Why John Wayne Chose Dean Martin Over Everyone — One Phone Call at Midnight

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Why John Wayne Chose Dean Martin Over Everyone — One Phone Call at Midnight

They said John Wayne never showed fear.
But in November 1973, when he received the worst news of his life, he didn’t call his family, his doctor, or anyone who would try to comfort him with words.

He called Dean Martin.

What followed was a night Hollywood never talked about—two men, one bottle of tequila, and a conversation that stripped away fame, myth, and the masks they wore for the world.

This is not a story about movies, awards, or legends.
It’s about loyalty. About showing up. About the one person you call when the truth is too heavy to carry alone.

Stay until the end for the detail most people never knew—the object Dean Martin kept hidden for decades, and why it mattered more to him than any award.

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Disclaimer: This story is based on documented events and firsthand accounts from the era. Some dialogue has been recreated for narrative clarity.


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