Here’s the eighth episode of Japanese television’s “Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” which chronicles the singer and actor’s trip down the Mother Road last fall. https://vimeo.com/37870850 This installment doesn't take place on Route 66, but at Monument Valley. I wasn't disappointed, and you probably won't be, either.
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“Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” Episode 7
Here’s the seventh episode of Japanese television’s “Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” which chronicles the singer and actor’s trip down the Mother Road last fall. This installment takes him from Amarillo to Gallup, N.M. It looks like a side trip to Monument Valley is coming up on the next episode. https://vimeo.com/37240819
“John Steinbeck: Voice of America”
If you have some time to kill, I highly recommend you watch this well-produced and thought-provoking one-hour segment by the BBC. The program deals with the life of John Steinbeck, author of "The Grapes of Wrath." Naturally, it's got plenty of Route 66-related content. https://youtu.be/xDL5T8IuMvw
“Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” Episode 6
Here’s the sixth installment of Japanese television’s “Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” which chronicles a singer and actor’s trip down the Mother Road last fall. In this episode, he cowboys up at a ranch in the Amarillo area: https://vimeo.com/36947317 This is my favorite episode so far. Yamashita is clearly thrilled to be on the back of a horse; … Continue reading “Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” Episode 6
Roadie wins free Phillips 66 fuel for a year
In November, we reported that St. Louis-based roadie Rich Dinkela of HookedonRoute66.com had entered the Local Legends contest sponsored by Phillips 66. The top winner would win $1,000 cash and free gasoline for a year. This was his video: https://youtu.be/4YN9Efq65nU The winners have been announced, and Dinkela finished third. He earned no cash, but he … Continue reading Roadie wins free Phillips 66 fuel for a year
Release date, price set for “Route 66” DVD set
Shout! Factory, which recently acquired rights to the "Route 66" television series of 1960-64, announced Friday a price tag and release date for its 24-DVD box set of all four seasons of the acclaimed drama. The "Route 66" box set has a street date of May 22. However, customers who pre-order direct from Shout! Factory … Continue reading Release date, price set for “Route 66” DVD set
Two Chevy Route 66 commercials shot on the Mother Road
In recent weeks, we learned that one of the candidates for the Chevrolet Route 66 commercial for the Super Bowl was shot on Route 66. Apparently at least two others were shot on Route 66. One of the spots prominently feature the historic U-Drop Inn gas station in Shamrock, Texas, and a couple of great-looking Corvettes. Here's a … Continue reading Two Chevy Route 66 commercials shot on the Mother Road
“Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” Episode 5
Here’s the fifth installment of Japanese television’s “Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” which chronicles a singer and actor’s trip down the Mother Road last fall. He goes from Oklahoma City to Amarillo, Texas. I'm glad he got to see wild turkeys in western Oklahoma. And he didn't attempt the Big Texan 72-ounce steak challenge, but close. https://vimeo.com/35942955 Looking … Continue reading “Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” Episode 5
“Route 66: Return to the Road”
Here's something I haven't seen in a few years ... the first few minutes of "Route 66: Return to the Road with Martin Milner." Someone posted this segment on Vimeo in recent days; you'll have to click on the screen shot to see the clip: The 1998 film, which was more than 2 1/2 hours … Continue reading “Route 66: Return to the Road”
“Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” Episode 4
Here's the fourth installment of Japanese television’s “Yamashita Tomohisa Route 66,” which chronicles a singer and actor’s trip down the Mother Road during the fall of 2011. He goes from Joplin, Mo., to Oklahoma City. Afton Station in Afton, Okla., and Ron "Tattoo Man" Jones play a big role in this episode. https://vimeo.com/35645926