Route 66: Main Street America

[@denniskinch3581]

In 2005 I walked the Mother Road for charity. I had originally planned it in my 20's but never got around to it. When I turned 50 I found out I had a bone marrow disease that was deteriorating my spine. I was an actual "miracle Case" because I was still walking and not "frozen" yet. I had to stop working in 2009 and walking in 2016. I am so, so glad I found the National Pain Foundation who teamed with the greatest group in the USA - the Route 66 Association. Talk about a personal, down to the road view, this was it. I hope the road will be preserved as a historical treasure. If you want an inexpensive, absolute fun adventure, I would recommend this trip, in any way of transportation you can get. Yes, people who live on this 2400 mile highway are extremely friendly, generous and DO love to talk to people.

[@caleeks4217]

I just drove the whole stretch from Chicago to Santa Monica pier, we were out 5 weeks on the road. Best vacation ever!!!

[@JohnDgr81]

Cale Eks did you run into the Griswalds, or the likes, by any chance!?...lol!...wish to do the same soon!...( bucket list item!)

[@robertduncan2742]

How's gas stations I'm in midwest

[@lushlover2023]

Me and my boyfriend will be doing this route next year. Though it's only for 2 weeks

[@richardc7721]

Germans are absolutely in love with all things Americana. As a Shelby American Dealer in the west I met many folks from Germany that either fly to America and rent a sports car to travel 66 or they ship their Classic or 60/70s American muscle car from Germany to the US to travel 66. They return year after year to drive a section at a time, spending a month or 2 each time they come. I grew up traveling Rt 66 as my family traveled to California to see family each summer, then with my dad who was a trucker ( in the 60s). After his death in 67 we moved to Arizona where as a young adult I still traveled Rt 66 regularly. The fight to save Rt 66 as an American icon had its start in Ashfork Arizona when a local who grew up and had a barbershop in Ashfork grew frustrated with his town dying as a result of I-40. He and his brother got locals to back his efforts with the State of Arizona to get Rt 66 across the state designated as a Historical route thus saving it. Soon after that happened others contacted the man to see how he did it, then did the same in their states. I no longer remember his name but his barbershop is located next to the ice cream cone shop in Ashfork on Rt 66. Happy Motoring to all who love The Mother Road, Rt 66.

[@ShelleeGraham]

Just wanted to mention that the barber you wrote about is ANGEL DELGADILLO, of Seligman, Arizona.

[@doorguru168888]

In '74, 20 years old, I drove from South Florida to California in my new to me, '72 Chevelle SS. Somewhere on Route 66 I saw two girls hitchhiking. I stopped and three others came out, two dudes and another girl. Picked them up and before long, my 4 speed tranny was popping out of gear.. didn't know it, but it was out of oil. Pretty soon all I had was fourth gear and one of the girls had to hold it in gear, Made it to Santa Ana to a friends house and eveyone spent the night. One of the guys helped me pull my blown tranny out. Soon everyone left. One of the girls stole my watch.. A few days later the police called my friends house looking for the underage runaway. They traced the phone that she used back to my friends house.. Ahh, the good old days!

[@kevinloving3141]

Now days one of those hitch hikers would be a supremacist who is also a pyscho

[@noreenanthony-tabar2148]

1974? you were lucky all they did was steal your transmissions and a watch. Something worst could have happen. The 1970's was the decade of serial killers.

[@doorguru168888]

@@noreenanthony-tabar2148 No, just the one runaway chick was the bad seed. One of the two dudes helped me pull my tranny the next day so I could take it and get it fixed. No one stole it! :)

[@noreenanthony-tabar2148]

@@doorguru168888 Sorry misread that. But I grew up in the 1970's and it wasn't you give someone a ride who is hitch hiking just for a ride. A friend of my mother, her daughter was hitch hiking and ended up missing, then found 2 years later dead. To this day I can't ask for help from anyone. You should listen to what Dennis Wilson of the Beach Boys fame did. He picked up two chicks and it turns out they were with Charles Manson. Whom Wilson also befriended. And we know how that ended with Manson and those girls.

