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Duane Still in Poor Health

Duane Supan, the boyfriend of Maverine Michael is still in poor health of having prostate cancer, and his stroke is ended, according to his only surviving daughter Janet, who takes care of him. Her girlfriend Katy Sunde exclaims about Duane's problems.

Flashback: Harold's Only Music Video

In 1985, Marla's brother Harold Medders has a music video of "Mornin' Ride." Features the intro cameo by the Statler Brothers, although Harold Reid calls him "Harold Lloyd." And the outro cameo by Jim Glaser. This music video features the clips of the Statlers, the Glasers, the Oak Ridge Boys, and Harold's siblings. The song features the backing vocals of his sister Marla and Keith Fahnhorst. Lee Greenwood's version went to #1 in 1987 featuring Vince Gill and Larry Stewart (of Restless Heart) on background vocals.

Marla on Ray Pillow

On Greyson's third birthday, Marla lost a good man named Ray Pillow at age 85. He was two days after Richard Petty's birthday. He lost his oldest son last month, and survived by a wife and two children. Marla first met Ray in the 1970s, and gets partying around in the early 1980s. Marla signed to Audiograph with Ray as a labelmate and was closed down after that before she signed to MCA.

Fifth Episode of Marla's Game: Dallas Cowboys

Marla likes to party down with Bob Lilly, Roger Staubach, Duane Thomas, Charlie Waters, Drew Pearson, Thomas Henderson, Tony Dorsett, Troy Aikman, Ken Norton Jr., Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, Bill Bates, Daryl Johnston, Larry Brown and Darren Woodson. Jimmy Johnson played as a news broadcaster, and Rich Dalrymple played as a mailman. Rich send a letter to Marla, it confirms that Rayfield Wright is doing great after his hall of fame speech. Charlie said about the puzzle and Tony had gasped at Marla, and she said, "You got to be kidding me." Thomas said, "He was a Prima Donna," Marla later added and said, "No, I was a Prima Donna." Drew said, "We had to bring him down a notch." Marla said, "Charlie said it's too dangerous to knock these things out." After Marla said about Lance Alworth and Keith Whitley, Ken said, "I really don't consider that being a life after Tom Landry." Marla said, "Bill, what are you doing, li

Happy Birthday Greyson

Happy 3rd birthday to Greyson Reeves, the first great-grandchild of Marla. He will be a big brother of Donovan Martin Reeves.

Marla's Sister-in-Law Dies

Lori Medders, Jim's wife and Marla's sister-in-law has died of breast and liver cancer at age 72, according to middle son Tracy. He said she died at 12:35 am today. She is survived by three children, Todd, Tracy and Melba, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death of husband Jim in 2010, children Delphine in 2012 and Billy Ray in 2015.

Flashback: MMQ's Duel Special

In 1983, Dwight, Keith, Russ, Randy and Marla paired with the Statler Brothers in a duel special called "The MMQ and the Statlers Special" which was aired a year later in August. The guests were Maverine Michael and Jim Glaser. 1. Gone at Last - MMQ and the Statlers 2. Marla's Statler Origin (Harold told her not to talk about the Ramones) 3. Elizabeth - the Statler Brothers 4. MMQ Guys on the Statlers 5. If I Break Away From You - Maverine Michael 6. Marla and Harold at control room with Larry (Masters Five had a cameo between forward and backwards) 7. Shame and Scandal - MMQ 8. The Statlers on MMQ guys 9. The Man in the Mirror - Jim Glaser 10. Hello California - MMQ 11. Gospel Medley (This Old House - Harold, Randy and Marla, I Believe - Phil and Russ, Are You Washed in the Blood - Don and Keith, Blessed Assurance - Jimmy and Dwight) 12. Simple As That - Maverine Michael 13. Statlers and MMQ Comedy 14. When You're Not a Lady - Jim Glaser 15. Amazing Grace - MMQ and t

Happy Birthday Lincoln

Happy 22nd birthday to Lincoln Reeves, the oldest grandchild of Marla. He will be having a fourth child with his wife, a little boy named Donovan Martin due on July 1.

