To help publicize the Birthplace of Route 66 Festival in Springfield, Missouri, this coming weekend, reporters and crews from the television sister stations KY3 / KSPR in town did a trip on Route 66 to see what's there. Nice work if you can get it. KY3 went from Santa Monica to Springfield, and KSPR went … Continue reading Springfield stations go whole hog on Route 66 coverage
Category: Television
‘Great Food Truck Race’ on Route 66 begins Aug. 23
The sixth season of the Food Network's "The Great Food Truck Race" begins Aug. 23 with a variety of challenges along Route 66 towns, according to a news release this week. The season opener will air at 9 p.m. Eastern Sunday, Aug. 23. Here's a trailer for the series: More from the news release: In … Continue reading ‘Great Food Truck Race’ on Route 66 begins Aug. 23
‘American Pickers’ filming on Route 66 in Oklahoma
Two of the cast members of the History Channel's "American Pickers" reality show spent part of last week filming on Route 66 in Oklahoma, according to an article in the Grand Lake News and one of the star's Instagram accounts. The newspaper said Danielle Colby and Mike Wolfe of "American Pickers" dined at Waylan's Ku … Continue reading ‘American Pickers’ filming on Route 66 in Oklahoma
Route 66 tourist meets his rescuer
An Australian motorcyclist who wiped out on a curve on Route 66 in New Mexico nearly two years ago might have died if not for the quick actions of an emergency medical technician on the scene. Last week, that tourist, Graeme Nicholas, had an emotional meeting with that EMT, according to a report by KOAT-TV … Continue reading Route 66 tourist meets his rescuer
Western Arizona paranormal group tries to land TV show
Route 66 Paranormal Investigators, which bases much of its activities along the Route 66 corridor in western Arizona, is working on a highlight reel to pitch to television networks for a series, according to the Kingman Daily Miner. Route 66 Paranormal Investigators has checked into the possibility of ghosts at the Powerhouse Visitors Center in … Continue reading Western Arizona paranormal group tries to land TV show
New Mexico True Television focuses on Route 66
New Mexico Tourism & Travel recently uploaded two well-produced, 22-minute episodes from New Mexico True Television that focus on Route 66 in the Land of Enchantment. https://youtu.be/1uWzO_iDyqI https://youtu.be/Twh8U3AjwYY What's good about these episodes you may encounter some attractions that you may have been unaware that could help you plan your next trip on the Mother … Continue reading New Mexico True Television focuses on Route 66
Former CNN staffer kills robber at Albuquerque motel
Former CNN anchor Lynne Russell and another former reporter for the cable news network became involved in a shootout Tuesday night at an Albuquerque motel that killed a robber, according to various news outlets, including the Albuquerque Journal. Russell and husband Chuck de Caro were staying overnight at a Motel 6 a few miles north of Route … Continue reading Former CNN staffer kills robber at Albuquerque motel
So what’s going to be in the OKPOP museum?
After a topsy-turvy session in the Oklahoma Legislature, major funding for the OKPOP museum finally was approved and is slated to open in Tulsa's Brady District in 2018. A lot of people assume the museum is going to focus on Oklahoma's rich music history. But a recent article in the Tulsa World clarifies that OKPOP … Continue reading So what’s going to be in the OKPOP museum?
Flintstones Bedrock City put up for sale
The Flintstones Bedrock City theme park and campground south of the Grand Canyon and north of the Route 66 town of Williams, Arizona, has been put up for sale for $2 million, according to ABC News. Established in 1972, the family business has a gift shop, restaurant, RV park and convenience store, as well. With … Continue reading Flintstones Bedrock City put up for sale
More details about William Shatner’s motorcycle ride
A few more details emerged about William Shatner's Chicago-to-Los Angeles ride later this month in a futuristic-looking, three-wheeled motorcycle made by Rivet Motors. Because of the relatively short schedule, it's looking likely the star of the "Star Trek" television series and movies will have to spend considerable time on interstate highways. Gleaning together information from the Associated … Continue reading More details about William Shatner’s motorcycle ride