My search engine caught something I didn't expect. Chucky, the doll who's caused murder and mayhem in a bunch of horror movies, apparently has some sort of Route 66 connection in one of his films. In this news release touting the release of "Chucky: The Killer DVD Collection," it provides this summary to one of … Continue reading Chucky getting his kicks?
Author: Ron Warnick
I'm the editor and publisher of Route 66 News, a clearinghouse of events, information, and entertainment pertaining to historic U.S. 66, the Mother Road.
Wayne the Train
The Phoenix New Times has an interview with Wayne "The Train" Hancock, who's bringing his brand of honky-tonk and swing to southern Arizona. The article has these nuggets: "I did this interview the other day, and the guy asks me if I hate the road. Hell, about every other song on my new CD [Tulsa, … Continue reading Wayne the Train
A closer look at “Ultragate”
The Riverfront Times in St. Louis has a more in-depth look at the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge, which once carried Route 66, and artist James Woodfill's sprucing-up of the bridge, which he has called "Ultragate."
Deer friends
The Gateway to Sedona site in Arizona has posted an article about the Grand Canyon Deer Farm and Petting Zoo, which is on old Route 66 about 25 miles west of Flagstaff. The story has plenty of pictures of the deer, too. Everybody say, "Awwwwwwwww."
Mount Olive and Mother Jones
The Associated Content site has listed a "history detour" about Mount Olive, Ill., and its most famous resident, union activist Mother Jones. She is buried just off old Route 66 in the Union Miners Cemetery, and a monument also was erected there in her honor. The article also mentions the restored Soulsby Station on 66.
Why did George Maharis leave “Route 66”? — Part 2
Karen Funk Blocher has written on her Outpost Mavarin blog the second and final installment about why George Maharis left the "Route 66" show at the height of its popularity in 1963. In short, she reports that Maharis asked for a scaled-back shooting schedule that season because he was recovering from two bouts of hepatitis. … Continue reading Why did George Maharis leave “Route 66”? — Part 2
How did that happen?
I'm not quite sure how, but Route 66 News was nominated for Best Writing in the 2006 Okie Blog Awards. (And, no, I can't nominate myself.) I'm flattered. However, I'm fairly certain I'll be crushed, like an armadillo that's strayed too far into the middle of the Mother Road, by Charles G. Hill's Dustbury. He's … Continue reading How did that happen?
Hit the road with American Road’s Web site
As the weather cools and leaves on the trees are about to turn colors, American Road magazine put out a press release reminding people of their recently redesigned Web site. I can vouch for the magazine; it is a good resource of two-lane attractions.
A victory for retro
As Example A of how hot retro styling is in America and around the world, the Chrysler PT Cruiser is celebrating the production and sale of its 1 millionth car since its start in 2000, according to DueMotori.com of Italy. Not only does it look cool, but its gas mileage is decent, and its reliability … Continue reading A victory for retro
Preview of Route 66 Days
The Springfield (Mo.) News-Leader has a preview story and pretty much all the details about the Route 66 Days festival this coming Saturday in Strafford.