In the late 1970s, Parton’s fame and success grew after she crossed over from a strictly country audience to a mainstream audience. She also signaled that she wanted to get involved in the film ...

The two also worked together in ‘The Longest Yard,’ ‘Smokey and the Bandit,’ ‘Hooper’ and ‘B.L Stryker.’ By Mike Barnes Senior Editor The 5-foot-5 Wise also was the butt of Reynolds’ jokes as marina ...