Ciro's
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Ciro's was a nightclub on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood, California owned by William Wilkerson. Opened in 1940, Ciro's became a popular nightspot for celebrities. The nightclub closed in 1960 and was reopened as a rock club in 1965. After a few name changes, it eventually became The Comedy Store in 1972.
Ciro's neon sign, 1955
Sammy Davis Jr.
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Samuel George Davis Jr. was an American singer, actor, comedian and dancer.
Will Mastin Trio in zoot suits
Davis and host Steve Allen rehearsing for the premiere of The Steve Allen Show in 1956
The Rat Pack at the Sands Casino. From left to right: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford, and Joey Bishop.