Route 66 TV S3 E5 "Voice At The End Of The Line" [whole episode]

Aired on Oct 19, 1962
We are back in Chicago (probably shot in sequence to E3 also in Chicago, and aired out of sequence). While Tod works as a swim instructor, Buzz takes the 'Vette to start work in a warehouse building and immediately gets into a ruckus and another fistfight - on his 1st day, heck, first minute. This time though, it has a good reason. In keeping with the show's theme of doing the right thing, Buzz stands up to a mean-spirited jokester. And he is not satisfied to just fight the guy and shame him down, he goes all the way to fix a mess he inadvertently helped cause. "I inherited you when i fixed that speaker, but i can't walk those stairs for you." The happy ending is predictable, although the director or writer, pulls a clever bait & switch on us.
Locations:
1-The O'Hare Inn is at the same place, Mannheim x Higgins Rds, by the airport, although rebuilt.
2-The corner the 'Vette turns is Lake St x State St under the elevated L train station. The L began running in 1892 and is still in use. The Chicago Theater sign and the corner building, and of course, the L train station, are all still there. All the stores are different. I made a video of Buzz's probable route to work, here: • Video .
3-Spartus was a camera manufacturer (Falcon brand). The warehouse access we see must be the rear shipping address, since the Spartus address was 711-715 W Lake. When Buzz sees the sign, he can't be on Lake St. because we don't see the L. So he must have been on a rear street that I believe is gone now, along with the whole bldg, to make way for Highway 94. Could've been W Halstead or W Walnut.
4-Couldn't find the Park-Ridge Medical Center shown.
5-The clerk's boarding house, I believe is at 413 S Prospect Av, Park Ridge, near their hotel. Much the same; the house next door as well.
6-The Tribune Tower at 435 N Michigan Ave, completed in 1925, is a neo-Gothic design and at 36 stories still imposes on the city architecture. Interestingly, it has stones from all over the world.
7-Chicago Grand Central Station (see S3 E3), from the inside. As I mentioned on S3 E3, it opened in 1890, closed in 1969, was demolished in 1971.
8-The arranged pass-by meeting was at the Art Institute of Chicago, one of the oldest and largest art museums in the US. Located at Chicago's Grant Park, 109 S Michigan Ave, it is still the same, with the lion statues in good shape. Built for the World's Columbian Exposition, it opened in 1893.
9-The boys chill out at Buckingham Fountain, one of the largest in the world opened in 1927.
10-The answering-service house. Couldn't find it.
Aired on 19 October 1962
Director: David Lowell Rich
Writers: Lawrence B. Marcus (as Larry Marcus)
Cast: Sorrell Booke (Boss Hogg on Dukes of Hazzards) (1930-1994), Frank Campanella (1919-2006), Martha Greenhouse (Car 54) (1921-2013), Lou Gilbert (1909-1978), Peter Gumeny (1918-1994), Mike Dana (1925-2003); all others, including "the voice's" beauty proxy, and the landlady, were not credited.

[@keithlynch3169]

The best TV series I've seen since I started watching TV, as a kid, in 1962!

[@anthonyfazio503]

That guy in the printer's hat later played Boss Hogg on Dukes of Hazzard.

[@georgepenton808]

Historical tidbit: this episode was aired October 19, 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis.

[@Joseph_Greco]

I remember watching this in '62. Route 66 was one of the greatest shows of the Golden Age of television. One of the first shows to be shot entirely on location; each episode was like a one hour feature film with first rate writing; direction and acting. Trivia: the premise of two guys travelling across country was inspired by Jack Kerouac's novel On The Road and George Maharis was cast because he looked a lot like Kerouac.

[@8176morgan]

Indeed he does look a lot like Kerouac, I never made that connection. And also like Jack he was known to be a quitter as he didn't last the whole series.

[@fitveganathleteintegrateda1695]

Now he is dead.

[@paulyricca3881]

👴🏻🥃 HOO CARES

[@elaineteeter2904]

This is my favorite episode. I'm still crying happy tears for Sam and Ruthie. This was a fantastic program.

[@chicago-l9125]

About 5 years ago, I rode the "L" past the building where the "Tele-Quick" Answering Service footage for this episode was filmed (42:33 - 46:34). That building is still there. The staircase is different and there was a nicely designed rot iron fence and gate in front of it. Looking at these episodes again brings back nice childhood memories of the late 50s and 60s.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

❔I wonder if an answering service was actually there at the time ... They filmed everything at real locations 🤔💭

[@blackhorse11thACR]

Love this show. It brings back so many memories for a young boy from the Kennedy years. Route 66 was so good. Buzz and Todd had the right dynamic and chemistry. Wish George Maharis would have been on with more seasons. It wasn't the same after he left.

