I've been seeing a wonderful Chevrolet commercial in recent days, about two sons who tracked down their father's 1965 Impala and bought it back for him. Here's the extended video of that moment: https://youtu.be/bz-nO6WvOYw Chevrolet.com posted some of the back story behind the video: In the fall of 1964, Herb Younger bought a brand-new Chevy … Continue reading “My Dad’s car”
Category: Television
Shout! Factory acquires “Route 66” television series
Shout! Factory, a respected DVD issuer and music label, has acquired all the rights to the "Route 66" television series of the early 1960s, reported the Hollywood Reporter. The rights to "Route 66," an Emmy-nominated and highly praised drama that co-starred Martin Milner and George Maharis, had been owned by Roxbury Entertainment since about 2000. … Continue reading Shout! Factory acquires “Route 66” television series
Tattoo Man’s bad, he’s nationwide
CNN and a bunch of other media outlets have picked up this video made by a Tulsa television station a few days ago. It's about Ron "Tattoo Man" Jones of Bartlesville, Okla., who has 103 tattoos on his body. All but one of those tattoos depict Route 66 landmarks. https://youtu.be/MKbrCL-n2_Y By the time you read … Continue reading Tattoo Man’s bad, he’s nationwide
Excerpts from “Route 66: The Road West”
This video clips contains excerpts from "Route 66: The Road West," a three-part television documentary that aired on NHK in Japan and a one-hour version on the A&E Channel here in the States. A lot of good stuff here, including Club Cafe in Santa Rosa when it was still open, Russell Soulsby when he was … Continue reading Excerpts from “Route 66: The Road West”
Book review: “Billy Connolly’s Route 66”
"Billy Connolly's Route 66" was a highly rated, four-episode television program that aired on ITV1 in the United Kingdom this fall. It earned a lot of praise from roadies who saw it, and its popularity very likely will spur a new wave of Britons traveling Route 66 in 2012. This entertaining but flawed book of … Continue reading Book review: “Billy Connolly’s Route 66”
“An Idiot Abroad,” Route 66 style
A few days ago, the British satirical comedy "An Idiot Abroad" took its main character, the dim-witted Karl Pilkington, down the Mother Road. You'll see the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Bottletree Ranch, and a few other Route 66 landmarks, along with bizarre side trips. Note: This episode contains some profanity and an adult situation or … Continue reading “An Idiot Abroad,” Route 66 style
The resiliency of the Eagles
If you have 20 minutes to spare, I urge you to watch a recent ESPN episode of "Outside the Lines." It deals with Joplin High School's football team in the weeks after the tornado that ravaged one-third of the town. Here's a trailer for the episode: https://youtu.be/VpA6FhTZKkI If you aren't moved by the final two … Continue reading The resiliency of the Eagles
Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe earns historic designation
Emma Jean's Holland Burger Cafe, which has served travelers on Route 66 in Victorville, Calif., since 1947, has been named as a historic point of interest by a history-based fraternal organization, reported the Victorville Daily Press. E Clampus Vitus, aka The Clampers, a fraternity dedicated to preserving Western heritage, chose the Holland Burger Cafe for … Continue reading Emma Jean’s Holland Burger Cafe earns historic designation
“Billy Connolly’s Route 66,” final episode
Here is the fourth and final episode of "Billy Connolly's Route 66," aired on ITV in Britain on Thursday. It goes from eastern Arizona to Santa Monica, in five parts: https://youtu.be/jlM6Fo5hOEY https://youtu.be/4ZdglmW1pGo https://youtu.be/BlhFSvN_EL8 https://youtu.be/sNi-niiBQ9k https://youtu.be/E7XkoT4V2oM Having watched the whole series, I predict this will become the biggest tourism boon to Route 66 since the Disney-Pixar … Continue reading “Billy Connolly’s Route 66,” final episode
Route 66’s starting point
WBBM Channel 2 in Chicago aired this segment Friday about Route 66's eastern starting point, featuring author and tour guide David Clark, aka Windy City Road Warrior. https://youtu.be/oucCSyrgW8Q Information about Clark's walking and driving tours are found here. You can shop for his books here. My favorite of the lot is "Exploring Route 66 in … Continue reading Route 66’s starting point