Archive for the ‘Route 66’ Category
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Chuck Berry Route 66
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Now you can own all 32 episodes of season two of this treasured television classic, digitally remastered for the highest quality picture and audio possible in the original, full frame 4.3 aspect ratio.
Famous for its catchy Nelson Riddle theme song, intriguing characters, top-drawer writing and stellar guest star appearances, Route 66 was one of the most highly rated shows of the era, establishing the Corvette as an American icon.
Filmed in locations from coast to coast, the adventures continue for Tod Stiles (Martin Milner), an intellectual who has led a privileged and sheltered life, and Buz Murdock (George Maharis), a tough young man, raised in Hell’s Kitchen, struggling his entire life just to survive.
The duo encounter folks good and bad even chance encounters with love in shipyards, chicken farms, cattle ranches, rodeos, hospitals, courtrooms, hotels, amusement parks, wrestling rings, religious retreats and wild animal parks.
Guest starring in the sophomore season is a renowned list of stars, including Robert Redford, Douglas Fairbanks, Robert Duvall, Suzanne Pleshette, Lon Chaney Jr., John Astin, James Caan, Lee Marvin, Martin Sheen, Ed Asner, DeForest Kelley, Marion Ross, Peter Graves, Jack Warden, Tuesday Weld and Julie Newmar, among others. One special episode features several of Maharis relatives.Amazon.com
Buckle up for a complete season of one of television’s very best dramatic series. You may be tempted to want to pull an all-nighter and drive straight through all 32 episodes, but it’s best to take frequent rest stops to fully enjoy this trip into the heart of America. Well-heeled Tod Stiles (Martin Milner) and Hell’s Kitchen-bred Buz Murdoch (George Maharis) are back on the road, still “looking and moving” to find “a place where we really fit.” Until then, as Buz proclaims, “It’s not the getting there that counts, it’s the going.” And these cats go. Speedways and turnpikes? They’re nowhere. In Route 66, what usually happens is that Tod and Buz happen upon someone in crisis, like a Jewish boy who loses faith after his father is murdered, a terminally ill woman, and a mysterious woman who steps off a bus wearing a creepy mask. Most of the time, Tod and Buz are in this together, but sometimes, there is tension when only one insists on getting involved. “Can’t you leave one tornado for the weather bureau?” an annoyed Tod asks Buz in “Love is a Skinny Kid,” one of the season’s best episodes. Route 66 was one of the best written shows on television (series creator and future Oscar-winner Sterling Silliphant wrote many of the second season scripts). The hipster dialogue keeps the Beat, but it’s the compassionate stories that really drive the series. Tod and Buz are audience surrogates who experience America’s diverse communities, from New England shipbuilders to a Midwestern Polish family. Route 66 is on the side of authentic craftsmanship, cultural traditions, and mom and pop restaurants where you can get “soup, salad, entrée, fruit cocktail, two vegetables, the whole truth and nothing but the truth” for $1.19. This season gets extra mileage from its premium guest stars, including Ethel Waters in her Emmy-nominated performance as a dying blues singer in “Good Night, Sweet Blues,” Robert Redford as a Polish mill worker’s college educated son whose homecoming is marred by tragedy in “First Class Mouliak,” Robert Duvall as a heroin addict in “Birdcage on My Foot,” Lee Marvin as a French chanteuse’s violently possessive manager in “Mon Petit Chou,” and an unrecognizable Martin Sheen as a psychotic gang member in “And the Cat Jumped Over the Moon” (with James Caan as a former gang member trying to go straight). That’s Burt Reynolds in a bit part as a small Texas town hood in “Skinny Kid.” Here’s hoping they roll out Season Three soon. I can’t wait to get on the road again. –Donald Liebenson
- 24 sheets of American lugguage lebels & tags (bon voyage)
- Packaged in a beautiful 5-1/2″ x 5″ hinged tin
- Stickers with matte finish for vintage-inspired looks
- Superb quality by Cavallini & Co.
- Perfect for personal correspondence, art projects, and everyday embellishments
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The stickers are perfect for personal correspondence, wall decoration, journals, scrapbooks, and everyday embellishments. The stickers and tin box make perfect keepsake.
Perfect gift for creativity lovers, the writer in your life, teachers, or just anyone who loves a creative project!
Americana Route 66, Grand Canyon, Chicago, New York and Other Landmarks Stickers
- ISBN13: 9780312281618
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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America’s Main Street is celebration, Michael Wallis hit the road again, revisiting people and
places that made the Mother Road on American icon, and uncovering new treasures. A love
letter and a tribute, Route 66: The Mother Road takes us on an unforgettable journey through
the secret corners and hidden towns of America’s most famous and beloved highway.
