Meet the Walters

It was June 25, 1972, Marla and all of her brothers attended the race in College Station, Texas with their parents. Marla had a motivational speech about her dad's hometown of Anniston, Alabama. Two of the drivers, Dean Dalton and Charlie Roberts had said about the place. Dean was raised in Anniston after leaving Asheville. After the meeting, Marla's brother Jim had a conversation with Dean as did Marla. Marla reveals to Dean that her dad dated Dean's mom before she married his dad. Lonnie was headed to North Carolina after his graduation the next year before he met Marla's mom Margaret. Dean returns to Asheville to visit his dad. Back to the story, Lonnie told Dean about dating his mom way back. Dean asked Jim to become an honorary pit crew member, and Dean finished 9th in the standings. Dean also finished 9th in the race. Jim and Dean became friends until Dean's last race in 1977 at Rockingham. Dean is now 80 years old and still going strong. Dean often visits Mar...

In 1933, Marla's grandmother Erlie had a starring role with Eddie Dunn in "Nerves Won't Last Long," she played as a maid where a young woman had nerves near her little brother, played by Dickie Moore. Eddie was on a duck hunting trip with his friend and Erlie followed. Bud Jamison played as Eddie's friend. At the courthouse after the opening, the bailiff gagged Eddie's mouth with a duct tape. After the dream is over, Erlie confirms that her boyfriend's ex-fiancee is quarantined for six months. The ex-fiancee arrived after Erlie is not guilty, and she got the ax to get Eddie at the end.

In 1981, "Cowboys Working Hard 3" was also the last short movie for Marla before being replaced by Robbi Wolverton. Harvey Martin and Marla were making sports news, not crime, not music, but sports. Bob Breunig was singing a love song while Jay Saldi was with Todd, Marla's nephew. Robert Newhouse was with Marla about the oil, and she asked him about the movie Giant. Drew Pearson was making a barbecue steak as D.D. Lewis told Drew about having fun. D.D. was singing the Gatlin Brothers song as Rafael Septien asked him about the song. Marla's boyfriend who turned out to be her husband Marty Reeves had his suit from Ed "Too Tall" Jones. Herb Scott was singing the Gospel, and Ed kicked Herb out. Butch Johnson was with Randa Cannon for the news. John Dutton was with Marla's niece Delphine playing racquetball. Randa was with James Jones for a big shot. Randy Hughes was with Marla's brother Harold for renovating a new house. Danny White was playing piano as ...

Marla picks Jim Carter, Steve Odom, Chester Marcol, Ken Ellis, John Hadl, Alden Roche, Mike McCoy, Clarence Williams, Dick Himes, Alvin Matthews, Larry McCarren and Rich McGeorge for a trivia contest. Marla's wrong or right answers to players: Jim: Jim Otto (Correct) Steve: Pass (the answer is Tom Yewcic) Chester: Pass (the answer is Chuck Howley) Ken: Pass (the answer is Yale Bowl) John: RFK stadium (Correct) Alden: Pass (the answer is Norm Van Brocklin) Mike: Pass (the answer is Pug Rentner) Clarence: Pass (the answer is Dick Szymanski) Dick: Pass (the answer is Jim Doran) Alvin: Pass (the answer is Mike Mercer) Larry: Bill Brown (Correct) Rich: 1950 (the answer is 1951) After that, the right answer players can be used in extreme games, Jim, John and Larry. In the second part, Marla picks Willie Buchanon, Johnnie Gray, Barty Smith, Ken Payne, Dave Pureifory, Bruce Van Dyke, John Brockington, Fred Carr, Barry Smith, Dave Beverly, Will Harrell and Perry Smith for a clue. Willie and...

This morning, Marla and Maverine went to Christiansburg, Virginia to see Ronnie Thomas, and Maverine had turned 68. Maverine hasn't seen Ronnie since 1993, and Marla also hasn't seen him since the 1994 concert of her son Faron. Marla and Maverine took pictures of Ronnie's memorabilia, and both were very proud. Maverine was wearing the Billy Ray Smith Jr. jersey at the time. Ronnie, 71, was very proud of Marla and Maverine for a fantastic reunion.

Billy Ray Smith Jr., who played entirely with the San Diego Chargers, has passed away today at age 64. His father Billy Ray Sr. died in 2001. He dated singer Maverine Michael after he divorced his first wife Nina. He was survived by his wife Kimberly Hunt, and a daughter Savannah.