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A plug for Route 66′s best guidebook

Dan Rice, owner of the 66-to-Cali souvenir store on the Santa Monica Pier, explains his endorsement of Jerry McClanahan’s “EZ66 Guide for Travelers” guidebook of Route 66. It’s an important to note that McClanahan maintains a Web page that contains regular updates to the guidebook. It’s recommended that you consult that page before heading out [...]

2/9/2012 4:02:09 AM

Route 66 News
Two Chevy Route 66 commercials shot on the Mother Road

In recent weeks, we learned that one of the candidates for the Chevrolet Route 66 commercial for the Super Bowl was shot on Route 66. Apparently at least two others were shot on Route 66. One of the spots prominently feature the historic U-Drop Inn gas station in Shamrock, Texas, and a couple of great-looking Corvettes. Here’s a [...]

2/8/2012 7:12:52 PM

Route 66 News
“Catoosa Blue: A Love Story”

This is a short documentary film about the Blue Whale of Catoosa, Okla., created by high-schooler Alexander Knight. The film premiered during the deadCENTER Film Festival in Oklahoma City last summer. Knight donated the film to the Catoosa Arts & Tourism Society/Fins of the Blue Whale volunteer group, which is working to preserve the Route 66 landmark.

2/8/2012 3:57:19 AM

Route 66 News
Where is the western end of Route 66?

Dan Rice, owner of the 66-to-Cali souvenir shop on the Santa Monica Pier, does a very good job answering that question. The western terminus of the Mother Road has a complicated history:

2/7/2012 11:05:40 PM

Route 66 News
The Motels of Route 66 project will spawn a book and film

Simon Cantlon, an Emmy-nominated producer of digital media for the entertainment industry, has launched The Motels of Route 66 project that will spawn a documentary film and a book. Cantlon created this video that explains his project: According to his website: The Motels of Route 66 project will capture the spirit of these motels, both [...]

2/7/2012 10:44:46 PM