Here is the fourth and final episode of "Billy Connolly's Route 66," aired on ITV in Britain on Thursday. It goes from eastern Arizona to Santa Monica, in five parts: https://youtu.be/jlM6Fo5hOEY https://youtu.be/4ZdglmW1pGo https://youtu.be/BlhFSvN_EL8 https://youtu.be/sNi-niiBQ9k https://youtu.be/E7XkoT4V2oM Having watched the whole series, I predict this will become the biggest tourism boon to Route 66 since the Disney-Pixar … Continue reading “Billy Connolly’s Route 66,” final episode
Another new gas-station paint job in Tucumcari
Volunteers in Tucumcari, N.M., have been repainting abandoned gas stations in a classic, old-fashioned style to dress up the Route 66 corridor through town. The latest isn't an abandoned station, but one that has been converted into a smoke shop, across the road from the Lowes grocery store. The smoke shop now looks like a … Continue reading Another new gas-station paint job in Tucumcari
Zeno’s Motel and Steakhouse soon will close
Zeno's Motel and Steakhouse, a Route 66 fixture in Rolla, Mo., since 1956, will close its doors after its final day of business on Oct. 21, according to a longtime employee. Joyce Topolski, who says she's worked at Zeno's for 26 years, said in an email that "with competition and the economy, we can't go … Continue reading Zeno’s Motel and Steakhouse soon will close
A short look of 66
Nothin' But Shorts, an Australian company, posted this video shot a few years ago, shortly before the release of Disney-Pixar's "Cars." https://vimeo.com/30108479 Kudos to the subject matter; jeers to the poor visual quality of the film.
Short, but sweet
A little news item in the Desert Dispatch of Barstow, Calif., caught my eye: Council approves a 20-year-lease for Route 66 Museum -- The City Council voted unanimously to extend the lease for the Route 66 Museum in the Harvey House for 20 more years. The museum will pay $1 annually for the space. I didn't … Continue reading Short, but sweet
West Hollywood’s Route 66 honored
Santa Monica Boulevard (aka Route 66) in West Hollywood, Calif., has been named one of the 10 Great Streets for 2011 by the American Planning Association. According to the APA: "There was a time, not too long ago, where "you took your life in your hands just to cross Santa Monica Boulevard," said Jeff Prang, … Continue reading West Hollywood’s Route 66 honored
A romp on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge
Here's a new, high-quality video that was shot on the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge in St. Louis, including the nearby fishing areas. The bridge once carried Route 66 over the Mississippi River. https://youtu.be/0psfJenjyMY I'd like to know the story behind the hearse being driven on the bridge. It's rare when vehicles are allowed.
Time of Lake Overholser Bridge reopening is set
A few weeks ago, it was announced the reopening of the historic Lake Overholser Bridge to traffic would be on Oct. 11. According to an invitation received in the mail today, the City of Oklahoma City announced the reopening ceremony will be at 2 p.m. that day. The invitation indicates that Mayor Mick Cornett and … Continue reading Time of Lake Overholser Bridge reopening is set
Father of Rock and Roll and the Mother Road
A few videos have popped up using Chuck Berry's version of "Route 66" as the inspiration. But this new one is the best: https://youtu.be/cdhJMKegnCI By the way, Chuck Berry is 84 years old, and he's still playing a regular gig at this place.
RV video producer is shooting film on Route 66
A producer who makes DVDs for the recreational-vehicle market is filming a documentary about Route 66, reported KFDA-TV in Amarillo, Texas. John Holod of RV Adventure Videos started shooting in Chicago two weeks ago and was working his way west "through every city" on Route 66, reported the station. Holod said: "I have traveled the country … Continue reading RV video producer is shooting film on Route 66