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Flashback: NFL Sings Amazing Grace

In 1994, as the 75th anniversary was ready to roll, Super Bowl team champs were visiting Marla, her children Faron and Natalee, and several girlfriends of her were ready to sing "Amazing Grace," which is the same instrumental for the Maverick Choir's version. List of soloists: Brent Jones Ophelia Wright Natalee Reeves Faron Reeves Marla Medders Larry Cole Terry Bradshaw Jocelyn Wolfgram Todd Christensen Randa Cannon Jeff Bostic Choir Members: Willie Davis, Jerry Kramer, Forrest Gregg, Bart Starr, Larry Grantham, Joe Namath, Matt Snell, Emerson Boozer, Don Maynard, Bobby Bell, Len Dawson, Willie Lanier, E.J. Holub, Ted Hendricks, Johnny Unitas, Roger Staubach, Bob Lilly, Lee Roy Jordan, Charlie Waters, D.D. Lewis, Mel Renfro, Chuck Howley, Jethro Pugh, Bob Hayes, Walt Garrison, Dave Manders, Drew Pearson, Tony Dorsett, Randy White, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Michael Irvin, Daryl Johnston, Bob Griese, Larry Csonka, Paul Warfield, Franco Harris, Lynn Swann, Joe Greene, Mel B...

Marla's Mournful Birthday Prayer For John Fitzgerald

This afternoon, some legends attended Marla's Dallas house for a birthday prayer for John Fitzgerald, who passed away two days ago before his 78th birthday. Marla said her prayer was answered as she said, "Fitz was really proud of his teammates." Fitz, or Fitzy was the nickname. Tony Dorsett and Drew Pearson, who attend there, will attend in Pittsburgh for the draft pick later this month. Larry Cole, Charlie Waters, Cliff Harris, Too Tall Jones, Randy White and Bob Lilly were also attended. Several of them refused to make it, including Mel Renfro and Chuck Howley, who will be 90 on June 28.

John Fitzgerald Dies Before His Birthday

Marla Medders confirmed this afternoon that John Fitzgerald died two days before his 78th birthday. He was the center of the Dallas Cowboys from 1971-1980. Marla was at John's house, supposed to have his birthday party for two days, but failed to make it, according to X and Facebook by Marla. He is survived by his wife Sue and three sons.

Lorrie Brooks-Reeves on Ty Gibbs

As Ty Gibbs won the race in Bristol today, Lorrie Brooks-Reeves reveals the life and retrospective of Ty's uncle and father J.D. and Coy Gibbs, who all died at age 49 three years apart. Grandpa Joe had lost all of his sons, and was really cheerful for his grandson's first win.

Flashback: Meet Daria Whitley

In Alabama in 1974, Marla went on to perform in Birmingham as Daria Lynn Whitley was the hottie and a model. Daria saw Marla at the concert, and became her makeup artist for TV show "The Zero Club." In 1971, Daria was involved in a car accident after church, and survives ferociously. In 1996, Daria died of a drug overdose three days before the Cowboys won one last Super Bowl beating the Steelers.

Episode 32 of the Marla Show

Guest: Paper Roses - Marie Osmond Regular Music Video: From the Word Love - Ricky Skaggs (Clifford) Song for Marla: Making Plans (with Tracy) Medley: I Can't Stop Loving You - Marla Just Get Up and Close the Door - Clifford Cherokee Boogie - Burton Brothers Always Late - Tracy Guest:  Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Marie Osmond and Marla Gospel: Because He Lives - Marla and Clifford Lynn Davis, Clifford's dad Bobby and brother Davey had a cameo in a regular music video. This is the last time Marla had a duet with a guest before the finale.

Flashback: America's Game Deleted Scene: James and Marla

In the 1980 Oakland Raiders episode, Gene Upshaw, Jim Plunkett and Matt Millen talks about the actor James Garner and singer Marla Medders between the Cowboys and Raiders game in December 1980. Todd Christensen had a cameo. The other guy Randy Grossman also had a cameo about John Stallworth in the different team the Pittsburgh Steelers.