Flashback: Marla on TNN 1990

Country Standard Time (1990) With Marla Medders and Harold Reid 1: Loving Her Was Easier - Glaser Brothers Games People Play - Freddy Weller (with Connie Smith and Faron Young) Mama He's Crazy - The Judds Thank You Ma'am - Ray Pillow Country Club - Travis Tritt I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry - Terry Bradshaw Sure Feels Like Love - Gatlin Brothers Lonely Women Make Good Lovers - Steve Wariner I Talked a Lot About Leaving - Larry Boone Knock Three Times - Billy "Crash" Craddock Two Out of Three Ain't Bad - Marla Medders Just as I Thought About You - Lari Garrison (with Lew DeWitt) 2: Fire - the Four Guys Daddy's Hands - Holly Dunn Chair - George Strait Reconsider Me - Narvel Felts Never Give Up On Me - Maverine Michael I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love - the Gatlin Brothers Whoever's in New England - Reba McEntire America - Waylon Jennings Riding My Thumb to Mexico - Johnny Rodriguez Gone on the Other Hand - Glaser Brothers Singing the Blues - Marty Robbi

Fourth Episode of Marla's Game: Baltimore Colts

Marla was helping out with Mike Curtis, Bill Curry and Bubba Smith. But the mailman was played by Ernie Accorsi, the public relations director. Ernie gives Marla a letter said that Billy Ray Smith passed away right before the terrorist attack. Marla said, "It was from Billy Ray Smith Jr." Billy Ray Jr. was his son, who was playing for the Chargers. Marla said in note, "Dear Marla, my father passed away right before the terrorist attack on 9/11... I got a news casting wife and my sweet daughter Savannah." The next morning, while Marla was sleeping, someone has a tape recorder in which Don Shula said, "Is that you?" Marla screams out loud, it turned out, it was her older brother Harold, who shared a birthday with Johnny Unitas. Meanwhile, Bubba and Marla talks about having fun as Harold puts the picture frame, and Bubba said after he gasped, "It was Shula. Harold, put that thing down." Harold said, "Aye, Aye, Bubba." Then Bubba smashes th

Happy Birthday J.D.

Happy 16th birthday to J.D. Reeves, he will be the third Reeves grandchild to drive.

The Reeves Family Pairs With Glaser Brothers and Keith Whitley in Cartoon

The Reeves Family (Lincoln, Ethan, J.D., Jocelyn, TaRanda and Cheyenne) pairs with dead stars Keith Whitley and Tompall, Chuck and Jim Glaser in cartoon. All of them dead for 30 years. Lincoln plays electric guitar, Ethan on drums, J.D. on bass guitar, Jocelyn on acoustic guitar, TaRanda on steel guitar and Cheyenne on piano in live action. Keith and the Glasers never met or sing in a duet in person. The song was "A Hard Act to Follow," which was from Keith's first album.

Flashback: Lori's Show

In 1977, after her son Billy Ray's birth, Marla's sister-in-law Lori taped and aired her own comedy show called "The Lori Medders Show," and lasted two seasons. The first season: 1. Merle Kilgore as her ex-boyfriend and Billy Walker as a friend. 2. Chet Atkins as a musician at the club, and Jeannie Seely as herself. 3. Jeannie C. Riley as herself and Bobby Bare as himself. 4. Hank Locklin and Jimmy C. Newman as themselves. 5. Bobby Bare and Tom T. Hall as themselves. 6. Dottie West as herself and Johnny Rodriguez as a neighbor. 7. Billy "Crash" Craddock and Larry Gatlin as Lori's older brothers. The second season: 1. Roy Acuff as a neighbor and Merle Kilgore as her ex-boyfriend. 2. June Carter Cash played as an aunt and Ray Stevens as himself. 3. Porter Wagoner played as himself, and Harold Reid (of the Statler Brothers) and Marla Medders played as husband and wife. The wife is Lori's character's youngest sister. Marla confirms after Harold's