[@Yungrexy]

@@noreenanthony-tabar2148 Wilson made music with Manson, May have even recorded a demo album with him... The thing about serial killers or cult leaders (Manson is the latter btw, he never murdered anyone) is that they are often very charismatic people, sure Ted Bundy was lined up to be a politician because he had an alluring personality.

[@ronaldrenken5737]

iN 1967 I 'm out of the Army, my wife and I was having trouble so she packed up and went to live with my brother and his wife. I have a 1966 Ford Fairlane GTA(390 cld V8 }. After work on Friday I would hightail it down to Ft Lenardwood, Missouri as fast as I could, I lived and worked in Washington, Il. I made that trip every weekend until she came back with me! that trip was on mostly the old road at that time{downtown Springfield, IL downtown St Louis} the interstates were being built but was old road. i loved that old road and what you could find on it At that time I think it was a 5-6 hour trip. I MADE IT IN 3 HOURS COMING AND GOIN!!!!!!!!!!!! THE MOTHER ROAD WAS RIGHT, THE DINERS, GAS STATIONS GARAGES SOUVENIER SHOPS, SCENERY ATTRACTIONS ALL GONE BECAUSE OF PROGRESS SPITON IT

[@robertvalderaz7329]

As soon as I complete my 32 coupe, what a great way to break it in by traveling route 66. From oklahoma to cali. Then oklahoma to Chicago. Since I live in oklahoma it would be a great way to enjoy retirement.

[@RideAlongWthJavieFrmTheIE]

Hopefully it doesnt literally break. 😆

[@prizantsproducts4u]

I came all the way across route 66 from OH to CA, when I was 6 months old in 1959! Since then, and I don't remember one bit of the trip, I have always loved to travel - especially road trips!!!

[@prepare4storms807]

I have to give you major props! I've watched other route 66 youtubers and can't get through more than a few seconds. You guys have passion and I hear that straight out from the beginning. Other youtubers are too busy trying to impress some hollyweird producer thinking they're going to be the next big thing. You don't hear the passion. But here in this video, you nailed it. Congrats. Keep the awesome vids coming!

[@Skyhors3]

10 cent coffee. $5 motel room. Meramec Cavern. Reptile zoo. That little tipi motel in Arizona. and those Cadillacs. You communicated with the truckers then - with your lights - when you wanted to pass, they'd flash to acknowledge, give the ok. At one of those little diners, I don't remember which state, the waitress wanted to quit her job on the spot and ride with me to L.A. I still remember, she came outside to watch me ride away. Oh, well. I'm old. Been up n down 66 since 1964, can't remember - 3, 4 times? Once in my '57 Chevy convertible, once on my Norton Atlas. It went, not only through the heart of the country, but also through the heart n soul of it's people.

[@bigstick5278]

So much history being lost in this country. So much blood sweat and tears that formed it's backbone.

[@familytreenutshistorygenealogy]

Love these short history videos! That’s how we make them too, short & to the point!

[@Ventuskeymaster]

today states like Oklahoma, New Mexico,California have the most pieces of the 66 and some are still intact to this day. this historic route is still alive and going well

[@cynthiasumner7407]

Route 66 goes right through my home town in Missouri! It was terrible when the new highway was built.

[@timothydettloff3635]

Very entertaining video. Made me want to start planning my own trip on Rte. 66!

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I never realized Bobby troupe wrote and performed that famous song. I can totally hear his voice. I only ever knew him as an actor and husband of the gorgeous and sultry voiced actress and singer Julie London. Very cool

[@bigbow62]

( Grapes Of Wrath ) Name...still Jode 😆 & "Just an old graveyard ghost " 👻 are two of my favorite lines. Such a strong powerful,sad and even funny in a few parts. One of the Top 50 movies of all time !

