TVShowsonDVD.com reports that despite an announced released date of Jan. 12, 2010, "Route 66 -- The Complete Season 3" DVD set is sitting in Best Buy storerooms and will be on sale in an exclusive early release on Tuesday, July 14. So if you're itching to add to your collection of the classic 1960s drama, … Continue reading Season 3 of “Route 66” may be out soon
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Ken Burns plans TV series on Dust Bowl
Ken Burns, the acclaimed producer of documentaries who is most famous for his "The Civil War" series, is planning a new film about the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, according to a news release by OETA. Here's Burns' message to OETA and all readers: I'm asking Oklahomans to help me with a new public television … Continue reading Ken Burns plans TV series on Dust Bowl
“Great American Road Trip” premieres Tuesday
NBC's newest reality-television show, "The Great American Road Trip," which reportedly takes place on Route 66, is ginning up publicity for the series that begins at 8 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday. In case you haven't heard, the premise is that seven families are given an RV in which to travel. During their journeys, they have … Continue reading “Great American Road Trip” premieres Tuesday
Season 3 of “Route 66” coming in November
TVShowsonDVD.com reports that the complete Season 3 of the original "Route 66" television series will be released in an eight-DVD set on Nov. 10 with a $49.95 suggested retail price. According to the report, however, Critics Choice Video might exclusively release the entire set as early as late June. The release of "Route 66 -- … Continue reading Season 3 of “Route 66” coming in November
Reality series takes place on Route 66
I'd heard some inkling that a television reality series, "The Great American Road Trip," would be shot on the Mother Road. Looks like it's happening. From UPI: Produced by BBC Worldwide Productions and set to debut on NBC July 7, the show features seven families from divergent backgrounds going on "the journey of a lifetime," … Continue reading Reality series takes place on Route 66
“Route 66” producer dies
Mort Abrahams, a producer for the "Route 66" television show during the 1960s, died of natural causes at age 93 at his home in Sherman Oaks, Calif., reported the Hollywood Reporter. Abrahams was reportedly the show's producer in 1962-63. According to the IMDB.com, he produced the acclaimed episode, "Lizard's Leg and Owlet's Wing," in which … Continue reading “Route 66” producer dies
Notes from the road
We learned Thursday that longtime roadie Jeff Meyer, aka the Route 66 Roadologist, is in the hospital after having health problems earlier in the week, and he is undergoing tests. Meyer has been exploring Route 66 for more than two decades, is a founding member of the Illinois Route 66 Association, and was given the … Continue reading Notes from the road
Hand pedal power
Norberto de Angelis, the Italian man who sought to travel Route 66 on a specially equipped hand bicycle, apparently is on the Mother Road now. KOTV in Tulsa caught up with him. The former football player was partly paralyzed in a car accident, and is using the hand bicycle as a form of physical therapy. … Continue reading Hand pedal power
Where did that Ford Fairlane come from?
A bunch of people noticed the beautiful 1950s Ford Fairlane convertible that "Good Morning America Weekend" anchorwoman Kate Snow and her sister drove during a recent trip on Route 66. The Claremore (Okla.) Daily Progress answers the question on the source of the automobile. Its a 1958 Ford Fairlane 500 Skyliner with retractable hardtop, owned … Continue reading Where did that Ford Fairlane come from?
Rock Cafe reopens to the public
The Rock Cafe in Stroud, Okla., reopened to the public for the first time Friday morning since being heavily damaged by a fire nearly a year ago. A couple of contractors need to finish work on the historic Route 66 restaurant, and owner Dawn Welch and her crew could offer only a very limited menu, … Continue reading Rock Cafe reopens to the public