- ISBN13: 9781598802054
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Professional traveler Jamie Jensen traveled more than 400,000 miles to bring you the best-selling guide Road Trip USA. In this expanded tour of Route 66, Jamie covers the kitschy “Main Street of America,” one of the country’s first transcontinental highways. From the Meramac Caverns to the wild creatures on display in roadside menageries, this historic route survives, despite being replaced by a high-speed Interstate. From the golden sands and sunshine of Los Angeles to the gritty streets of St. Louis and Chicago, Road Trip USA Route 66 highlights major cities, obscure towns, popular attractions, roadside curiosities, local lore, and oddball trivia on this unforgettable journey into America, then and now.
Route 66 probably got its recent publicity from Disney’s Pixar film ‘Cars’ and you can bet that “Lightning McQueen” and his car friends did not fall in love with Route 66 for nothing! Discover the legendary road trip through Route 66, which is known to be one of the most breathtaking scenic drives in America.
How it all began:
Route 66 is a highway constructed in the mid-1920’s to answer the demands of the fast evolving United States economy at that time. Route 66 differs from other roads of that era, such as the Lincoln and the Dixie, because it did not follow the conventional linear path. Instead, it sprawled diagonally to connect the rural communities in Illinois, Missouri and Kansas to the towns of Chicago. There is so much to see in these towns that they should be part of any road trip. Check out the town of Galena, which is in the north-western tip of Illinois. There are several museums and historical homes there for a truly “walk down history lane” experience.
Route 66 was originally built to enable the transport of farming goods along the way. This was very difficult to accomplish before the creation of Route 66. Aside from farmers, the other sector that most benefited from the highway was the trucking industry. Offering considerably milder weather compared to the harsher climate found along the northern roads, Route 66 proved to be a better option for many truck drivers.
The evolution:
During the years before and after WWII, Route 66 thrived with the establishments built along the highway. There were inns and motels, gas stations and just about every kind of caf?ou can think of. Tourists flocked to the road just for the thrill of being there, and to experience what was then considered the “Main Street of America.”
During the Great Depression, Route 66 bore witness to thousands of people migrating from the Industrial East to the more promising suburban towns in Southern California (San Diego, Hollywood, Los Angeles, etc.) The road became a symbol for hope. The Route 66 road trip tells a unique American story.
You can opt for a full length Route 66 adventure or break it out into bites, like visiting the Albuquerque section. Plan your trip around Attractions, Hotels, and Restaurants that include Route 66 in their offerings. There is so much to see around Route 66 that you will never run our of things to explore. Just the names are intriguing: Restaurants like Artichoke Cafe and Left at Albuquerque, or hotels like the Route 66 Inn, and attractions like the Route 66 Drive-In Theatre, National Route 66 Museum, and the International Route 66 Mother Road Festival.
Your next great adventure is just an interstate highway away!
Visit my channel for more excellent music! Depeche Mode – Route 66 (remix) Lyrics: Well if you ever plan to motor west Travel my way, take the highway thats the best Get your kicks on route 66 Well it winds from chicago to LA More than two thousand miles all the way Get your kicks on route 66 Well it goes to St. louis, down to Missouri Oklahoma city looks oh, so pretty You’ll see Amarillo, Gallup, New Mexico Flagstaff, Arizona, don’t forget Wynonna Kingman, Barstow, San Bernardino Would you get hip to this kindly tip And go take that California trip Get your kicks on Route 66
Pop bottle enthusiasts, like the object of their affection, are composed of some volatile ingredients. The main element is nostalgia with a passionate effervescence as the driving force. Add some dynamic intensity as a stimulant and a pinch of fanaticism to give it some fizz and you’ve got yourself a true soda pop bedlamite.
Besides the occasional convention and the next big bottle show, there were few places to exhilerate and excite such a person. There is now a new third choice. A place appropriately called “Pops”.
I first discovered Pops by accident while acting upon a lifelong desire to drive the infamous Route 66. It was the early evening of day three of my journey when I entered the unruffled Deep Fork River valley in Arcadia, Oklahoma. The glorious sunset had already finished as I drove westward on the Mother Road. The horizon now hid the sun which left the sky stained a beautiful crimson as dusk began to fall. My rented Audi hummed through the peaceful farmland that seemed to be endless. Words cannot begin to describe the freedom one feels while driving this iconic roadway. Thanks to cruise control and the virtually empty road, my eyes were free to wander and take in all the serenity that this stretch has to offer.
Then, suddenly something happened. The far reaches of the landscape were interrupted by something completely foreign to anything I’d expected to see in the flat outlands of Arcadia. “Is that a pop bottle?” I wondered out loud. It was and no, it wasn’t lying in the road. It was off in the distance glowing with lights and over sixty feet tall. Many times on my trip I felt as if I were dreaming but this time I pinched myself. I couldn’t be sure if this was real or not. For lack of a better description, it was out of this world.