[@fitveganathleteintegrateda1695]

agreed. I was fascinated as a very young kid. This was the coolest show. The chemistry with the Maharis replacement was somehow "off."

[@shogunMR]

We need shows like this again

[@paulwilliams419]

And with actors like these, too!

[@dennymcfastlane8530]

@@paulwilliams419 And...A world like this again!!!

[@dennymcfastlane8530]

Thank You for the episode and all the information listed. Route 66 not only was an excellent series, but it was a documentation of the history of America that was shown on each and every program aired.

[@NuncNuncNuncNunc]

Never ever thought Boss Hogg was young once.

[@susannay.3437]

I really like what Buzz says while on the stairs: We're all born into solitary confinement, and throughout life, we send out an sos hoping someone will hear us. (Not a direct quote, but something like that.) ♥️

[@axiomist4488]

Every one of these episodes is incredibly well written (and acted) ! This one had a surprise ending that is great . Saw the original eps. back when they were coming out new . Still love them .

[@moggridge1]

Well, his first day on the job degenerated pretty quickly! 😳 Very good episode, thanks.

[@jguerrero447]

Watching Route 66 as a tweener in the early 1960s, I imagined myself in that type of lifestyle and experiencing adventures galore exciting and often harrowing circumstances. It was (and still is) exciting. Real life vs. fiction often does not always align. When it does it's great.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

My friend and I wanted to be Todd and Buz when we grew up 👍

[@steveanacorteswa3979]

@@jamescalifornia2964 I want to be Todd and Buz and I am grown up, hopefully retire soon and take my lil BMW Z3 and hit the road, only raise the top if it's really raining

[@douglasthompson9482]

I too had these feelings even though I was much younger....

[@stevengill1736]

Saw this as a tweener too...then I read "On The Road", etc. ;*p

[@hana.the.writer5074]

I hear ya! When I was younger I always thought that someday I will travel in my own caravan and have a blasting life on the road.. experience the most unusual beautiful moments like dawn on the beach or watching a sunset from up on a hill. It wouldn’t have matterd how long I’d be gone.. 6 - 18 years.. so be it. We only live once and the globe is wide and is worth exploring and see the beauty of it. I needed to miss home, I guess. I always had this crazy image of me returning back.. sweep my eyes across my hometown, fill my lungs with the air of my room then check if my old clothes still fit me the same. 😅 Never happened. Only in my mind do I wander.. still on the road. 🚐🌳

[@ymperialglasty]

This was the series that I watched in my teens. He loved her, he lived waiting for Thursday, which was the day they would show her on TV. George Maharis was my idol, unfortunately later he had to leave the series for health reasons and I stopped being interested, but I saw it the same, because the musical theme is wonderful. I thank those who uploaded it to KZbin because it gives me a wonderful time travel experience. Today I am 75 years old.

[@daviddorward7684]

I am 70 and love the show as well. I agree about the Time Travel experience. I am Canadian but like watching what seems to be a kindler and gentler America.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Those two guys were damn good. Good writing - human interest story.

[@oluhamilton2121]

I watched this at 8yo. and even though the plots sometimes went over my head, l recognized good writing for what it was. Plus the jazzy closing theme really did it for me.

[@isleifoterogarcia4478]

Wonderful series, my father used to watch them when I was a child, but now, after very long time, I have the unique opportunity to see them. I am grateful for the person(s) that upload them.

[@chgojoearchivist]

# 3 - Spartus was originally a brand name of camera made by Herold Manufacturing Corp., correct Lake Street address, later became known as Spartus Corporation (same logo as used on the sign and on boxes throughout this episode) and became well known for their Mid Century Modern designed electric wall clocks, which also can be seen throughout the initial warehouse scenes. Check the wall clock of your kitchen if you live in Chicago, it could be a Spartus. # 4 - Park Ridge Medical Center is 1416 N. Canfield, Park Ridge, IL. The building is still there, with nearly identical front facade, and has a dentist and insurance office. The side street is York and the small tree in the side yard that the guys walk by is still there today, too, full and mature. You can see "14" on the glass door in the scene, as well. # 11 ? - The Answerphone storefront Todd walks out of should be 911 S. 5th Avenue, Maywood, IL. I found a 1966 Chicago Tribune classified ad for D & R Answering Service, same address. Building may still be there, but is heavily modified. You can also see 911 and D & R on the windows in the scene. Feel free to add this to your research! Thanks for uploading! I've loved this show since ME-TV used to do Sunday Night Noir!

