Dave Myers, one-half of The Hairy Bikers, dies of cancer at 66

Dave Myers, one-half of "The Hairy Bikers" of British television fame, died of cancer at age 66, reported his partner in crime, Si King. The Hairy Bikers embarked on a Route 66 trip for "The Hairy Bikers" series in 2019 on BBC2. Si King (left) and Dave Myers at Gay Parita Station in Missouri As … Continue reading Dave Myers, one-half of The Hairy Bikers, dies of cancer at 66

Albuquerque Laundromat used in “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” destroyed by fire

The Wash Tub Laundromat along Route 66 in Albuquerque, used in scenes in the "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" television dramas, was destroyed by fire Sunday. No one was reported hurt in the blaze, but the 75-year-old building at 1105 Central Ave. (aka Route 66) probably is a total loss. The owner has vowed … Continue reading Albuquerque Laundromat used in “Breaking Bad,” “Better Call Saul” destroyed by fire

Route 66 enthusiast in Italy launches fundraiser to produce eight-episode documentary

Roberto Rossi, a Route 66 enthusiast and author in Italy, recently launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for an eight-episode documentary about Route 66 before the highway's centennial in 2026. Rossi wants to raise 25,000 euros for the production. Shooting would begin from Chicago to Los Angeles over 21 days this fall, with air … Continue reading Route 66 enthusiast in Italy launches fundraiser to produce eight-episode documentary

“Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” episode focuses on Route 66 in Illinois

A new episode of "Samantha Brown's Places to Love" series on PBS-TV concentrates on Route 66 in Illinois. Longtime Route 66ers will notice a few familiar faces, including John Weiss, Terri Ryburn, Debbie Funk and Buz Waldmire. Here's a description of the episode: The Illinois stretch of Route 66 is chock full of American history … Continue reading “Samantha Brown’s Places to Love” episode focuses on Route 66 in Illinois

‘CBS Sunday Morning’ takes a closer look at history of Muffler Men, new museum

The long-running "CBS Sunday Morning" program recently produced a 4-minute segment about the history of Muffler Men, including those on Route 66, and Joel Baker, who has dedicated years to documenting and preserving them. It also talks about the American Giants Museum that recently opened along old Route 66 in Atlanta, Illinois. https://youtu.be/dj_s9C8LBDY?si=60WHPFUd8CC9Ca2A The American … Continue reading ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ takes a closer look at history of Muffler Men, new museum

“CBS Saturday Morning” airs a feature about Threatt Filling Station preservation

"CBS Saturday Morning" yesterday aired a 4 1/2-minute segment about recent preservation efforts for the Threatt Filling Station along Route 66 near Luther, Oklahoma. The camera crew caught up with volunteers from the Oklahoma Historical Society, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Guthrie Job Corps and The Hope Crew when they were shoring up the century-old property in … Continue reading “CBS Saturday Morning” airs a feature about Threatt Filling Station preservation

A look back at Vice TV’s “Abandoned” episode in 2016 about Route 66

I remember when Vice TV's "Abandoned" episode about Route 66 first aired in 2016, but the full 43-minute program was uploaded to YouTube just a few weeks ago. The gist is two skate punks travel Route 66 from west to east, seeking assorted abandoned places to use their skateboards (natch), talk to the locals, and … Continue reading A look back at Vice TV’s “Abandoned” episode in 2016 about Route 66

George Maharis, co-star of the ‘Route 66’ television drama of the 1960s, dies at 94

George Maharis, the co-star of the CBS-TV "Route 66" drama during the early 1960s, died several days ago. He was 94. The story first was broken Saturday by ExtraTV.com, and The Hollywood Reporter confirmed it hours later. Marc Bahan, Maharis' caretaker and friend, reported his death in a Facebook post. He said he died on … Continue reading George Maharis, co-star of the ‘Route 66’ television drama of the 1960s, dies at 94

New Mexico PBS stations air a documentary about La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe

New Mexico PBS stations a few days ago broadcast a new 21-minute documentary about La Fonda on the Plaza, the storied and highly influential hotel in the middle of downtown Santa Fe. You can watch the film below. It's also available for viewing on the PBS app. According to a recent article in the Albuquerque … Continue reading New Mexico PBS stations air a documentary about La Fonda Hotel in Santa Fe

Documentary about Route 66 women now being aired for free on TubiTV

Filmmaker Katrina Parks announced her three-part "Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road" and the documentary "The Harvey Girls: Opportunity Bound" now are available to audiences for free on the streaming platform TubiTV. According to a news release from Parks: These films, which have been broadcast through American Public Television, explore … Continue reading Documentary about Route 66 women now being aired for free on TubiTV