[@billguill1859]

John Steinbeck wrote the book "The Grapes of Wrath." Only book I read cover to cover in one sitting. Took 10 -11 hours but I did it....600+ pages. For the record, though, he spelled the family's name J-O-A-D. Good book [R-rated, especially so towards the end], great movie. I wonder how many people realize that the woman who played the part of Ma Joad [Jane Darwell] was also "the bird woman" in the 1964 classic children's movie, "Mary Poppins"? [Check it out!!!]

[@robertvalderaz7329]

I live about 8 miles from 66, a great road to travel in oklahoma reminiscing how it was, as my wife and I go on weekend drives.

[@rs6637]

pete rt 66 must be preserved its so important to this country its our history must be preserved

[@pamelahurst897]

Appreciated the video. On my bucket list: I'm traveling Route 66

[@chuckbowen5024]

I love the secondary roads. I have traveled a chunk of Route 66. Being a northern boy the Can-Am highway was my Route 66. I have been to Texas 3 times in my life from ND. Never touched an interstate to do it. Been down 83, 85, and 281. I love the little towns. I grew up 7 miles from a town of 200 people. When we'd go into town on Wednesday night in the summers for the watermelon drawing I use to wonder how all those people could stand to live together.

[@marshallbaldwin395]

i started driving truck in 1966 most of route 66 is gone today retired 2012 my wheels and home today is a 1968 gm pd4107 looks like an old grey puppy makes a perfect home on wheels Have a good day THE GRUMPY BUS

[@ianrandell9763]

A commentary from captain america, which is great. RIP Captain America.

[@robertkrause4861]

I got a ticket on Route 66 in 1966 when I was 16 years old. My family was on the way to San Francisco by way of LA when I was pulled over by Arizona Highway Patrol for splitting traffic lanes. I still remember as we pulled away dad’s comment “chicken shit Cop”!!

[@bdrichardson403]

Fine job! Thank you for posting this.

[@C.A._Old]

Thanks For Pixar & Disney with Cars remembered to Route 66. :-')

[@kfstreich4787]

One of these days I'll drive all of route 66 in a 1966 convertible

[@onemanarmy9426]

Nice man, I hope you'll achieve it

[@dondressel4802]

You better have a lot of money A convertible 66 cost a lot especially a corvette convertible which is the car you should use

[@jimmieroan9881]

good luck finding it, might take you a few minutes to drive all of it, you guys watching the video need to pay attention. the highway is gone, only a few pieces here and there exist today.

[@davidhollow435]

The road still be driven on today, some miles of asphalt in area's missing, but not made for speeding. If it's a dream do it with friends and family.

[@almostfm]

Bit of trivia about the song and the TV show... Martin Milner starred in the show, and later on "Adam-12", which was produced by Jack Webb. Jack Webb had been married to Julie London. London later married Bobby Troup and both of them appeared on the 70s show "Emergency", which was produced by...Jack Webb

[@deezynar]

Yes, that's true! The connection between Troup, and Milner, was a hazy memory that didn't solidify while watching the video. I'm glad you pointed it out.

[@tinahachey454]

This was so interesting thank you really enjoyed watching 👍

[@asullivan4047]

Interesting/informative/entertaining. Remember the “ Mother Road “ from numerous trips east and west thanks to the different folks whom put a lot of time & effort into producing these video film 🎥 clips. For future generations to experience & enjoy 😉

[@douglasthompson9482]

My favorite....the greatest highway ever. The heart of America.

[@ShelleeGraham]

My husband JIM ROSS is featured at 10:25 Wow - that’s fun 👍 to see. Cheers from Old Hiway 66 in central Oklahoma! ✅

[@NumerosyLetras14752]

This is amazing. I want to travel to this place!.

[@summertea545]

Kool. Thanks for sharing.

[@sprkl5d]

Great video. To bad KZbin has constant commercials that keep interrupting it.

[@davidsaul8048]

Try KZbin prime, it’s worth a few bucks to get rid of the commercial interruptions.

