WGRZ-TV in Buffalo, N.Y., has the fascinating story about a 1963 episode of the "Route 66" television series that was shot in nearby Niagara Falls, edited and ready to go. But CBS never aired it. Here's what happened ... In October 1963, the cast and crew of the CBS drama Route 66 came to Niagara … Continue reading The lost “Route 66” episode
More about Santa Monica’s role on Route 66
Dan Rice, proprietor of the 66 to Cali apparel shack at the Santa Monica Pier, sent a fascinating e-mail today that gives some historical background behind the upcoming dedication of a new "End of the Trail" Route 66 sign at the pier next week. The gist of it is that Route 66's original western terminus … Continue reading More about Santa Monica’s role on Route 66
Albuquerque motel in sad shape
This report from KOB-TV in Albuquerque tells the sad tale of the Sundowner Motor Hotel, years ago once one of the best motels on Route 66 in the city. The prognosis seems fairly grim. The owner has 60 days to bring it back up to code.
“End of Trail” sign to be unveiled at Santa Monica Pier
Santa Monica Pier, the symbolic western terminus of Route 66, will be unveiling an "End of Trail" sign at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to Jim Conkle of the Route 66 Alliance. Across from the sign will the the 66 to Cali kiosk run by Dan Rice, who sells American-made apparel with a Route 66 theme. … Continue reading “End of Trail” sign to be unveiled at Santa Monica Pier
Bob Waldmire update
Today's Chicago Tribune published a story about Route 66 hippie-artist Bob Waldmire and what he's doing now after he was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Although virtually everyone in the Route 66 community is saddened by Waldmire's illness, this quote from him does my heart good: "Even if I died 10 years ago, I can't imagine … Continue reading Bob Waldmire update
Hello from Romania
This is Roxana Stroe playing "Route 66." The video quality is only so-so, but her excellent guitar-playing comes through loud and clear.
Cadillac Ranch makes list of top 10 wackiest attractions
The folks at TripAdvisor.com put together its list of the top 10 wackiest attractions in the United States. At No. 3 was Cadillac Ranch, a long-standing attraction near Amarillo, Texas: Cars sprouting from the earth apparently get high scores on the bizarro meter. Ten graffiti-covered Cadillacs look like they’re drilling for oil, with their noses … Continue reading Cadillac Ranch makes list of top 10 wackiest attractions
Hello from Argentina
This is Florencia Caserta, aka Flor, who is based in Buenos Aires and plays a mean guitar on Bobby Troup's signature song.
Route 66 town gets White House recognition
The village of Plainfield, Ill., received a recognition from first lady Michelle Obama that it was designated a Preserve America Community, according to the Joliet Herald News. According to the article: The Preserve America designation is based on a community's efforts to promote heritage tourism, to protect its heritage resources and to protect and recognize … Continue reading Route 66 town gets White House recognition
Mr. D’z, Snow Cap among Arizona’s top diners, drive-ins
Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner of Kingman and the Snow Cap Drive-In in Seligman were named among the top 12 diners and drive-in restaurants in Arizona by Arizona Highways magazine, reported the Kingman Daily Miner. As you can see from the November issue's table of contents, although the magazine ranked Mr. D'z higher at No. … Continue reading Mr. D’z, Snow Cap among Arizona’s top diners, drive-ins