[@Route66TVSeriesBoard]

Thanks for those details. I'm amazed how brands and products come and go.

[@chgojoearchivist]

@@Route66TVSeriesBoard Glad I could add it for you. I'm an old soul and love old Chicago history.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@chgojoearchivist -○- Cool details to learn. Thanks 👌

[@christopherallen9580]

I watched T4. 66 reruns as a teenager in the 70s. Thanks for uploading this episode.

[@jazzfusionary]

Great work Alberto and I thought I was a big Route 66 fan. A well written series with great acting. I haven't seen this episode before but it's now one of my favorites.

[@patrickryan1515]

I wonder if people even think they have the time these days for such an act of compassion -- good episode and thanks Alberto for the upload. 1/2019

[@bandini22221]

A couple of young philosophers roaming from town to town, traveling America's "mother road" during the age of Camelot and getting involved in the lives of everyday people. Wish they would've showed up during some of my darkest hours. Of course, the America they knew doesn't exist anymore.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

Sad but true ... 😐

[@PointyTailofSatan]

I have to say, that was one of the most unique stories I have seen in quite a while. Superbly well written.

[@citywide44]

I watched the show as a young kid for the Corvette. Now, as an old buzzard, I realize how good the stories are.

[@johnmitchelljr]

Thanks for the great series.

[@harrietandrade9284]

Thank you, Alberto, for the wonderful Route 66 episodes!

[@ADAMSIXTIES]

Thanks for your work in finding all the locales and cast! This script in this episode was so ridiculous and pitiful, it's hard to believe they actually used it. Had the writers taken the time to develop it it may have been something worth filming. Of course we guessed the ending, but when Tod enters the answering service and the pretty girl is there, that was a false flag.

[@willdrucker4291]

Boss Hogg!!!...on another note...this is one of only three episodes of the series that were filmed on the ACTUAL ROUTE 66

[@Route66TVSeriesBoard]

really? i dint know that. thanks. good information.

[@shogunMR]

I said why does that short chubby guy look familiar and my cousin says I GOT IT. ITS BOSS HOGG

[@blackdogslivesmatter1568]

Sorrell Booke I believe...I was wondering as soon as I saw him...I will see in the credits.

[@elsea8901]

What a time to be alive...nowadays you cross country like this you take your life in your hands..

[@softdorothy]

Wut?

[@BuckyBrown-lt4ry]

@@softdorothy It was a wonderful time when everyone knew their place.

[@williefufu2985]

Wow Television with feelings.

[@searchlight18]

This was better than I expected. Twist ending not too bad. George Maharis is the only one still alive today.

[@jamescalifornia2964]

@@searchlight18 - Both good actors. Shot entirely on location. Amazing. ..

[@charlesbromberick4247]

Such a sad story, but the ending wasn´t all that bad.

[@larryparis925]

Excellent. And your background notes on the city show a real dedication. Thank you.

[@edholohan]

What a great show!

[@CharlottePrattWilson]

Thank you Albert!

[@aileenwag2728]

Wow, you've done ur homework! Thank u for the episode. Very good show with excellent stories and writers.

[@morrisman64]

It's good to see my hometown in the 60's

[@TheChicagoL]

I was about 1 or 2 years old when this was filmed; living on 68th and Champlain in the Woodlawn district of Chicago. The last scene near the end looks to be around Milwaukee Ave near Paulina. The "L" line was definitely the Congress/Douglas Park - Logan Square Line. Looks like my memory is still good..lol.

[@morrisman64]

Cool

[@deniseharris4631]

Hoping someone reading this can help. I used to have nightmares from the credits of Route 66 and Big G - which was the rename in the UK of a programme originally called Empire in the US ! I thought I was 4 at the time but found out in April I was not quite 3! There was a scene that used to appear at the end of the credits of both programmes, I think with a shouty word. A long word was displayed at the bottom of the screen and I think a man, woman and dog crossing the road left to right of the screen diagonally above! I remembered the theme tune of Route 66 and the advert break picture for Big G! I think Big G was shouted out at the beginning of the programme! Too young to remember the actual programmes! But I would like to face what frightened me! Thanks to KZbin have been able to face other credits, tunes on shows that gave me nightmares! Would appreciate any enlightenment on the startling extra end credit above! Was it only in the UK or only for a while?! Also would really appreciate seeing opening and closing credits for Big G as it was in the UK! Have already messaged the people who have put Empire on KZbin about these! But if anyone can help on this also, it wd be fantastic!