[@MedicatedMemory]

I drove it when moving out west.. it is amazing

[@JasonKirby-v7h]

I lived on Route Sixty Six , 66 inWest Covina,California.

[@wa1ufo]

That sucks. I was really enjoying this. So much of America is gone forever now.

[@shirleyharrison2580]

Author Dorothy Garlock has books (fiction) with/ involving Route 66. In the early days ,'30's -- '40's.,can't remember exact years. I've read them & really enjoyed them.

[@dianep1385]

My parents drove us all the way from Southern California, to Missouri and back..I was little but remember like it was yesterday. It seems magical now.🥰😇🥰😇 PLEASE SAVE RT.66! It's a huge part of. US HISTORY.DONT ERASE THIS!

[@shannonzittlow8462]

Rip Peter Fonda great documentary 🚘😎🇺🇸🗽🇺🇸

[@ionu4535]

As Anna Lyman Commented over a year ago: "Steve, is there another half of the video? Where can I find it? Thank you in advance," which was never answered. One video wonder channel that was cut off in enterining AZ, no TYVM.

[@EarthSurferUSA]

1 min and I already know, with Peter Fonda, ------------------------this road trip will twist left. Watch out for the edge of the cliff Peter. Watch out for the edge of the cliff.

[@KenTurmel]

1926 Route 66 was not America's first paved highway. The 1913 Transcontinental Lincoln Highway from New York City to San Francisco was the very first road/highway to use Portland Cement as a roadbed surface in America.

[@reddevilparatrooper]

I love the Big Texan Steakhouse in Amarillo Texas!! The best steaks in the world!!

[@robertvalderaz7329]

reddevilparatrooper been there myself.

[@lizabethgarrett8251]

Do they have a little taste of sage?

[@graybeard1952]

I was just there in May. Home of the 72oz steak!

[@annalyman2616]

Steve, is there another half of the video? Where can I find it? Thank you in advance.

[@steviealvaalbany2730]

Steve !!! My man , Stephen the cable guy here

[@davidcockrill7115]

My older brother and I drove the road from San Pedro, California to Louisviile, Kentucky with $50 in our pocket. Tim was 17 and I was 16. We drove at night because of the heat and slept in the day. This tactic kept the 6 cylinder engine running cool. We ate cheese and crackers and soft drinks. We had no spare tire. We sold our custom wheels for cash to drive back. Our 1956 Chevy Bel-Air was totaled when a New Yorker automobile crashed into the left rear bumper and we were knocked into a crowd of truck drivers stopping traffic because of the heavy fog. All but one driver escaped harm. My brother accidentally hit him. We were stranded and homeless in Joplin, Missouri. Local teenagers bought parts off our wrecked Chevy and found a place for us to stay. I bought a bus ticket to Los Angeles and my brother Tim hitch-hiked to LA. I never learned what happened to the truck driver. My photograph made the front page of the newspaper in the fall of 1966.

[@patrickrichmond9896]

I have a model of one of the trucks that probably drove over that road. A B-61 Mack day cab.

[@kttexas34]

My very Good Friend Hodie a true Mountain man Who Walked the Red Road with truth in his moccs' May the Great Spirit know what a True friend you Were...

[@syberjamie]

I forgot how tough Buzz was on Route 66! He threw a guy right through a closed window!

[@stephaneracicot791]

i hope one day i can drive my ol dodge cummins on that road,, its my dream dont want much in life but to be healthy clear mind and my wife by my side healthy my two boys also.dont need to be rich to do this sleep in the truck camper nice and easy no speeding here.im 49 now and life threw me a few curves.just want enough time and a bit of money not to much for diesel once im done that...if the good lord wraps his hand around me il be happy.good job with this documentary.from canada.

[@isaiah92]

Who else lives in a town that route 66 runs through? Rialto, ca

[@Winktwice1]

Miami, Oklahoma

[@leaturk11]

I tried that steak challenge in the big Texan and failed..

