A filmmaker is making a short movie about the history and attractions of Arizona's Route 66 and plans to offer a DVD in time for the Arizona Historic Route 66 Fun Run in May. Norman Fisk, in an e-mail, said "Route 66 Arizona (A Story of America)" should be about 45 minutes, with approximately another … Continue reading Film about Arizona’s Route 66 in production
A geocache of bad publicity
The Nevada Department of Transportation, citing highway safety concerns, removed an estimated 1,000 geocache locations along the Extraterrestrial Highway about two weeks ago, according to Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist Adrienne Packer. The agency's action has irked geocache fans and the small Nevada towns, hotels and restaurants who depended on their business during the tourism off-season. The … Continue reading A geocache of bad publicity
A blast from the past
Here's a version of Bobby Troup's "Route 66" by The Nightcrawlers, a band based in Florida during the 1960s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUaVpKoj-sI The rock band's best-known hit was "The Little Black Egg," which reached No. 85 on the Billboard singles chart in 1965 and has been frequently covered by garage bands ever since.
The inspirations for “Cars 2”
Director John Lasseter talks about the inspiration for the plotline of Disney-Pixar's upcoming "Cars 2." One of the key elements came from an unused segment during production of the original "Cars" movie in 2006. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_M1CQn8mLE
A closer look at Pops
Here's a very good slide show about Pops in Arcadia, Okla., with an interview with general manager Marty Doepke. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJylFB5oH90
Re-creating Roy’s
Albert Okura, owner of the Juan Pollo restaurant chain in Southern California, owns the Route 66 hamlet of Amboy, Calif., and has been working diligently to preserve and restore it. Charlie Garcia is working with Okura to produce videos about Amboy and hopefully acquire some memorabilia from the Mojave Desert town. Those who have old … Continue reading Re-creating Roy’s
Toy car maker introduces Route 66 series
GreenLight Collectibles, a toy maker based in Indianapolis, is creating a Route 66 series of tie-cast cars and trading cards featuring real-life Route 66 landmarks. Both will hit stores next month. According to the news release: Each car in the series will be packaged with a Route 66 trading card that highlights a stop along … Continue reading Toy car maker introduces Route 66 series
Extended version of John Mayer’s “Route 66”
Guitar hero John Mayer recorded a version of Bobby Troup's classic "Route 66" for the original "Cars" movie soundtrack. However, an extended version of Mayer's performance exists, where you hear a lot more guitar soloing over a slower groove. The change begins about the 3:15 mark. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-LETk5H8hE&tracker=False The YouTube poster of this tune knows little about … Continue reading Extended version of John Mayer’s “Route 66”
Another trailer for “Cars 2”
Disney today released another trailer for the Pixar animated film, "Cars 2," which will be in theaters on June 24. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWL90Moucts Here's the film's synopsis: Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in “Cars 2” … Continue reading Another trailer for “Cars 2”
The Marx Brothers’ connection to Route 66
I'll bet you didn't know the vaudeville and future movie stars once owned a farm in a location that eventually would be Route 66 in Countryside, Ill. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlh9CMglLWU According to the video description, the Marx Brothers' "Chicagoland" farm lay four miles west of Chicago, on the northeast corner of South LaGrange Road and Joliet Road (aka … Continue reading The Marx Brothers’ connection to Route 66