Route 66 TV Theme Song

The theme song to the TV show, 'Route 66', by Nelson Riddle. I do not own the music and the footage used in the video. No copyright infringement intended. I do not gain any profit from the video. For entertainment purposes only. This video was prepared solely for entertainment purposes, and is not for sale. All copyrighted audio and video images herein are the sole property of their respective owners. Illegal copying and/or distribution for resale is prohibited.

[@raysmith6590]

My Dad used to say that during those years: "We don't know how good we have it." Once again, I wish he were still with us so I could tell him how right he was.

[@charazarz9280]

Me too. My daddy said the same to me. Oh I wish daddy was here.

[@briane173]

At 92 my dad is still around, he said the exact same thing then and he was right -- especially in our case. He'd already been the mayor of Buena Park and the youngest mayor in California history at the time; and when _Route 66_ hit the tube he was a developer well on his way to becoming a millionaire at age 33. I was 5 y/o, so yeah, I had no friggin' idea how good we had it. After 65 years living in the U.S. I certainly know now, and wish I could go back to those heady days in the early 60s with the knowledge and appreciation I have now for what we had and the American vibe back then.

[@ItsVideos]

I presume your father was white.

[@ItsVideos]

@@briane173 Yep, racial segregation, racial discrimination, nuclear arms race, rampant pollution of the air, land, and water..... good times.... good times....

[@mikena55]

They all said that because they knew how close they were to using the bunkers in their backyards.

[@thewestfallmusicgroup9207]

Rest in Peace George Maharis, Martin Milner and composer Nelson Riddle!

[@donniepurcell9887]

I was too young to appreciated this t.v. show when I was a kid, but now I'm 68 years old and have bought the entire collection to get a glimpse into a world long gone that was free, exciting and anything was possible. Damn the politicians and globalist scum we have forcing their schemes upon us now.

[@timburr4453]

if the globalist vermin had their way you would't even be allowed to drive around in a 60s Corvette anymore (forget California) due to environmental mumbo jumbo

[@georgedavall9449]

Well said Donnie… 👍🙏

[@donniepurcell9887]

Thank you, every time I listen to this music I pick up on the fine nuances in it's composition. Such a classic.@@georgedavall9449

[@donniepurcell9887]

Thank you very much.@@georgedavall9449

[@donniepurcell9887]

Thank you, I'm 69 years old but remember watching the series with my parents and remember the music captured the feelings of the time. Everyone should watch the series to get a grasp on what was compared to today.@@georgedavall9449

[@anamariavillalba7397]

I am 69 years old, i am crying , Thanks from Argentina

[@RobertWilliams-ur5gi]

As a young 10 year old, I rember this tv show. We took it for granted! A golden age!

[@richwood1522]

The early sixties were so great and innocent, as a 10-year-old. (The era of Camelot)

[@rocksmeller99]

we didn't know how good we had it

[@michaelmichelz3349]

How true !

[@Rlduncan1]

rocksmeller99 We don’t! I really miss growing up in the 60’s.

[@alfching2499]

I do,life seemed so carefree on a budget then,What the hell happened.

[@georgedavall9449]

Beautiful comment!!!!

[@mauricewascom658]

You Said THAT RIGHT 👍🏼😊❤️🥲

[@QueensLadyDay]

RIP...George Maharis.(94ys)..May 24, 2023.

[@markispostal]

Got to be one of the coolest TV themes ever.

[@richardjezewski]

markispostal --without a doubt--one of the best road songs ever

[@pneumatic00]

+markispostal Very cool theme music. I just noticed that the rhythmic motif of the melody is the same as the tune "Caravan"

[@saleconomos473]

+markispostal Agreed. A 60's classic. Don't make'em like that anymore.

[@discobabyofohio]

Deep. Very deep.

[@davidfyre2963]

Cynthia Moser. Hi. Well I am the youngest of four Son,s. My older Brothers were teenagers in the 50,s. But I was a teenager, and a young Marine in the 60,s. A Hell of an awesome time to be growing up. Merry Christmas Dear.

[@JeffDeWitt]

I drove the Route last year in my Mustang convertible and this song was one of the ones on my playlist. Driving that old road with the top down and this song playing is REALLY cool.

