The "Treasure Hunters Roadshow" syndicated television show is coming to Albuquerque on March 1-4 for filming along Route 66 in the city, according to a press release today. Albuquerque residents are invited to bring their rare collectibles and antiques to the Inn at Rio Rancho for evaluation by antique experts from 9 am to 6 … Continue reading Antiques TV show coming to Albuquerque
Category: Television
Exploring the Inland Empire’s Route 66
Here's a good video about The Magic Lamp Inn restaurant, which has graced Route 66 in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., since 1955. This is part of the ongoing Inland Empire Explorer series. Here are more Route 66-related videos about Sierra Bakery and Wigwam Motel in Rialto, and the McDonald's Museum in San Bernardino (owned by Juan … Continue reading Exploring the Inland Empire’s Route 66
A tour down Route 66 in Missouri
This 22-minute video on the Mother Road in Missouri features irreverent hosts Jeremy Wood and Diane Robertson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_03_n31niA The television show is called "Just Down the Road." Other episodes can be viewed online at its website.
Rust in peace
Stumbled onto this segment from the "AAA Presents Highroads with Dan Davis" television program in Arizona about the photography artwork of Cheyenne Rouse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bH3PUvKkb0 Rouse's work features a lot of old vehicles along Route 66. You can see her "Rust in Peace" series on her website here. And, yes, you can buy one of those … Continue reading Rust in peace
Book about “Route 66” TV show has been revamped
James Rosin, who published a book about the "Route 66" television drama a few years ago, in mid-January published an extensively revised and augmented edition. "Route 66: The Television Series" (286 pages, softcover, Autumn Road, $21.95) contains about 100 more pages than its 2007 predecessor. (A review of the first book can be read here.) … Continue reading Book about “Route 66” TV show has been revamped
Family feud
This is "Route 66," a Spain short-form television series that was shot during a trip along Route 66. It received praise at several film festivals. Instead of strictly a travelogue, this also is about a brother and sister that quarrel a lot, but eventually find reconciliation. Total running time is about 1 hour, 25 minutes. … Continue reading Family feud
An Aussie on the road
TVS-TV in Australia says it soon will air some episodes of "Classic Restos," including ones that were shot on Route 66 a couple of years ago. Here's an excerpt of the "Restos" program on the Mother Road. This one spends a lot of time at Country Classic Cars near Staunton, Ill.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BeagegGYqo
Billy Vaughn’s take on “Route 66”
The "Route 66" instrumental for the 1960s television drama of the same name was originally written and arranged by Nelson Riddle. This version by Billy Vaughn contains subtle differences -- especially the backing vocals -- but is largely the same. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSnoI0IFqoY
New Oklahoma guide touts restaurant options
If you're traveling Route 66 through the Sooner State and wondering about a place to eat, the state tourism department has just published its Discover Oklahoma Destination Dining Guide to help you decide, according to The Oklahoman newspaper. This food lovers' companion was compiled by the experts from the “Discover Oklahoma” television show and is the … Continue reading New Oklahoma guide touts restaurant options
Route 66 television show being filmed
Longtime Route 66 advocate Jim Conkle recently started a blog. In one of those posts, he mentioned that he and a camera crew are traveling Route 66 to produce a television show. That included recent filming at Elmer Long's Bottletree Ranch near Oro Grande, Calif., and the Harvey House in Barstow. Conkle wrote: So what … Continue reading Route 66 television show being filmed