[@Noitisnt-ns7mo]

Martin actually hit a third rail on his acting abilities of sneer and smirk. Bravo. Also this was a very good human story. Still, like Adam 12 better.

[@Lindylou1947]

I loved Route 66. I even cut school when they filmed The Thin White Line in Philadelphia. Made my way out to the Marriott on City Line Avenue hoping to see them. Alas, I was disappointed.

[@frankfarago2825]

Oh, those were days of America.... when a lowly stock clerk shows up in a brand spanking new Corvette on his first day of work.

[@ben2715]

Location #10 is the 1800 west block of Evergreen Street in Wicker Park on the near-northwest side of Chicago. The L-trains are the CTA Congress-Douglas line (today the CTA Blue Line), with Milwaukee Avenue off in the background. A Google Maps street view shows the building still standing, apparently gut-rehabbed and updated. The Milwaukee Avenue building-scape is not that different today than it looks in this episode.

[@Route66TVSeriesBoard]

Wow. Thanks for that Ben. I had a hell of a time trying to find that answering-service house on Google. Spent hours and had to give up, so I remember it well. And you are right. I checked it on Google Street View and it is indeed 1819 W Evergreen. You can make out the final 19 digits on the door in the episode. All pretty much the same, incredible. Just the wooden stairway was updated with a steel one. The stairway on the house next door is still wooden though. Thanks again. I'm really happy about pinning this one down that was left behind.

[@ben2715]

You're most welcome, Alberto. I was having difficulty myself trying to identify that location, but my friends on the Chicago Elevated FB group -- within minutes(!) -- pinpointed the spot. Amazing that the 1819 building is still there. Glad to help, and kudos to you for identifying all the other spots! Until discovering your post, I never realized that I had been driving by the site of the old Grand Central Station at least once a week.

[@macedon4049]

Boy, Tina Louise was so beautiful.

[@tomnekuda3818]

"Spartacus - Deliveries in the Rear" LOL I hung steel in Chicago in the '70's......kinda miss the sound of the EL. Interesting to see it when this was made.

[@sharksport01]

Hung Steel? I think we danced at Spartacus one night.

[@tomnekuda3818]

@@sharksport01 ?????

[@dr.h.e.sawyerjr.9984]

You wanna see " Boss Hogg " do some really high velocity acting..... see " FAIL SAFE ", 1964.

[@infantinofan]

The out door scenes where the letter was delivered by the cabby looks like the one they filmed in Park Ridge, IL. I remember walking down Prospect and watching them filming one of the actors going up the steps to the door over and over again. Maybe I'm wrong?

[@weedme4932]

CHICAGO TO NEW ORLEANS MMM MAKES YOU WONDER WHAT TRAIN THAT IS .... ARLO GUTHRIE 😊 Weed Me

[@nolopa20]

I’ve put water in your eyes! That are tears Misses.....!! Great!

[@weedme4932]

SAM YOU THE MAN

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Chi-town. Best U.S. big city that exists! Of course, imho. Peace

[@sharksport01]

Super intelligent and also beautiful mayor too.

[@rosenamdensuden]

Being There

[@robertjacob6674]

Classic era I can't believe the heavy duty rock and roll wasn't on the table yet the stones are a couple years later in 64 of course it was Elvis but then the mighty led Zeppelin was formed

[@rayiocco6129]

Love to find season 1 complete!

[@jennifersiagian]

Wow These Ep's depicts the human condition.. The ugly side and the good

[@michaelwertzy9808]

Marina City construction in background of Tribune tower scene?! Peace

[@carlosparedes6867]

por favor en castellano latino

[@davidhull7115]

so, the moral is, don't try dating someone out of your league?

[@johnrogan9420]

Weird!

[@muzician338]

I wonder why they didn't include the name of the gorgeous actress who portrayed the fake Ruthie? I came to this video hoping someone would have named her. Anyone know?

[@jamescalifornia2964]

We will never know ... 😔❓️ Many of these small parts were filled by local residents ‐ not professional actors.

[@melodiefrances3898]

You and Martin Milner ...

[@badvideo169]

no way to wire handset speaker to that speaker