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Where did Sammy Davis Jr. become an overnight sensation?

  • Ciro's in West Hollywood

  • The Magic Castle in Hollywood

  • The Tropicana in Las Vegas

  • The Rainbow Room in New York

Answer

Sammy Davis Jr. became an overnight sensation at Ciro's in West Hollywood in 1948 when he appeared in a show with his friend Frank Sinatra. Davis was originally slated to perform a short set as an opening act for Sinatra, but he was so good that the audience demanded he stay on stage for more.
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