MAGGIE VALLEY — As he looked up and down Wheels Through Time's cavernous interior, TV personality Rodney Miller couldn't stop smiling. He was grinning at the museum's vast collection of historical bikes and cars, but even more so at the man who'd brought it all to town. As owner Dale Walklser happily started up vintage bikes and told the tales behind them, both men were clearly having a ball.

"He's been so much fun," Miller said.

The host of RFD-TV's "Small Town Big Deal" looked tickled — and maybe a bit relieved, too. This would be good TV. He seemed sure of it. Filming is not always this easy, Miller explained. As he and his production crew travel the county looking for other "big deals" in small towns, some people clam up in front of the camera. Sometimes they need direction or help ...