As I drew closer another object began to come into view. Next to the towering bottle was another object. I rubbed my eyes and tried to refocus. It appeared to be something from outer space. Some sort of craft was just hovering there. At first, I thought maybe space aliens have as much interest in this giant bottle as I do. Then I noticed there are cars parked beneath this thing. People were pumping gas. This was a gas station. I looked at my fuel gauge. My tank was three-quarters full. I didn’t need gasoline but I definately needed to stop and check this out.
I parked the Audi and stepped out of the car. I was in awe and staring with my mouth gaping open. The strange “spaceship” turned out to actually be a cantilever looming out from a comparatively tiny building. Criss-crossed steel beams seemed to levitate over the futuristic gas pumps. Looking at it, you would think the giant hundred foot awning would topple under its own weight and uproot the smaller building that anchored it. This is an architectural miracle, truly divine.
I closed my mouth and headed toward Pops. The front of the building is primarily made of glass, like one huge window. It was an enormous showcase displaying a gigantic colorful palette of soda pops, more than 7,500 of them. I could hear angels singing as I entered through the gates of soda pop heaven.
Once inside, I met numerous others that had apparently died and came to this place just like me. Some were sitting at the counter of a 50’s-style soda fountain sipping their malts, floats and surreal-colored sodas through crooked straws. Others were consuming a variety of savory burgers, obviously the preferred cuisine in pop paradise. I quickly found an open seat at the counter and asked the angel working behind it for a soda. She informed me that the menu consisted of over four- hundred choices; everything from Austrian Cola to Hawaii’s Waialuan Pineapple. I figured since this was heaven I should order appropriately, so I ordered “Amazing Grapes” (with a crooked straw, of course).
During my visit I was able to gather some interesting facts about Pops. That giant bottle out front is exactly sixty-six feet tall to commemorate the historic route. Named Bubbles, it is twenty feet in diameter, covered top to bottom with LED lights able to offer a dazzling light show and, of course, the tallest pop bottle in the world.
Pops opened its doors in July 2007, about one year after groundbreaking and offers a full menu that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, as well as homestyle and gourmet catering for reunions, picnics and other events. Weather permitting, you may choose to dine outdoors in the Deep Fork Tree Farm courtyard adjacent to the well manicured orchard of 66 Red Bud trees. Don’t forget to visit the gift shop where you can purchase souvenirs or pick up a little something for your own special soda freak.
The visionary responsible for the creation of this bubbling nirvana is not a diety but Aubrey McClendon, CEO of Chesapeake Energy. It all started with a need for another gas station, but just another gas station seemed dull. McClendon realized it should be something splendid so he brought Rand Elliott, Oklahoma’s favorite architect aboard. Together, they have managed to build a true attraction with a very unique blend of the past and the future, which will certainly prove to be draw whether you’re a pop nut or not. Marilyn Murril, mayor of Arcadia said this about Pops; “This is such a magnificent attraction, a destination for tourism [that] will bring more people to Arcadia.”
For those still doubtful about whether I was truly in heaven or not, recently the cast and crew of one of TNT’s hit TV shows dropped in for a brunch buffet and to sample some fizz. Which show? Saving Grace.
Missouri Route 66 and the rest of its journey was first constructed in 1923. Delight yourself with Missouri route 66′ distinct features, enjoy the vintage surrounding topped by aged accommodations, antique shops, and old service. Not to mention the uniqueness of the local restaurants and the life of the community. With RV rental USA, you can make your trip to Missouri route 66 a lot more flexible thus giving room for more exploration. This trip is best for people seeking a relax contemporary journey. Something to treat for the stomach and experience is a meal at the Historic Big Chief Roadhouse, can be found along your route 66 trip in Wildwood, Missouri so pull your RV over Big Chief Roadhouse at 17352 Manchester Road. Get the most out of it, remember that an experience can only be recalled or redone in the next time. Historic Big Chief Roadhouse is vintage restaurant and bar offering a full menu and bar 7 days a week . Choose among rib meals, pastas, burgers, sandwiches, soups, pizzas and variety of drinks and specialties to taste. Aside from its oldie atmosphere it relives the Spanish mission revival building, definitely a must see and taste along your trip. The Route 66 Missouri State Park is also a great stuff to see. This 419 acre park is located less than one mile east of Eureka ideal for a picnic or another sightseeing diversion. There are over 40 different types of birds, good enough to capture on cameras. St. Louis, one of the popular cities of Missouri sits around to offer great places to stop by along your journey.
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