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Phil Crosby Jr. Shares Dean Martin's Generosity, Holiday Singles

12/29/2025

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Phil Crosby Jr., Bing Crosby's grandson, recounts that Dean Martin damaged a vintage Stutz car while trying to fetch fast food for Crosby as a child.
He says his mother dated Dean Martin after her marriage to Phil Crosby Sr.
Crosby describes Dean Martin as generous and not concerned about the car damage.
He reflects on his family's Christmas traditions and announces two holiday singles, including a rare Bing Crosby cover.

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Story summary

Phil Crosby Jr., Bing Crosby's grandson, recounts that Dean Martin damaged a vintage Stutz car while trying to fetch fast food for Crosby as a child.
He says his mother dated Dean Martin after her marriage to Phil Crosby Sr.
Crosby describes Dean Martin as generous and not concerned about the car damage.
He reflects on his family's Christmas traditions and announces two holiday singles, including a rare Bing Crosby cover.