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Dean Martin's Blunt Advice: "Run!"
9 Jun
Summary
- John Stamos wanted to leave General Hospital for comedy.
- Dean Martin advised Stamos to "Run" from his soap opera role.
- Stamos later starred in sitcoms like Full House.
John Stamos, then 62, sought to transition from his two-year stint on General Hospital to comedy. He informed producer Gloria Monty of his desire to pursue sitcoms. During a meeting at Le Dome restaurant, Monty introduced Stamos to Dean Martin, hoping the legendary entertainer would advise him to stay. Instead, Martin looked at Stamos and declared, "Run."
This pivotal moment solidified Stamos's decision. He left General Hospital in 1984, the same year he joined the CBS sitcom Dreams. His comedic career progressed with appearances in other shows, notably landing the role of Jesse Katsopolis on NBC's Full House from 1986 to 1995. He later reprised the character in Fuller House from 2016 to 2020.
