This video is essentially a plug for US Food's soda line. But it also gives a good overview of POPS on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla. Artisan Sodas Route 66 from Hank Henry on Vimeo. UPDATE: I've been told that US Food has discontinued the sodas, and the video has been pulled.
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.
“Route 66” as heard in 1946
If you want to hear what "Route 66" sounded like when it was first recorded and released by Nat King Cole in 1946, this is the closest thing to it -- a 78 rpm record. https://youtu.be/kBRV6r2kKsc
“American Giants,” Episode 7
Here is the seventh episode of Joel Baker's "American Giants" series, about the history of Muffler Men fiberglass figures. https://youtu.be/M5fjDMRg8kI This episode, based in the Chicago area, delves into the difficulty of finding the history and spare parts for Muffler Men.
JFK cruised Route 66 in Albuquerque
KOB-TV in Albuquerque found a gentleman in town who used a home movie camera to document President John F. Kennedy and his motorcade going down Central Avenue (aka Route 66) in 1962. The footage had never been seen in public until now. https://youtu.be/9L91QhId0mY KOB's reporter, Chris Ramirez, wrote: The two minute silent film starts off … Continue reading JFK cruised Route 66 in Albuquerque
Book review: “Route 66 Treasures”
A new book from prolific author Jim Hinckley, "Route 66 Treasures" (64 pages, hardback, Voyageur Press, $30 U.S. retail) might seem just a simple collection of facsimile souvenirs from the Mother Road. It is that, but it's more. Although its 64 pages seem to be a slim book, Hinckley and more than 100 color illustrations … Continue reading Book review: “Route 66 Treasures”
A critique of Route 66 Beer
This fellow who calls himself The Beer Whisperer gives a taste test to Route 66 Beer. Once you get past the curses from him for accidentally spilling some of the beer and the video's low quality, the guy provides a knowledgeable critique of the brew that proves useful: https://youtu.be/4lj3QK-LPRc In case you're wondering, Route 66 … Continue reading A critique of Route 66 Beer
“Road Trip” episode from 2004
Here's the complete 44-minute episode of the Discovery Channel's "Road Trip" program that prominently featured Route 66. https://youtu.be/dTRzvhqDMa8 The episode shows Las Vegas' neon-sign boneyard before it opened, the Oatman Hotel when it was still taking overnight guests, and a lot of behind-the-scenes look at Hoover Dam, before the new highway was built near it.
Coming soon to your road
The Czech Route 66 Association will shoot another feature-length documentary about Route 66 next May. https://youtu.be/R5YF8pGRTj4 Its first film back in 2010 was televised all over Europe, and it's hoped this one will do the same.
Trip on Route 66 inspires new children’s book
Avid cyclist Steve Kime, who bicycled the length of Oklahoma nearly a decade ago for the Special Olympics, drew inspiration from a Route 66 trip for a new children's book, "Rollin on Route 66." The Edmond Sun caught up with Kime, who explained that the fiction book in sprinkled with real-life stories he experienced on … Continue reading Trip on Route 66 inspires new children’s book
66ers baseball team unveils new logos
The Inland Empire 66ers baseball team unveiled new logos that still pay tribute to Route 66 but go more in a muscle car and mechanic theme than the Route 66 shield. The Class A minor-league team, based in San Bernardino, Calif., unveiled the logos last week at Hanger 24 Brewery in Redlands, Calif. According to the … Continue reading 66ers baseball team unveils new logos