Three filmmakers announced this week the first offering of their latest project, "Shadows on 66," will be released via DVD and download Sept. 13. The first film in a series will feature Galena's Murder Bordello of Galena, Kan. The filmmakers are Brad and Barry Klinge of Discovery Channel’s "Ghost Lab" and Chip Coffey of A&E’s "Paranormal State" and … Continue reading Galena bordello featured in upcoming film
Category: Television
Casting director for “Route 66” featured in HBO film
Marion Dougherty, a casting director for the "Route 66" television drama of the early 1960s, will be featured in the documentary "Casting By" on Monday night on the HBO cable network, according to the Los Angeles Times. Dougherty also led the casting for television's "Naked City" and the films "The Sting," "Midnight Cowboy," "The Paper Chase," … Continue reading Casting director for “Route 66” featured in HBO film
Watch the Route 66 edition of “What Would You Do?”
The Route 66 edition of ABC News' reality program "What Would You Do?" aired Friday night. But if you missed it, you can watch it on Hulu here: The network also provided some online outtakes from the Route 66 trip, including the film crew's pit stops: Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. And the … Continue reading Watch the Route 66 edition of “What Would You Do?”
Route 66 edition of “What Would You Do?” airs Friday
As we reported a few weeks back, ABC-TV shot segments for its reality / behavioral science show "What Would You Do?" in the Route 66 towns of Amarillo, Texas; Springfield, Mo.; and Weatherford, Okla. Today, ABC announced the scenarios that will be shown: Wanted Woman: At a Springfield, Missouri pawn shop, posters of the latest criminal … Continue reading Route 66 edition of “What Would You Do?” airs Friday
Irv’s Burgers given an eviction notice
Irv's Burgers, a landmark on Route 66 in West Hollywood, Calif., for more than a half-century, was served a 30-day notice to vacate the premises by its landlord, according to Scott Piotrowski, an expert on Route 66 in Los Angeles County. It's not certain when Irv's last day of operation is. But Piotrowski said the … Continue reading Irv’s Burgers given an eviction notice
New film about the “East Meets West” statue
Here's a new video about last fall's dedication of the "East Meets West" statue at the Route 66-themed Cyrus Avery Centennial Plaza in Tulsa. https://youtu.be/INRClQJ8kYU The video is part of the City of Tulsa's ongoing "Tulsa Public Art: Connecting With Our Collection Series," hosted by Jim Coles from the Planning Department. The video also is … Continue reading New film about the “East Meets West” statue
Reality series being shot on Route 66
Reality shorts for "What Would You Do?" are being filmed on Route 66 by ABC News, reported the Amarillo Globe-News. The newspaper caught up with the camera crew at the Big Texan Steak Ranch in Amarillo. Producers chose the iconic Amarillo restaurant after deciding to film down historic Route 66. The crew began filming May 8 in … Continue reading Reality series being shot on Route 66
Driving Route 66 in Amarillo
Meaghan Collier posted this story she did for KAMR-TV about Route 66 in Amarillo, Texas. Much of the segment focuses on the Sixth Street Historic District in Amarillo, and longtime roadies will recognize Bob "Crocodile" Lile being interviewed. https://youtu.be/HYmxLPrt_nw
An NPR commentary about the “Route 66” TV show
In 2003, Larry Cohen delivered this commentary about the 1960s television drama, "Route 66," on WRVO-FM, a National Public Radio station in New York state. https://youtu.be/61b1ZxqnW0Y Cohen said he was inspired to do the piece after talking to the officers of Route 66 organizations. On a related note, you can read about my chat with … Continue reading An NPR commentary about the “Route 66” TV show
Jay Leno interviews Route 66 authors
I bet this was quite a thrill. Buddies Sal Santoro and Bob Walton were recently interviewed on "Jay Leno's Garage" by the host about their Route 66 book. "Route 66 -- The People, The Places, The Dream" can be ordered here. You can read my review of the book here.