[@roymanning8893]

Make the road a little wider. I've been on route 66 when I was a teenager going to California from Ohio . And back from grossing the Northern USA with our family.

[@debbiem9218]

Why doesn't this vlog have more views and comments, this is a great history-Thank you and Hello Peter Fonda!

[@kttexas34]

My Long Time & Dear Friend,, Hody 'LongBow' a TRUE mountain man...

[@babydriver8134]

I know the road well. There are too many places where it is undrivable. That is too bad.

[@bonnieharness3519]

Born and raised in Lincoln IL. route 66 goes through Lincoln it

[@ralphrider4459]

I had driven a greyhound bus on old 66 as it was the only true route prior to the highways of today.

[@tomjordan688]

Must've been more interesting than mondane driving thr Route daily especially driving a PD4501 bus. Wondering what year(s) were you driving....

[@MrZaphod711]

Took greyhound in summer 2001 around the country Best thing ever. Route 66 several times :)

[@wa1ufo]

Why did the video cut off? Just when the French were talking it ended. Not my computer!

[@MrRyder2U]

NewHampshireBoy If a Fonda has anything to do with it you can be certain it's going to have problems... just ask "Hanoi."

[@petermaxwell2965]

They want you to pay for it ..go on ..get out you're credit card !

[@nicolamclean7253]

This was a much better documentary on Route 66 than some of the others I've seen on here but it seemed to just stop - is there a second part that continues on from Arizona to California?

[@stantaylor3350]

Tell that governor to just ban the semis from that section of the hwy, & here is a thought that just might keep it open for the tourist. Put a toll gate at each end & charge a toll to take it. Government loves anything that deals with $$$. Then that section will last a long time, due to less traffic & it will still be there for me to see & get to drive on. Hopefully in 2 yrs, when I plan to quit working & go on S S. Plan on making the drive in my 66 corvair, with no A/C so will leave Chicago mid October taking it easy, stopping alot to see & take pictures. Not planning to get back to Chicago until the following spring.

[@chrisdyer2998]

I was tired of 'that' song before - and now I am, for sure! I've done some of 66, from LA and then up into Colorado. It's pretty good, especially if you don't hurry along

[@georgemcgillicuddy3498]

66 DIDN`T go into Colorado .

[@WanderingAroundAZ]

I love how at 9:50, he's double parked.

[@MarkMcCall51]

13:20 Groom Cross Little known fact. The cross was built by the father of Zach Thomas, All American linebacker at Texas Tech and All Pro with the Miami Dolphins.

[@larrywangerow4703]

as a kid , 16 , I traveled 66 many times in the 50/60s.. I was born in an un Incorporated area of Route 83 north & Route 66.. we called our hood ( tried state) the rt 66 boys.. Jack Kerouac...Hunter Thompson, .. you HAD to be there ... by the 70s , the start of the gas crunch EVERYTHING CHANGED . NIXON SCREWED IT ALL UP. Now it's interstate 55 .. I remember a road with only 2 lanes and my street ( Clarendon hills Rd) was dirt and crossed 66 at the stop sign.. 2 miles south ..I lived at 69 th street and Clarendon hills Rd

[@BigMealsSmallPlaces]

Unless you're planning on paying the producers of this show (one of which produces Big Meals, Small Places), you need to immediately de-monetize this video. Either that or a copyright claim will be sent to Google/KZbin.

[@GranMastaDee]

Fonda should have done a video on Mexican Federal Highway 180. That is where is allegiance lies. Mexican Federal Highway

[@georgesouthwick7000]

“Life doesn’t happen along the interstate….it’s against the law”…..from Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

[@jasonjackson1100]

Bruce Springsteen has a big connection

[@sandrarobert1456]

THE BEST VIDEO OF ROUTE 66 IS MICHAEL WALLIS I LOVE THE MOTHER ROAD 66!!!!!!!!

