Ten years ago today, the first episode of the acclaimed AMC drama "Breaking Bad" aired. Although "Breaking Bad" -- now considered one of the best dramas in television history -- concluded its run more than four years ago, "Breaking Bad" fans continue to flock to Albuquerque to see its shooting sites, including a few on … Continue reading Premiere of “Breaking Bad” marks 10th anniversary
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C-SPAN to feature Springfield, Missouri, in January
Residents of Springfield, Missouri, last week welcomed a film crew from C-SPAN that will feature the city during the cable network's C-SPAN Cities Tour of several medium-sized cities. Among the segments the nonprofit cable network featured were about Wild West figure Wild Bill Hickok, the Trail of Tears, Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield of the Civil … Continue reading C-SPAN to feature Springfield, Missouri, in January
The first episode of “Jim Hinckley’s America — A Trek Along Route 66”
Promote Kingman recently released the first in what will be a series of videos called "Jim Hinckley’s America -- A Trek Along Route 66." The video by MyMarketing Designs was screened a few weeks ago in Kingman, Arizona, and it recently was embedded on the Promote Kingman webpage. It features local author and Route 66 advocate Jim Hinckley … Continue reading The first episode of “Jim Hinckley’s America — A Trek Along Route 66”
Illinois touts Route 66 to young people in new “Up for Amazing” campaign
The Illinois Office of Tourism recently released its new "Up for Amazing" advertising campaign designed to draw tourists from the millennial generation and Generation X to the state. Route 66 features prominently in at least two of the 30-second ads. And several other attractions -- including Abraham Lincoln sites in Springfield and Chicago's Willis Tower -- … Continue reading Illinois touts Route 66 to young people in new “Up for Amazing” campaign
An interview with Jim Conkle
Those who ever have spent any time with longtime Route 66 aficionado Jim Conkle will recognize many of the things he says about the Mother Road in this interview. The 25-minute interview was done by host Joan Rudder-Ward on the "Silver Sage" program, a weekly 30-minute cable-television show geared towards the age-50-and-older crowd. It's a … Continue reading An interview with Jim Conkle
Kingman offers a different selling point
Borrowing an approach from all those pharmaceutical ads you see on television, the Kingman Visitors Center in Kingman, Arizona, explains why you need to get your kicks on Route 66. https://vimeo.com/203878226 Clever, isn't it? (Screen capture of Route 66 from Kingman Visitors Center video)
Route 66 episode of “Bizarre Foods” airs Feb. 21
A few weeks ago, Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel show "Bizarre Foods," announced a Route 66 episode was in the hopper for the program's new season. We now know when it first will air: 9 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Feb. 21. Here is the synopsis of the episode, titled "Road Tripping Route 66": … Continue reading Route 66 episode of “Bizarre Foods” airs Feb. 21
TLC airing reality show about tattoo parlor in Springfield, Missouri
TLC is airing a reality-television show, "Tattoo Girls," about an all-woman tattoo parlor along near Route 66 in Springfield, Missouri. In the program's trailer about the Ink Ink business, Route 66 and its role in Springfield get a few mentions: https://youtu.be/5_fE6qaRRgU The first thing I thought while viewing the trailer -- I wonder whether Ron "Tattoo … Continue reading TLC airing reality show about tattoo parlor in Springfield, Missouri
Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods” to feature Route 66 episode
Andrew Zimmern, host of the Travel Channel show "Bizarre Foods," said the show has produced a Route 66 episode for its ninth season. The new season of "Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern" began Tuesday night, but that was with the "Lewis and Clark Trail" episode. But Zimmern gave this news about the upcoming season on … Continue reading Travel Channel’s “Bizarre Foods” to feature Route 66 episode
Route 66 makes an appearance in Mercedes Super Bowl ad
The Super Bowl ad for the Mercedes-AMG GT Roadster takes a cue from the 1969 film "Easy Rider" and Steppenwolf's hit song from the movie, "Born to Be Wild." Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the visual punchline. https://youtu.be/BvHFM8c7cPM The Super Bowl is Feb. 5. The advertisement is directed by the Coen Brothers, … Continue reading Route 66 makes an appearance in Mercedes Super Bowl ad