Well, I finally found it. There's a kazillion links to surf on Oprah Winfrey's Web site, but I found one about her and her friend Gayle's stop at Mr. D'z on Route 66 in Kingman, Ariz., during "Oprah and Gayle's Big Adventure." Here's a photo of Oprah giving a toast with a mug of Mr. … Continue reading Oprah’s Route 66 pit stop
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Oprah stops at Mr. D’z
Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner is a 1950s-themed restaurant in Kingman, Ariz. It's well-known in Route 66 circles. One day in May, Mr. D'z had an unexpected patron -- Oprah Winfrey. The Queen of Daytime TV downed a hamburger (she gave it a hearty thumbs-up) and a root beer and let her film crew do … Continue reading Oprah stops at Mr. D’z
Why did George Maharis leave “Route 66”? — Part 2
Karen Funk Blocher has written on her Outpost Mavarin blog the second and final installment about why George Maharis left the "Route 66" show at the height of its popularity in 1963. In short, she reports that Maharis asked for a scaled-back shooting schedule that season because he was recovering from two bouts of hepatitis. … Continue reading Why did George Maharis leave “Route 66”? — Part 2
Jann Scott’s Route 66 TV series is on Web
Television host Jann Scott of Boulder, Colo., has placed all 22 episodes of his whimsical 30-minute programs about historic Route 66 on Travel Channel 1 Web site here. They're available as podcasts, too.
Award-winning neon video is online
KNME-TV in Albuquerque a couple years ago produced "Route 66: The Neon Road," a 25-minute video about New Mexico's neon-sign restoration program for Route 66 businesses. The video won an Emmy. That video recently was posted at Google Video; you can watch the whole thing here below. It's an enjoyable video. The rockabilly-flavored soundtrack by … Continue reading Award-winning neon video is online
In the Vanilla Mood
A little weird, but it works. Vanilla Mood has tons of stuff on YouTube, including a version of "Like a Rolling Stone" and "Superstition." No, I'm not kidding.
Music break with Del Reeves
If you're not familiar with this tune, listen for the Route 66 reference near the end.
He passes the test
David Mitchell, an actor in the TV show "Fair City" across the pond, had one obstacle remaining before he could embark on a fundraising motorcycle ride on Route 66 to help the Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin, Ireland. He didn't have a motorcycle license. According to the Irish Examiner, that has been remedied. Get … Continue reading He passes the test
Asleep at the Wheel feelin’ wide awake
More fun from YouTube:
Q&A with “The Mother Road” director
Here's my e-mail question-and-answer session with Lauren Cardillo, director of "The Mother Road" documentary that airs on PBS-TV stations this month. In the film, Cardillo and her mother, Irene, take a full-length trip down Route 66 together. I contacted Lauren shortly after I watched an advanced copy of the film. Here are the questions and … Continue reading Q&A with “The Mother Road” director