Third Episode of Marla's Game: Kansas City Chiefs

Marla likes to have fun with Len Dawson, Willie Lanier and Jim Lynch. At the table, Len said when he holds a picture, "This is my daughter Lisa, she's a Chiefette." Marla said, "Did you have Len Jr." Len said, "I got one more in my wallet. That's him after my first wife died." Meanwhile, Marla said, "So, what's your real name?" Len said, "Leonard." Willie and Jim starts to laugh as Len said, "Now that's serious," and Marla kisses his left cheek. Marla was watching Len's news, and one of the players, E.J. Holub was there. Len said after she pauses, "That's E.J. Holub." Marla said, "I know, Len." Meanwhile, Marla was looking at the grave pictures of Len's parents. James died while Len was playing in 1969, and Annie died four days after Christmas 1974. Len said, "The name of my six older brothers were Ronald, James, Gilbert, Joshua, Thomas and Jack. I was the ninth child and th

Happy Birthday Stevie

Happy 6th birthday to Stevie Whitley, the only daughter of Cheyenne and Randy Whitley. She lost three brothers for two years, and three brothers are surviving.

Maverine Retired as Disc Jockey

Weeks after the finale of "The Michael Sisters Story," Maverine confirms her retirement as a disc jockey, and Marla's great-nephew Devin is stepping down to support his two sons. They don't want legends forever, but they got current players from now on. Recently, Maverine visit Scott Studwell, Mick Tingelhoff's wife Phyllis and Paul Krause's granddaughter Maggie Malecha while the three players honored in the Minnesota Sports Hall of Fame.

"NASCAR Style" Resumes After Chase Elliott Injures

Chase Elliott is supposed to be filming for "Wong and Conrad: NASCAR Style," however, he ended up a crash for a snowmobile with Heather Lytle. The replacement is Ross Chastain. Riley Herbst will also participate for filming as did Harrison Burton. The film is resumed.

Flashback: Marla's Specials

In January 1976, Marla had her first special with guest stars Mel Street and Freddy Weller. Ten months later, the next special is Marla in Nashville with guest stars Red Sovine, Johnny Paycheck and Larry Gatlin. Red confirms he dated her before the show and his wife died on Marla's 18th birthday. Three months later in 1977, the Valentine's Day special is featured by Billy "Crash" Craddock and Maverine Michael. Next is Easter Sunday with Marla is featured by the Statler Brothers and Connie Smith. In December, the Christmas special is featured by Craddock, Gatlin, Johnny Rodriguez and Bob Luman. In February 1978, the next special is Marla: After the Super Bowl with Paycheck, Street, and her brother Harold Medders. Cameos were Roger Staubach, Tony Dorsett, Ralph Neely, Larry Cole, D.D. Lewis and Cliff Harris. In June, the next special is Marla's Sinners and Saints Special is featured by the Statlers, Maverine and Gary Stewart. Mick Tingelhoff had a cameo in "Sin

Second Episode of Marla's Game: New York Jets

Marla and Joe Namath were talking about back in their younger days. Joe said, "Thank you, Lord." Joe brought Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons record, Marla said, "Give me that, Joe, pretend I'm Mrs. Werblin." Marla thinks she's Mrs. Werblin and said, "Joseph, it's show business." Joe said, "No, it's not, it's football. This is football, it's not show business." Marla said, "Let me think what I said, Joey, it's show business." Meanwhile, Don Maynard said, "I believe it was on Thursdays, where a friend of mine ordered a wrong kind of soup." Marla said in shock, "So sorry to hear that, Donny." Gerry Philbin said, "He was tough, as, nails. Believe me, I give up." Marla said, "What was that?" Gerry said, "And I called him a Prima Donna, when a young man at 8 years old told me to signed autographs, and then, Walt Michaels threatened me." Marla was watching a 1972

Happy Birthday Cas

Happy 1st birthday to Cas Whitley, who will be a big brother of Conway Jennings Whitley to be due next month.

Flashback: Maverine Forms "Unofficial" Group

In 1980, Maverine pairs with Teri Tingelhoff and Zendi Krause in the unofficial group called "Teri, Zen and Maeve." They do comedy jokes and singing Larry Gatlin songs so does the Statler Brothers. The girls sang background vocals on Maverine's nine of ten songs on her third album. Teri decided to leave to support her brothers, even Zendi to support her siblings. Teri is divorced with two sons and died on Feb. 18, 2021, and Zendi is widowed with two children.