Rich, 71, reunites with "Reba" co-stars Melissa Peterman and Reba McEntire ... to 2007 – takes on the role of a tattoo artist named Maverick who is also recovering from a stroke.

Maverick cast members are open to returning for Top Gun 3, one star doubts any chance of a reprisal if the third film gets made.

At the parlor, they meet tattoo artist Maverick (Rich), whose disability takes Bobbie by surprise. Earlier this season, McEntire’s Reba onscreen son-in-law Steve Howey also appeared on Happy’s ...