KOTV in Tulsa filed a report about why the historic 11th Street Bridge remains closed to vehicles and pedestrians, even though it was originally envisioned as a centerpiece of Tulsa's Route 66. The answer has been answered here before -- namely, it was found later that rehabbing the bridge would have eaten up nearly all … Continue reading Why the historic 11th Street Bridge remains closed
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.
Playing with authority
Here's the aptly named Western Swing Authority playing Bobby Troup's "Route 66." Based on information I tracked down, Western Swing Authority is a sort of all-star team, based in Canada, of studio and touring musicians who like Western swing.
Popping a top on POPS beer
This flew under my radar, but POPS on Route 66 in Arcadia, Okla., introduced its own line of beer last year. That's in addition to the 500 types of sodas it sells. It offers POPS Hops Premium Select, Lager and Pilsner, all brewed by Huebert Brewing in Oklahoma City. Jennifer Eve, a spokeswoman for POPS, … Continue reading Popping a top on POPS beer
On the path of “Easy Rider”
MrZip66, a motorcycle enthusiast who is on our blogroll, recently produced a post so good that I wish I had written it. After years of research, he managed to figure out the route the characters took in the 1969 film "Easy Rider." Not only does he have a map so you can take the route … Continue reading On the path of “Easy Rider”
“Get Your Kicks” variety show this weekend
Found this from the Webster-Kirkwood Times of west St. Louis County in the calendar section: "Get Your Kicks On Route 66," a variety show, will be presented in the Emerson Auditorium of St. Luke's Hospital's North/South Medical Building, 222 S. Woods Mill Road in Chesterfield, May 15-17. Join the Whacky family as they travel across … Continue reading “Get Your Kicks” variety show this weekend
The Golden Light shines through
Roy McCoy, a correspondent with KAMR-TV in Amarillo, checks out that city's historic Golden Light Cafe, located on the main alignment of Route 66 through town. Click here to see the video. Roadfood.com also lists it as a recommended restaurant in the area.
The worst “American Idol” audition
Brian Haas of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel chose his worst auditions in the history of "American Idol." This one, where Jacqueline "Scat Girl" Roman tries to sing "Route 66," was named numero uno. It is genuinely painful to hear, but worth watching the reaction of the judges, in particular Randy Jackson.
“Get Fit on Route 66” tuned up
A few years ago, Health Enhancement Systems released an online fitness program called "Get Fit on Route 66," where participants could take a virtual tour of the Mother Road while meeting their fitness goals. The "Route 66" program has been the popular for the Midland, Mich., firm, with clients including AARP, corporations, universities, hospitals and … Continue reading “Get Fit on Route 66” tuned up
Film review: “The Hitchhiking Movie”
Ryan Jeanes and camerman Phillip Hullquist tell bystanders they're going to hitchhike from New York City to Los Angeles in one week as part of a documentary. And that's without money for food or lodging. Tired of hearing about stories of serial murderers or sex predators preying on hitchhikers, they aim to prove there are … Continue reading Film review: “The Hitchhiking Movie”
“GMA Weekend” on the Mother Road, Part 2
Here's the other half of the segment that "GMA Weekend" did about Route 66 from Clinton, Okla., to Albuquerque. It takes on a more thoughtful and contemplative tone. Link to the video is here.