Nick Gerlich, a West Texas A&M marketing professor who is a big fan of Route 66 and the acclaimed "Breaking Bad" television drama, will lead a "Breaking Bad" motor tour of Albuquerque on Saturday. The tour will include more than 30 locations in Albuquerque where "Breaking Bad was filmed, including more than a dozen on … Continue reading Roadie will lead a “Breaking Bad” tour on Saturday
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Route 66 in Amarillo
This segment about Route 66 in Amarillo stars Bob "Crocodile" Lile of Lile Art Gallery and a host of other people from that Texas Panhandle city. https://youtu.be/nBCbXJRSd4U The video was produced by Larry Lemmons and aired on KVII-TV in Amarillo on Thursday. Music is by The Road Crew.
Anthony Bourdain acknowledges inaccuracy about Santa Fe eatery
Food critic Anthony Bourdain admitted he was wrong in his description of a Frito pie dish made by a restaurant in Santa Fe, N.M., reported the Associated Press and other media outlets. During a recent episode of CNN's "Parts Unknown" involving primarily taco stands along Route 66 in New Mexico, Bourdain visited the Five and … Continue reading Anthony Bourdain acknowledges inaccuracy about Santa Fe eatery
Extras from “Billy Connolly’s Route 66”
Longtime readers may remember "Billy Connolly's Route 66," a television miniseries in 2011 that set off a mini-boom of Route 66 interest around the world, especially the United Kingdom. Here's a 46-minute segment of outtakes -- including the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Okla. -- and musings from Connolly during the production: https://youtu.be/2XiQlCCiVJA You can buy … Continue reading Extras from “Billy Connolly’s Route 66”
Thoughts on “Breaking Bad”
The acclaimed AMC television drama "Breaking Bad" has received a lot of attention in recent weeks because it is embarking on its fifth and last season. For those who are unfamiliar, "Breaking Bad" tells the story of Walter White, a mild-mannered high school chemistry teacher who morphs into a drug kingpin. A diagnosis of inoperable … Continue reading Thoughts on “Breaking Bad”
“Shadows on 66” trailer
A few days ago, the folks who produced the upcoming "Shadows on 66" paranormal series posted this trailer for the first episode, which features Galena's Murder Bordello. https://youtu.be/DGDmIOEMYxg The episode will be available Sept. 13 via download or DVD from iTunes or the "Shadows on 66" website. Other Route 66-related episodes reportedly are coming in … Continue reading “Shadows on 66” trailer
Route 66 is subject of “America: Fact vs. Fiction” episode
An episode Wednesday of the "America: Fact vs. Fiction" program on the Military Channel will include Route 66 as its subject matter, according to an email from one of the show's creators. Joel Sturdivant interviewed "Route 66: The Mother Road" author Michael Wallis as part of the episode. The 30-minute show, subtitled "Roadside Stories," will … Continue reading Route 66 is subject of “America: Fact vs. Fiction” episode
Galena bordello featured in upcoming film
Three filmmakers announced this week the first offering of their latest project, "Shadows on 66," will be released via DVD and download Sept. 13. The first film in a series will feature Galena's Murder Bordello of Galena, Kan. The filmmakers are Brad and Barry Klinge of Discovery Channel’s "Ghost Lab" and Chip Coffey of A&E’s "Paranormal State" and … Continue reading Galena bordello featured in upcoming film
Casting director for “Route 66” featured in HBO film
Marion Dougherty, a casting director for the "Route 66" television drama of the early 1960s, will be featured in the documentary "Casting By" on Monday night on the HBO cable network, according to the Los Angeles Times. Dougherty also led the casting for television's "Naked City" and the films "The Sting," "Midnight Cowboy," "The Paper Chase," … Continue reading Casting director for “Route 66” featured in HBO film
Watch the Route 66 edition of “What Would You Do?”
The Route 66 edition of ABC News' reality program "What Would You Do?" aired Friday night. But if you missed it, you can watch it on Hulu here: The network also provided some online outtakes from the Route 66 trip, including the film crew's pit stops: Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. And the … Continue reading Watch the Route 66 edition of “What Would You Do?”