In June, Amber McKenzie took a trip down Route 66 with her father and carried along a video camera. The result is a documentary film, "Father, Daughter, Mother Road." Here's the trailer for the film: https://youtu.be/XnOX2rQ0iyw I emailed McKenzie about the film. Her reply: It's been a dream of mine to travel Route 66 with … Continue reading Father-daughter trip becomes a documentary
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“Billy Connolly’s Route 66,” Episode 3
Here's the third episode of "Billy Connolly's Route 66," which aired across the pond earlier today on ITV. It goes from Oklahoma City to eastern Arizona. Here's the complete episode in five parts: https://youtu.be/_V-L6VSddlQ https://youtu.be/_4I7Yip_l04 https://youtu.be/0dDxv2NHfVM https://youtu.be/yRKXATPOAEs https://youtu.be/ZpOGFeBI-fQ
New preview video for Route 66 fitness program
Health Enhancement Systems, which has touted a "Get Fit on Route 66" program for workplaces or groups for several years, recently concocted a new video about it. It's a well-designed clip: https://youtu.be/QPS-R6Q6Jzo Here's my story about the program from 2009.
Getting kicks on an old Jeep
Global Content Partners is producing videos to mark Jeep's 70th anniversary. Here's a clip about two fellows he did the Mother Road in a 60-year-old Jeep. https://vimeo.com/29595465
“Billy Connolly’s Route 66,” Episode 2
The second episode of "Billy Connolly's Route 66" aired today in England. And, like clockwork, the same fellow on YouTube has posted it in five parts. This episode goes from St. Louis to Oklahoma City: https://youtu.be/Ag7yt4JDRgw https://youtu.be/osNgoRVHVXs https://youtu.be/_aN_cNltZcU https://youtu.be/sc6xcfpU5JQ https://youtu.be/iRwPyOcoaSk
Clues on Route 66 lead way to free Dodge SUV
Dodge gave away a 2012 model of its Journey sport-utility vehicle with a series of video clues earlier this month. Many of the clues were on Route 66 in Oklahoma, and it took the Neidy family less than six hours to find it after the first clue aired, according to Truck Trend magazine. The 200-mile … Continue reading Clues on Route 66 lead way to free Dodge SUV
Route 66 from the viewpoint of a motorcycle
This should be an interesting project. Check it out ... https://youtu.be/Qjj8UgKdiNw
Billy Connolly’s Route 66, Episode 1
The first episode of "Billy Connolly's Route 66" aired on ITV earlier today in Great Britain. And someone has already posted it in five parts. I commend it to your attention: https://youtu.be/D0tj19prCIo https://youtu.be/Gy31esahn-Y https://youtu.be/lXMkFmM4W9w https://youtu.be/n-ZcuvAK7eE https://youtu.be/lWzIEQ1xSjs I just watched the whole thing, and it's delightful. It's well-photographed, and the side trips are very well-chosen. And … Continue reading Billy Connolly’s Route 66, Episode 1
Pixar’s podcasts from the Mother Road
A few weeks before "Cars" debuted in movie theaters in 2006, Pixar Animation Studios made available a series of behind-the-scenes podcasts about the film. The podcasts were available only via iTunes. But an enterprising soul on YouTube recently posted the videos for greater mass consumption. Here's the "Kickin' It on Route 66" podcast, showing how the … Continue reading Pixar’s podcasts from the Mother Road
A culinary tour
The Food Channel (not to be confused with the Food Network) posted this clip about many restaurant signs along the Mother Road and some non-food landmarks as well. https://youtu.be/UZOQqv9dWd8