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John Stamos sought career guidance from Dean Martin about leaving General Hospital to pursue comedy, and Martin’s blunt answer—“Run”—allegedly pushed him away from soap operas and toward the television roles that would eventually lead to Full House, with context about Martin’s solitary dining habits provided by his daughter; Stamos’s path after the advice included notable TV credits and ultimately enduring fame.
A new book by Scott Huver, "Beverly Hills Noir: Crime, Sin, & Scandal in 90210," delves into a 1966 barroom brawl involving Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin that nearly left millionaire Frederick Rand Weisman dead. The altercation, which occurred at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills, was sparked by a confrontation over loud behavior and offensive language. The incident, shrouded in mystery and conflicting accounts, led to Weisman suffering a skull fracture and retrograde amnesia. Despite police interest, no charges were pressed, possibly due to alleged payouts to keep details vague.