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

Nicely done

According to KRT Productions, a Schaumburg, Ill.- based company, this little video was created for WYCC-TV in Chicago, a PBS station. Other than that, I know nothing. I'm assuming it's for an upcoming documentary by the station. I'll try to find out more. UPDATE: Kathy Rivera, president of KRT, replied to an e-mail that her … Continue reading Nicely done

It’s all gute

Globe Reisefilme, based in Germany, has been posting videos on YouTube from Route 66. Here's one about the town of Seligman, Ariz., and native son Angel Delgadillo. Even with the clip's language barrier, it's pretty cool: More Globe Reisefilme videos can be found here.