Humphrey Bogart was the original founder of the Rat Pack,along with his wife Lauren Bacall,David Niven and a host of other leading Hollywood actors who wanted more say/control over their careers and financial packages,there'd be discreet private parties at 'Bogeys' house and eventually they saw Frank Sinatra as a rebellious figure who'd be an ideal leader or chairman acting/speaking on their behalf.Over the years the popularity grew over the Rat Pack, but Frank,Dean Martin,Sammy Davies Jr, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop became headlined with the name of the 'RAT PACK' by the media, and still do today!!!
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