[@RemnantCult]

Oh wow, this aired on TLC? Different times, I gotta say.

[@JohnDgr81]

A piece of American history!...route 66! Bucket list item:...drive the entire route!...and make all the "stops" along the way!...hope I make it!

[@JeffDeWitt]

If you get a chance do it. I got laid off a couple of years ago and the coolest thing I did when I was "between positions" was drive the Route. It was a heck of a trip, North Carolina to Chicago to LA to Frisco and back to North Carolina. 8500 miles and I'd do it again if I had the chance.

[@lynneshapiro4179]

Troup's wife gave him the idea "get your kicks on Route 66" every book about Route 66 says this. He divorced her for a movie star. She got no credit. Also very little of the Route 66 TV show takes place on Route 66.

[@patricadyson778]

That is when cars were made good.

[@stephenverombeck4097]

leave route 66 there I haven't had the chance to get there yet I will

[@tommissouri4871]

Fonda just brushes over Illinois like it is nothing. He hits the usual spots but missed most of Illinois. 6:50 - "St. Louis is the largest city on the route." - Did he forget about Chicago and Los Angeles? 10:30 - Last section of original road? There are many sections in Illinois if he had looked.

[@navasc9200]

maybe if my job give me more then a week of vacation it would be nice but they can’t

[@elmo7294]

I hate it when people try to destroy any part of the highway. The stretch of road in Oklahoma should be widened out instead of being destroyed

[@shirleyharrison2580]

I loved all these stories. I love steak but pretty sure I couldn't eat a big one like that one..lol

[@IBenZik]

Peter Fonda, Easy Rider, may you recieve the words of your Maker.

[@rickydc0475]

Fonda should've been driving a 57' Chevy instead!

[@Waderizer]

Why kinda seatbelt was he using in the beginning? It seems backwards

[@jimrick6632]

SAD TO SAY PETER HAS GONE TO THAT BIT HIGHWAY IN THE SKY....

[@weldmachine]

Some ask what is the big deal with Route 66 ???? Not really much to see unless you like seeing old Gas Stations again and again or similar buildings. What is the big deal ?? It's the people and the places you visit along the way that make it a road trip you will Never forget in your life. So many people stay in the towns you visit along the way and help to keep the true spirit of Route 66 alive for us to enjoy, from a time long past. IF you want to escape the real world for a while ? Route 66 could be the place you ?

[@edwardlobb931]

No Albuquerque with it's neon lit motels?

[@kevingantt9295]

I have the movie the mother road route 66

[@gorymarty56]

Peter Fonda makes this great

[@frankjoseph7259]

Take Rte 54, it starts in El Paso and catty corners the Midwest

[@grabnrungranny6003]

Leave Route 66 alonee

[@wittemanadrian]

So what did they decide at Geary?

[@kevinloving3141]

Why can't Rt.66 become a national monument.

[@MrRiggsinn]

a lot of the rroute in this vid part of old 66 no longer exist.

[@borod5571]

R.I.P Peter Fonda . Born to be Wild.

[@MajTom-wd2yt]

What happened to the end? No California. How about AZ...the longest stretch of the original road.

[@azchevyguyokay5069]

What model car is Fonda driving?

[@dondressel4802]

AZChevyGuy Okay it looks like a BMW Z-3 or Z-4 sports car depending on what year it is He should have used a 66 convertible corvette That would have been more suitable

[@azchevyguyokay5069]

@@dondressel4802 I finally figured it out; it is a Dodge Viper.

[@tomy5868]

Bonnie and Clyde "believed" to have murder.... given credit for things they NEVER d id...."wash the blood from their hands?" you couldn't find a classic car to drive?

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

JUst add another lane for trucks, leave the center as original 66, there done.

[@stephenverombeck4097]

restore some of the places back to original and open up places keep it on the map

[@JeffDeWitt]

People are doing just that, if you can do your part, drive the Route, and patronize them.

[@WRXinthe410]

Guess its too late to travel on Route 66