter1859 2 жыл бұрын

Dope, I remember Sandman on thee Apollo and seen him on the Cosby show ( still the funniest episode) as well in the movie Tap. That's as far as I knew about him, thanks for history lesson on this legend. RIP Sandman.

@ashleysforehead9008 2 жыл бұрын

Challenge!!!😅🤣

@charlescarter1859 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly, 😁😁😁

@debeeadams 2 жыл бұрын

Great doc… I knew Mr. Sandman and his fam in Harlem. He even gave me a few lessons in Marcus Garvey Park. Thank you

@kendricjones3728 2 жыл бұрын

Bro, much respect due; your reading brings the story alive. I would've acknowledged you by name, if you would've given yours.

@I-canMakeTheGlobeShift 2 жыл бұрын

He was a legend of Legends...

@vsmokethon 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid ...Now lets get to the lady who was always in the front row !

@travistucker4067 2 жыл бұрын

Facts!

@lareh5501 2 жыл бұрын

The one with the breath so bad that she didn't need a stick of big red chewing gum, but needed to chew on a whole Indian?

@bmorgan4394 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you telling me about Sandman I truly liked him but didnt realize he had so much depth in the craft and how he influenced so may . The really was awesome

@prettybrowneyze9133 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful Wonderful story.. Sandman was the man🥰

@arabionjames9290 2 жыл бұрын

Many blessings to Sand man Sims. I met him several times.

@frapfreak1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this. I watched every Saturday at 1135 as a kid.

@acebe500 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved this guy 🤣🤣🤣. Watched and went to the Apollo to see him😂

@SolarasNaracott 2 жыл бұрын

The dancing in that B roll you're showing is wild! I'm low key ashamed at the dances we did as young people compared to this! They really knew how to move!

@nedisahonkey 10 ай бұрын

Watch the whole thing, it's truly unbelievable. Just search Hellzapoppin dance scene.

@jameswoods5076 2 жыл бұрын

His story needs to be told on the big screen.

@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo 2 жыл бұрын

Wow Excellent Topic.

@SebasianLTD 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting

@gabriellehanks6850 2 жыл бұрын

I loved Sandman❣️ He made Amateur Night at The Apollo so awesome 💯

@dorothydandridge3937 2 жыл бұрын

He was my late uncle's friend. They moved to new york together.

@thebuttermilkgirlisback 2 жыл бұрын

I just remember him being the grumpy guy on TAP!

@angelyumyum9248 2 жыл бұрын

Sandman was a talented dancer and always on queue. Much respect 🙏🏽🙏🏽💌💌

@jamesgibson3716 2 жыл бұрын

RIP to the ICON Sandman....

@jugghead82 2 жыл бұрын

A True Legend RESPECT R.I.P Sir

@rwaller2106 2 жыл бұрын

Love this... Thanks, to whomever put this together. We definitely needed to know this. Rest well, Mr. Sandman 😊... ,🙏🏽💞

@louisianacookingwithkay 2 жыл бұрын

0:20 My Lauryn Hill I miss her so much I wish she come back. There could never be another Lauryn Hill.

@carayj 2 жыл бұрын

She ain't dead...she is her own worse enemy

@louisianacookingwithkay 2 жыл бұрын

@@carayj why what happened

@louisianacookingwithkay 2 жыл бұрын

@Jayzo Black Mamba Jr come on quit being funny. you know what I mean. I swear it's ALWAYS your own ppl

@louisianacookingwithkay 2 жыл бұрын

@Jayzo Black Mamba Jr I don't understand y'all men today that love to argue and come for women. What is that about??

@LynnT39 2 жыл бұрын

I also want her to return. Lauryn Hill is an amazing singer, but I think she didn’t like the going ons in the Music Industry. She wrote two songs before she left the business about Getting Out. Some try to say she is Bipolar. She is so very talented.

@ajwriter5699 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful tribute! I LOVED watching Sandman, KiKi, Steve and everybody else when I was a kid.

@MOLEGGZ74 3 ай бұрын

Appreciate You doing a story on our legend. As a Hoofer myself just wish you would've shared some of his dancing so the listeners could hear something.

@overseasafrican9899 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful!!!! Thank you!!!

@charlesturner5139 2 жыл бұрын

Oh My God This Was So Great!!!!! REST IN PEACE TO A KING🖤💪🏾 "CHAAALLLLEEEENNNGGGEE"

@tashahall1855 2 жыл бұрын

You know it was about to go down once that horn went off lol

@AngelicTroubleMaker-LaVooDoo 2 жыл бұрын

CHALLENGE!!!!! COSBY SHOW EPISODE° 🕺🏿

@ToyHigh 2 жыл бұрын

Gratitude! I love ❤ us! Theater, music, actors, comics . Vintage classics if entertainment history! Renaissance woman here! I shared with my daughters because I raised them on the arts. In the arts! Please continue!

