KAMR-TV of Amarillo reports that Adam Richman, host of the Travel Channel's "Man v. Food," was in Amarillo recently for a taping of a tour of the city's most notable restaurants. Richman's chow-down schedule included \such Route 66 stalwarts as the Golden Light Cafe and the Big Texan Steak Ranch, the latter at which he … Continue reading Travel Channel host takes a bite out of Amarillo
Category: Television
“Rhythms of the Road” trailer
Greene HD Productions has just completed a 12-minute trailer of the "Rhythms of the Road" television music series that's set to air this spring. Go here to watch it. You'll see a lot of Route 66 landmarks, including the U-Drop Inn in Shamrock, Texas; the Big Texan Steak Ranch of Amarillo; the Munger Moss Motel … Continue reading “Rhythms of the Road” trailer
Rhythms of the Road update
Remember "Rhythms of the Road," the musical TV show that shot episodes at a number of Route 66 sites a few weeks ago? Brian Greene of Greene HD Productions, which is producing the show, e-mailed to say the tour was a "BIG success" and the company is in the midst of editing footage to get … Continue reading Rhythms of the Road update
Notes from the road
I overlooked this story a few weeks ago, but the neon Route 66 sign at Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa was damaged by a thief or vandal. The sign has been taken down for repairs and will be re-erected when it's completed. --- Season 3 of the original "Route 66" television series will be … Continue reading Notes from the road
Autographed “Route 66” DVDs for sale on eBay
I've been alerted that there's a set of "Route 66: Season One, Volume One" DVDs, autographed by co-star George Maharis, for sale on eBay. The publicist for Maharis and the "Route 66" re-release alerted me to this, so the autograph is on the level. Proceeds from the sale benefit the Friends of Ivanhoe Elementary School … Continue reading Autographed “Route 66” DVDs for sale on eBay
Preview: “A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway”
The Lincoln Highway is not Route 66. Instead of going from Chicago to L.A., it traverses the country from New York City's Times Square to San Francisco. The Lincoln is 1,000 miles longer. And it predates the Mother Road by more than a decade. However, Mother Road aficionados will find a lot to love during … Continue reading Preview: “A Ride Along the Lincoln Highway”
Notes from the Preservation Conference
I attended a couple of Route 66-related seminars and took a stroll in the exhibition hall on Wednesday during the National Preservation Conference at the Tulsa Convention Center in Tulsa. Here are a few news items that should be of interest to roadies: -- I ran into Albert Okura, owner of the Juan Pollo restaurants … Continue reading Notes from the Preservation Conference
Release of “Route 66” Season Two DVDs delayed
TVShowsOnDVD.com reports that the release on DVD of "Route 66 -- The Complete Second Season" is being delayed. Instead of Tuesday, the DVD set from that fabled 1960s television drama will be coming out Nov. 4. So hang in there; it's coming. According to Amazon.com, it's an eight-disc set that retails for $49.98. But several … Continue reading Release of “Route 66” Season Two DVDs delayed
Road report of “Rhythms of the Road”
The Joplin (Mo.) Independent filed this report of Green HD Productions' taping of "Rhythms of the Road" at the Coleman Theater in nearby Miami, Okla. It's part of a 13-part music television series; the producers have long been associated with the RFD-TV cable channel.
Musical TV series to be shot on Route 66
Greene HD Productions is taking to the Mother Road next month to shoot a 13-episode television series called "Rhythms of the Road." From the news release: Combining the successful Johnnie High’s Country Music Revue series aired during the past two years on the RFD TV cable network and Greene’s work on the award-winning Route 66 … Continue reading Musical TV series to be shot on Route 66