[@nealbradleigh5069]

Great rod trip story. I'm trying to recall where I read that GEORGE MAHARIS actually made cross-continental trip via motorcycle as far south as South America goes. Sorry, prepping to hit the Corvette plant in Bowling Green again. I'll take one more tour, then decide on what to order!

[@Mynamesalexa]

😮 So did I. Near Needles California and in Arizona

[@mikefussell8991]

Thats pretty cool cruisen rt 66 in a mustang

[@JeffDeWitt]

@@mikefussell8991 For one or two people I can't think of a better modern car. I even went to a drive in, the Skyline Drive In in Barstow.

[@TxRancher1951]

RIP, Martin Milner!

[@SteveBrant55]

Rest In Peace, George Maharis. You and Martin Milner are back together now. Thanks for helping me want to see America from the road! Your show was one of the greatest I ever saw!

[@hulaqde]

R.I.P. Martin Milner 09/07/15

[@DianeLorenzini-ej9vp]

I loved this theme song all my life. So awesome. Nelson Riddle!❤️

[@Myrrydyn1950]

Greatest Smooth Jazz piece EVER written

[@terrybell912]

Not smooth jazz but (big band) jazz or swing.

[@charazarz9280]

EVER!!!!!!!

[@David-yw2lv]

One of best TV themes ever.

[@rcnelson]

Superb theme song, and what a dream! To drift across the America of the early '60s.

[@CrankCase08]

It's an instrumental, not a song.

[@atown5341]

if you were white, yeah lmao

[@280StJohnsPl]

@@atown5341 True....but a different time and times have changed

[@rcnelson]

@@atown5341 Yep, and not have to put up with woke morons everywhere.

[@sockmonkey5266]

@@rcnelson george was gay mr negative

[@wcruz4753]

ROUTE 66 ALWAYS LOVED THAT TUNE!!

[@Juliaflo]

I love Teri Thornton's rendition of the theme. (Yes, it has words.).

[@David-yw2lv]

​@I never heard it.Juliaflo

[@community1949]

My mom bought this single and she'd play it on her hi fi. Fantastic bass and beat. And the ending is fabulous. Things back then were so glamorous and wonderful - today? Just plain vulgar and awful.

[@arielfornari6595]

Nancy Desch-I love the word "hi fi".....first time I've seen it in many, many years. You just made my day! God bless!

[@stringalongmike1953]

Vulgar and awful is correct. I hate these times.

[@nightrunner1456]

The radio stations made this song as bumper music, but never give the title to the song.

[@charazarz9280]

Oh Nancy, you are so right. I actual feel sorry for those who may never know real music from this era.

[@stanpressley8136]

So true my friend no class today We truly had a great country at one time!!!

[@violimo]

Those guys were at the birth of cool. Can't believe they're in their 80s. The show had a real moral compass, an era when right and wrong had a clear demarcation. Music still cool as ever.

[@RanetkiFan]

It was so cool back then, u could do a show about 2 guys, best buddies, having fun and they are not gay!~ It goes to show you how guys can bond too and still be heterosexual . Those guys were my heros, riding in that Vette all the ladies drooling at them Nice to be young, handsome and own a Vette back in 1960. What a life!

[@bighands69]

The big bang theory today is the best that tv can offer which is really sad.

[@lindacreesy3909]

sadly, martin is gone. and george will be 90 this year.

[@lindacreesy3909]

and yet george maharis is gay.

[@edvvard1]

Yes cool guys! & when good and bad had clear demarcations and were uttered like early bipedal hominids and nuance where conveniently pushed aside.

[@james5460]

This is right up there with "Peter Gunn" as the top early television theme songs! Great job with this.

[@pettytoni1955]

Hell, yes!

[@bronxboy47]

Programs like this made the late '50's the golden age of television for kids between the ages of 7 and 12.

[@miriadinamattos5906]

I love this theme of Route 66 because I remember my childhood when we were so happy!

[@charazarz9280]

Back then Right was right and Wrong was wrong. So simple

[@roberthowell74]

Nice to see this again! My uncle, John Benson was a director or producer on the show.

[@garyolivier792]

Wow !!

[@oakvue45]

My Dad used to beat the shit outta me...So when I turned 18, me and my '53 Ford took off and never looked back...This tune was on the radio...

