A few months ago, it was reported that Andrew Horton, director of the Film and Video Studies program at the University of Oklahoma, was about to begin shooting an independent film, "Route 66." This was the reported premise: The film is about Panos, a Greek soap opera star fulfilling his dying father’s dream to journey … Continue reading “Route 66” indie film put on hold
Author: Ron Warnick
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Foothill Boulevard improvements to start next month
The city of Upland, Calif., is set to begin reconstruction of half-mile section of Foothill Boulevard, aka Route 66, next month, reports the Ontario Daily Bulletin. Last year, Quincy put together the Foothill Committee, made up of volunteers, that serves as a focal group to improve and identify different projects along the historic Route 66. … Continue reading Foothill Boulevard improvements to start next month
Route 66 Rendezvous cruises to the end
The annual Route 66 Rendezvous in San Bernardino, Calif., which saw its final day Sunday, appears to have been another success. The San Bernardino County Sun reports that an estimated 400,000 to 500,000 people attended. And there were no problems, thanks to the high security presence there. Combine that with mild weather, and it sounds … Continue reading Route 66 Rendezvous cruises to the end
Newspaper tells about Lewis Motel’s plight
The Joplin Globe reported today about the near-certain destruction of the Lewis Motel in Vinita, Okla., to make way for an O'Reilly Auto Parts store, and an auction of the motel's neon sign on eBay. O'Reilly Auto Parts, which is ironically based in the Route 66 town of Springfield, Mo., has not so far responded … Continue reading Newspaper tells about Lewis Motel’s plight
Route 66 Rendevous updates
More of the San Bernardino County Sun's coverage of Saturday's events at the Route 66 Rendezvous: A look at the cruising cars. A story about a woman whose 1948 Ford convertible is a connection to her late husband. The car of the day is Russ Fielding's souped-up 1966 Mustang.
Route 66 Rendezvous updates
Here's the San Bernardino County Sun's coverage of Day 2 of activities at the Route 66 Rendezvous. A look at literal horsepower and teardrop trailers at the Rendezvous. Here's a story from the Press-Enterprise about the burnout contest. The Sun's Car of the Day is a 1934 Graham taxicab. Check the Sun's main Rendezvous page … Continue reading Route 66 Rendezvous updates
Austin Sevens group in Gallup
The Gallup Independent caught up with the British group that's driving antique Austin Sevens on Route 66.
Across the country in four minutes
Yahoo! posted this video of someone who drove from Portland, Maine, to Los Angeles and videotaped the whole thing at one second per mile. It's equivalent to road-tripping at 1,000 mph. It's all interstate, but I did glimpse some landmarks familiar to Route 66 travelers, including Tucumcari Mountain, some New Mexico mesas and Kaibab National … Continue reading Across the country in four minutes
Thunderbird Motel sign up for sale again
Back in June, the Thunderbird Motel neon sign that once graced the Route 66 motor court in Miami, Okla., was sold in an estate auction for a reported $24,000. Now it's for sale again -- this time on eBay. The bidding is up to $3,750, but there's more than six days left in the auction, … Continue reading Thunderbird Motel sign up for sale again
Oprah stops at Mr. D’z
Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner is a 1950s-themed restaurant in Kingman, Ariz. It's well-known in Route 66 circles. One day in May, Mr. D'z had an unexpected patron -- Oprah Winfrey. The Queen of Daytime TV downed a hamburger (she gave it a hearty thumbs-up) and a root beer and let her film crew do … Continue reading Oprah stops at Mr. D’z