I don't yet have the first DVD box set of the first half-season of the "Route 66" television show. It's not going to be released until late October, and review copies haven't yet been mailed. However, the folks at Roxbury Entertainment sent a promotional DVD of one episode from 1960 -- "The Swan Bed," shot … Continue reading “Route 66” — a mini preview
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George Maharis, singer?
Apparently so. Check out these videos of an old jukebox playing one of his old 45s. According to AllMusic.com, the "Route 66" television star released two albums in 1962. The Collectibles label combined the two into one compact disc in 2000. And, yes, Bobby Troup's "Route 66" is one of the songs that Maharis recorded.
What’s cooking at Boot Hill?
Here in Oklahoma, I haven't been able to go to Vega, Texas, and check out Rory Schepisi's recently opened Boot Hill Saloon & Grill on Route 66. However, the Amarillo Globe-News visited, and published a story about it Tuesday (free registration required). Some tidbits from the well-rounded article: Schepisi is considering opening another restaurant, in … Continue reading What’s cooking at Boot Hill?
Wallis and Colbert
Author Michael Wallis was on the Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report" last week to plug his new book, "The Lincoln Highway." Here is the video clip of the interview: Wallis also is well-known for the best-selling "Route 66: The Mother Road" and mentions ol' 66 during the bantering. UPDATE 8/23/07: YouTube removed the video because … Continue reading Wallis and Colbert
A tribute to “Route 66”
This is one YouTube poster's tribute of the "Route 66" television show from 1960 to 1964. Soon, everyone will have the opportunity to see what all the fuss was about. You can pre-order the first half of season one of "Route 66" on DVD here. The set will hit the streets on Oct. 23.
Meeting of the minds
Author Michael Wallis was on "The Colbert Report" last night to plug his "The Lincoln Highway" book. He made a few mentions of Route 66 as well. If you missed the interview, you can view it here. (High-speed connection is recommended; even so, give it time to load and play.) Colbert teased to the segment … Continue reading Meeting of the minds
“Route 66” DVD box cover
Today, I received the image that will be used in the cover of the upcoming DVD set of the first half-season of the critically acclaimed "Route 66" television series. Here it is: With the news release that came with it, there's this item about the special features on the DVD: Come along for the ride … Continue reading “Route 66” DVD box cover
Michael Wallis to appear on “The Colbert Report”
Author Michael Wallis will be interviewed Wednesday by Steven Colbert on The Comedy Channel's "The Colbert Report." Wallis says Colbert wants to discuss Wallis' recently published "The Lincoln Highway" book and other old roads -- presumably Route 66 one of them. Wallis is familiar with Colbert's sly satire, so don't expect him to get ambushed. … Continue reading Michael Wallis to appear on “The Colbert Report”
Food Network has a hanging chad problem
Rory Schepisi is readying her Boot Hill Saloon & Grill on Route 66 in Vega, Texas, for opening this weekend. It will be fully operational for food service at 4 p.m. Saturday, with a dance at 10 p.m. with music by Blue Steel. But equally newsworthy is that according to the Second Helpings blog, the … Continue reading Food Network has a hanging chad problem
More details about “Route 66” DVD release
The upcoming DVD release of the critically acclaimed "Route 66" television series will be a four-disc set of the show's first 15 episodes in 1960. Among the special features will be descriptions of the Chevrolet Corvettes used during the series' run, plus biographies and filmographies of impressive list of actors who appeared on the show. … Continue reading More details about “Route 66” DVD release