By coincidence, on the same day family members announced the death of "Route 66" television series co-star Martin Milner, a story surfaced that reported the producer of the "From Dusk Till Dawn" television series will help create a reboot of "Route 66." Assignment X was interviewing "From Dusk Till Dawn" executive producer Juan Carlos Coto … Continue reading “From Dusk Till Dawn” producer to adapt “Route 66” reboot
“Route 66” co-star Martin Milner dies
Martin Milner, the co-star with George Maharis in the iconic "Route 66" television drama of the early 1960s, died Sunday night at age 83, according to media reports. The celebrity website TMZ.com first reported Milner's death shortly before midday today, and Variety magazine confirmed it through a representative of Milner's fan page. Milner, who portrayed Tod Stiles, and … Continue reading “Route 66” co-star Martin Milner dies
Albuquerque installs new Route 66-inspired directional signs
It took longer than expected, but the city of Albuquerque last week began installing its new directional tourism signs inspired by a Route 66 shield and a roadrunner, New Mexico's state bird. According to KRQE-TV in Albuquerque, the sign installed in the Nob Hill section of town is one of six that will be installed … Continue reading Albuquerque installs new Route 66-inspired directional signs
Redfork Depot proposed at Tulsa’s Route 66 Village
A West Tulsa group has submitted a Vision 2025 proposal for a Redfork Depot facility at the Route 66 Village site. The estimated $3.84 million project would be paid for by Vision 2025 sales-tax funds. Here are artist's renderings of the depot, shown next to the existing Frisco 4500 Meteor steam engine and Red Fork Centennial … Continue reading Redfork Depot proposed at Tulsa’s Route 66 Village
Two accused in double homicide at Bristow motel
Two people were arrested Thursday on suspicion of two killings that occurred more than five months ago at the Carolyn Inn motel on Route 66 in Bristow, Oklahoma. Antonio Rayfield Moore and Hanah Renee Jones, both 22, each were taken into custody in Tulsa on two counts of first-degree murder, according to the Tulsa World. … Continue reading Two accused in double homicide at Bristow motel
Software developer has idea for vacant Route 66 buildings
A software developer in Albuquerque has come up with a fascinating idea to help transform vacant buildings along the city's Central Avenue (aka Route 66) corridor, according to KOB-TV. Max Baptiste recently founded an initiative called We Are This City. Baptiste’s initiative will focus on transforming the exteriors of downtown vacant buildings through art and … Continue reading Software developer has idea for vacant Route 66 buildings
Booklet published on life of Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire
A friend of the late Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire has published a 28-page booklet, "Waldmire: An Artist's Life On Route 66." Springfield, Illinois, artist Bill Crook met Waldmire during the 1970s and wrote the book, according to the Springfield State Journal-Register. "Waldmire" includes reproductions of some of Waldmire's art, some of Crook's art, including … Continue reading Booklet published on life of Route 66 artist Bob Waldmire
The Route 66 episode of “Hotel Impossible”
The Travel Channel reality show "Hotel Impossible" aired a Route 66-related episode on Tuesday night, showing how host Anthony Melchiorri tries to dress up the Luxury Inn in Flagstaff, Arizona, and the Red Garter Inn and Canyon Motel and RV Park in Williams, Arizona. As you'll find, the Red Garter and the Canyon didn't need … Continue reading The Route 66 episode of “Hotel Impossible”
New mural installed at Joe Becker Stadium
A new mural that pays tribute to Route 66 and former Joplin baseball figures Joe Becker and Mickey Mantle went up a few days ago at the refurbished Joe Becker Stadium in Joplin, Missouri. The mural was funded by Leadership Joplin and created by several Missouri Southern State University students, according to KOAM-TV. The mural, … Continue reading New mural installed at Joe Becker Stadium
Two restaurants for sale in New Mexico
Two restaurants along Route 66 now are for sale in eastern New Mexico. Yvette Peacock recently announced in a Facebook post that the Rockin' Y's Roadhouse in Tucumcari is for sale because she's wanting to retire. More details were released at the Route 66 World website: Rockin’ Ys’ Roadhouse is a successful business on Route … Continue reading Two restaurants for sale in New Mexico