Reality shorts for "What Would You Do?" are being filmed on Route 66 by ABC News, reported the Amarillo Globe-News. The newspaper caught up with the camera crew at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo. Producers chose the iconic Amarillo restaurant after deciding to film down historic Route 66. The crew began filming May 8 in … Continue reading Reality series being shot on Route 66
A competitor to the Hollywood sign?
Those who have traveled an old alignment of Route 66 recently along northeast Los Angeles may have gazed up into one of the hills overlooking the city and found an unfamiliar -- yet familiar -- sight. It's a massive "Glassellland" sign halfway up a hill above the Glassell ParkRecreation Center. According to a report in … Continue reading A competitor to the Hollywood sign?
Tornadoes cause damage in Oklahoma Route 66 towns
Powerful twisters on Sunday afternoon danced around the Route 66 corridor between Oklahoma City and Tulsa, and damaged homes in Wellston and Edmond, reported The Oklahoman newspaper and other media outlets. As of Sunday evening, there were no reports of injuries or fatalities. The Oklahoman posted this video from Edmond: Tornadoes also were reported near … Continue reading Tornadoes cause damage in Oklahoma Route 66 towns
The story behind Albuquerque’s big aluminum yucca
A huge aluminum yucca sculpture, appropriately titled "Aluminum Yucca," in the east mountains of Albuquerque along Interstate 40 and old Route 66 recently marked its 10th year of existence, reported the Albuquerque Journal. The 22-foot-tall artwork stands out no matter when you see it. Its shape and polished metal amid the mountain rocks capture eyes … Continue reading The story behind Albuquerque’s big aluminum yucca
A happy ending at Cadillac Ranch
We've seen a lot of bad and even unsavory news about Cadillac Ranch near Amarillo, Texas, in recent months -- mainly because of the many legal troubles of the art installation's longtime proprietor, Stanley Marsh 3. But this video reminds us that Cadillac Ranch remains a roadside attraction of levity ... and even poignancy. The … Continue reading A happy ending at Cadillac Ranch
New Illinois Route 66 Hall of Famers announced
The Route 66 Association of Illinois will induct three new members to its Hall of Fame on June 8, during its annual Hall of Fame banquet in Lincoln, Ill., reported the Morris Daily Herald. The newspaper said the association received 17 nominations for the annual induction. The Class of 2013 in the Illinois Route 66 … Continue reading New Illinois Route 66 Hall of Famers announced
Driving Route 66 in Amarillo
Meaghan Collier posted this story she did for KAMR-TV about Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas. Much of the segment focuses on the Sixth Street Historic District in Amarillo, and longtime roadies will recognize Bob "Crocodile" Lile being interviewed. https://youtu.be/HYmxLPrt_nw
The full “Two Lane Blacktop”
If you've never seen the 1971 film "Two Lane Blacktop," now's your chance. Someone has posted the entire movie on YouTube. https://youtu.be/INDEPvrKIv0 According to a Wikipedia article about the film: Two-Lane Blacktop is notable as a time capsule film of U.S. Route 66 during the pre-Interstate Highway era, and for its stark footage and minimal … Continue reading The full “Two Lane Blacktop”
Chicken-fried steak at Clanton’s
KTUL-TV in Tulsa continues its series about restaurants that serve chicken-fried steak with a road trip down Route 66 to Vinita, Okla., to visit Clanton's Cafe. If you can't see the video, just click on the link below: KTUL.com - Tulsa, Oklahoma - News, Weather Although the segment doesn't mention it, Clanton's also is famous … Continue reading Chicken-fried steak at Clanton’s
Local artist painting mural on McDonald’s Museum
Cartoonist Phil Yeh is painting an elaborate mural on the McDonald's Museum in San Bernardino, Calif., reported the San Bernardino County Sun. Yeh, who created a comic book about Route 66 several years ago, started the mural last year but was slowed by a stroke. Due to partial paralysis, he painted left-handed until he recovered … Continue reading Local artist painting mural on McDonald’s Museum