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Dick Martin

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Dick Martin Fast Facts:

Lost the use of a lung after a teenage bout with tuberculosis.
After arriving in Hollywood in the early 1950s, got a writing job on the radio comedy series Duffy's Tavern; also tended bar.
Began his stand-up partnership with Dan Rowan in 1952.
Had a recurring role on The Lucy Show in 1962-63, playing Lucy's neighbor Harry Conners.
With Rowan, hosted the successful Dean Martin Summer Show in 1966 on NBC.
Notable Laugh-In alums include Lily Tomlin, Goldie Hawn, Henry Gibson and (as a writer) Saturday Night Live creator Lorne Michaels.
Wife Dolly Read was Playboy's Playmate of the Month for May 1966 and the first British Playmate in the magazine's history.
Began directing episodic TV at Bob Newhart's suggestion, and Martin directed numerous episodes of The Bob Newhart Show, plus the final episode of Newhart, which TV Guide placed at 5 on its 1996 list of "100 Most Memorable Moments in TV History." Other series include Archie Bunker's Place, Family Ties, Brothers, Mama's Family and In the Heat of the Night.