Ray Johnston on Family Feud

Ray Johnston, the one-time Mavs summer leaguer and leukemia survivor, and his family hope to strike it rich on the Family Feud. The Johnstons of Dallas are taking on the McFarland family of Phelan, CA, on Feb. 1.

Ray still has a lot of friends in the Mavs locker room and throughout the organization. His courageous battle with the disease may have ended his playing career, but he continues to stay connected to the game through coaching.

The rest of this family on the Feud includes: cousin Jim, a marketing specialist; uncle Wat, a manufacturer; cousin Brice, an attorney; and cousin Mason, who’s in the insurance industry.

“My cousins and I like to get together, especially if it involves competition, a challenge or a vacation and this involved all three,” Ray said. “If we win, we’re planning another vacation.”

Feud host John O’Hurley added: “Those Johnstons are a bunch of really smooth characters. Hopefully their antics will throw the other team off and they can bring a victory home to Big D.

“Will Dallas’ Johnston Family win enough to go on an expensive vacation? We’re not saying, but viewers can find out by tuning in.”

The show airs locally in DFW at noon Monday-Friday KDAF-TV (Channel 9).