The demand was there for years. Finally, on Oct. 23, the critically acclaimed “route 66” drama that aired from 1960 to 1964 will start to be officially released on DVD.
Unofficial DVDs of “route 66” have floated around for years, many of them of erratic quality. This upcoming release by Roxbury Entertainment, in association with Infinity Entertainment Group, will be digitally remastered for the highest quality sound and picture possible, according to a news release.
The release also says that Roxbury is producing a new movie called “Route 66,” slated to be out in 2008.
The DVD will contain just the first season, or 15 episodes, of “route 66,” plus unspecified “special features.” It retails for $29.98. You can preorder it from Amazon.com, which lists it for as low as $20.95.
My interests are totally with the “original” road and it would be nice if some folks would realize that all those of us who grew up during the 50’s + are now retiring and guess what, alot of us are hitting the road and travelling and Rte 66 is of great interest to us! That said, besides the maps and various books that are out there, nothing is being done, politically, to maintain and/or partially restore portions of this famous american road! Parts of this is dirt road, not a problem if the counties would take care of it. I am not asking for “new” construction, simply good common sense regarding preserving and maintaining this most important pieces of American history.
That said, I am a Canadian retiree and will depart Canada in September and attempt to retrace and travel this most interest and famous piece of road!
nb/ I have listed my nic and email below. I won’t mind a personal reply but ABSOLUTELY do NOT WANT this email used for any other purpose or given to various organizations promoting their own agendas!