More “Route 66” DVDs coming in May

TV Shows on DVD reports that Roxbury Entertainment will be releasing the entire first season of the "Route 66" television series in an eight-DVD set on May 20. The Season 1 set will retail for $49.95, including all the extra features (Corvette overviews, filmographies of the cast, and original commercials). Also on May 20, the … Continue reading More “Route 66” DVDs coming in May

Route 66 stretch may be added to National Register

A section of old Route 66 on the southeast edge of Springfield, Ill., has been recommended by a state advisory panel to the National Register of Historic Places, reports the Springfield Journal-Register. According to the article, it's a 1.3-mile section of road between East Lake Shore Drive and New City Road, south of the lake. … Continue reading Route 66 stretch may be added to National Register

“Oklahoma Hills”

Here's an excellent video with accompaniment by Red Dirt music artist Jimmy LaFave singing "Oklahoma Hills." The footage definitely carries a western Oklahoma vibe (keep your eyes peeled for a certain highway shield). It captures the amazing topography and romance of the Sooner State as well as anything I can think of. In case you're … Continue reading “Oklahoma Hills”

The fest that’s the best

OK, perhaps the post title is laying it on a bit thick. But among Route 66 enthusiasts, the Route 66 Festival with its Will Rogers Awards banquet are among the first things that they circle on their calendars. Route 66 Festival '08 takes place on June 18-22 in Litchfield, Ill.  The festival includes the town's … Continue reading The fest that’s the best