Trey’s Table Episode 396: Poor Devil

from Trey's Table · host Trey Smith

✨ New Episode of Trey’s Table ✨ Today we’re exploring one of the most surprising and misunderstood chapters in the life of Sammy Davis Jr.. In the early 1970s, Sammy briefly associated with the Church of Satan — and the real story has nothing to do with devil worship. This episode dives into: 🔥 The pressure he faced as a Black entertainer in white Hollywood 🔥 The death threats over his interracial marriage 🔥 His humiliating disinvitation from John F. Kennedy’s inauguration 🔥 Why he sought belonging in unexpected places 🔥 And the TV series where he literally played a character from hell It’s a story about identity, acceptance, and rebellion — not Satan. 🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and everywhere you get your podcasts. 🔗 Link in bio. #SammyDavisJr #TreysTable #BlackHistory #Podcast #ChurchOfSatan #RatPack #MayBritt #AntonLaVey #AmericanHistory #HollywoodHistory

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