@josemercado2050 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up watching the Apollo show on TV I miss it and I watch it nowadays on KZfaq I still love it rest in peace sandman 🙏😇😢

@reneeterrell2539 2 жыл бұрын

Good Story of Sandman. Always laughed when he shuffled out and swept the people off

@FlyGemini79 2 жыл бұрын

6 seconds in...OH SHIT!!! I didn't know that Cosby show episode was the REAL SANDMAN!! Are you kidding me????!!!!😮😮

@mrs.moonie5894 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you...I enjoyed Eva Isaac (ms. Apollo) SANDMAN (dancing) and KIKI SHEPARD (with her beautiful fashions).

@cashaakridge 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sandman for sharing your talent with the world. We will never forget you. Just look at all the love in these comments.❤️✨ May you R.I.H 🕊❤️✨

@fatmansatchel1017 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this 💯

@longbranch11207 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting

@Silverback219 2 жыл бұрын

I like the old footage of the dancers dancing and flipping im a find that and watch it

@JazzellDope 2 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing video he really been in our lives long asf before most of us were born hell before our parents were born!

@marcusfuller6657 2 жыл бұрын

Thank for doing this story I always enjoyed watching the sandman as a child.

@JP-wn4jn 2 жыл бұрын

This B roll is wild 😆 🤣. Thanks for sharing this story about Sandman

@Paul-173 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing the story of Sandman Sims with us, Comedy Hype

@mbyrd6713 2 жыл бұрын

This story works make a great movie! Thanks for sharing ❤️

@theguythatshotdraketheguyt53 2 жыл бұрын

I bet I can out dance 🕺 sandman

@Nevadrama1 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this, never new this 🙏🏾❤️Rest Peacefully Sandman

@dscott7864 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing

@teonstrong4963 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mr.Sandman, for teaching us!

@charlita25 2 жыл бұрын

RIP MR. SANDMAN 🙏🏾 🕊

@edenevolution451 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for THIS content❣💯👧🏾

@chivonneroby8171 2 жыл бұрын

When they showed The Cosby Show clip all I could hear was "CHALLENGE!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@a.turner8813 2 жыл бұрын

We love you Sandman!❤️

@brendaboykin3281 2 жыл бұрын

Great work! Well- presented, well-researched. Right direction for your talents, Sir. 🤔🔥🤔

@Nicety08 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for doing this video. I was raised on Showime at the Apollo and seeing Sandman's story brought back some good memories. Much Love!

@crispylineslim5041 2 жыл бұрын

Hey puff, bring Apollo back. Updated and ready to take on the talent reality shows.

@catherineharris4746 2 жыл бұрын

Simply Beautiful!👏👏👏👏👍

@latonyajackson5698 2 жыл бұрын

Underrated dancing. Wish tap was still popular

@amonic.2089 2 жыл бұрын

We have to bring Tap Dancing 👞💃🏾🕺🏾back.

@ambriaharris4821 2 жыл бұрын

I love this African American History. Thank you!

@paulasuniverse5029 2 жыл бұрын

INSPIRATIONAL…Thank you for this history. .I love the art form known as tap dancing.

@themakerofallmusic 2 жыл бұрын

My aunt Tina Dixon knew Sand Man and many other greats, she wrote He-Bo-A-Re-Bop

@chicagorainbow8935 Жыл бұрын

Did Your Aunt Do A Record For Laff Records?

@themakerofallmusic Жыл бұрын

@@chicagorainbow8935 yes, she won a award

@themakerofallmusic Жыл бұрын

@@chicagorainbow8935 that was the same label that Richard Pryor was on.

@chicagorainbow8935 Жыл бұрын

@@themakerofallmusic EXACTLY 💯!!

@chicagorainbow8935 Жыл бұрын

@@themakerofallmusic Please Tell Her I Said Thank You For Old School Comedy!!

@chikFromMTL 2 жыл бұрын

Challeeeeeenge!!! 🙂

@chrissiblondetanilla1548 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent!! He used to crack me up on The Apollo!!

@sirsnappz5307 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!!!

@lilbru 2 жыл бұрын

Sandman was the most popular act in the modern Apollo history...thankful for his artistry. His background is more valuable than his Sandman act but it brought him his fame. I'm Thankful for Mr. Howard Sims..god bless him

@ambriaharris4821 2 жыл бұрын

People didn't appreciate Sandman's talent but I do.

@Roques-rage1706 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@user-el3iw6rz3m 2 жыл бұрын

I love that episode of Bill Cosby doing the tap dance battle! *Challunge!!!*

@ricardored207 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve done top dog on Wednesday’s amateur night dancing back in 1999 a few times, besides being stage frightened I NEVER wanted to get booed or taken off by the infamous legendary Sandman Sims‼️🎵🎶🕺🏽🤣