[@56easey]

+Bull Cedar Great for YOU. schould of burned his on the way out!!

[@davidfyre2963]

Bill Cedar. I am very sorry to hear that. I hope you are OK, and doing fine.

[@stischer47]

How apropos for starting your own life...with the ultimate song about freedom.

[@dukeman7595]

Not good to live with abuse, however, discipline when needed can be very good for all concerned. Never administer discipline when angry.

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

I hope your life turned out good for you.

[@Minalover100]

My mom bought this record when I was like 14???? Love that car!!!! Great memories.. Thanks for this.

[@joegreen3719]

This song perfectly captures the feel of the early 60's.

[@michaelsmith1094]

That melody brings back the best memories to me.

[@sharonjoseph-dixon8895]

I've always loved this song. I was 8 years old. I'm 60+ African American ?

[@timothythomas2705]

I WAS 5 WHEN I HEARD IT IN 1960. LOVE JAZZ EVER SINCE!!

[@JoeSzilagy]

It's just that it's such a cool song, has that special 'Nelson Riddle' touch (think 'Frank Sinatra during the '50s) plus jazz and strings together. 'Like Young' is sort of in a similar vein, but slower and more laid back. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4uuq4eDp5aAa6c

[@Unfamous_Buddha]

I was born in 1952. I love playing this sound.

[@sharonjoseph-dixon8895]

@@Unfamous_Buddha yes a wonderful pass that is still within...

[@josephd8814]

Yes. It's pretty cool, jazzy!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

~ Todd & Buzz are still traveling today ! They are just ... _One Step Beyond_ 👥

[@jamescalifornia2964]

M Kasbal ~ Yes he is and living right here in Los Angeles I believe . He enjoys art/painting 🌾

[@jamescalifornia2964]

M Kasbal ~ Yes I agree ! I was lucky to be a kid influenced by some good examples like Tod & Buzz back in those days . Loyalty in friendship and thinking of others seems to have vanished . Best wishes to you . .. 🌾

[@georgedavall9449]

Excellent James, and very clever! 👍😊

[@jamescress]

When I was a kid we went to California in a 1959 chevy to see 2 of my dads brothers in a 1959 chevy with no air conditioning. We traveled route 66. No interstate in those days.

[@sockmonkey5266]

be glad there was no ac…remember that windows open freeing feel?

[@jguerrero447]

Did watching Route 66 inspire me to emulate these nomadic heroes? Yes it did. A lifelong desire to roam and experience life beyond the pale. It's been a hell of a trip!

[@ms.annthrope415]

Can you imagine being young and rich enough not to have to work and just be able to roam free and easy with no thought of having to scrimp bybstay8ng in cheap motels and buy frozen dinners to heat up in telhe 3 star motels? Having a convertible Corvette and just not worry about cash or budget?

[@lindamies3684]

Jazzy music and great show, thanks for the memories!

[@Crosshead1]

I’ve had this as my phone ringtone for years now. Always loved watching Route 66 way back when. Quite a trail blazing (no pun intended) TV series.

[@boofdfast]

Great actors, great car, great theme, ... All around GREAT show. Thanks.

[@valeriesargent8892]

Wow, that brought back memories. Then to actually drive on 66 when I was stationed in CA. I wish I had the theme song playing as I was driving.

[@MCOult]

Old enough to have watched the series when it originally aired. The theme song, the two stars (cool guys!), the stories/adventures, and the VERY cool Corvettes (beginning with the '61 C1) were the stuff dreams were made of. Thanks for posting this, Mark! -- Old Matt

[@udui1o173]

I am watching all the Route 66 reruns that I missed when I was a young boy. The theme music is so kool it does make you want to get in your car and go. Milner & Maharis were great in this. i love the 60's fashion so decent compared to today.

[@djrepasky]

R.I.P. Mr. Milner.

[@terrybell912]

For those asking: We don't get themes or regular music like this anymore because composers like Nelson Riddle are long gone. Now we get rap. Don't forget the vocal versions of this theme by people like Nat "King" Cole and Johnny Mercer.

[@maryexstroughtonaire4244]

What you hear now is not rap. It's not even hip-hop. I don't know what it is.

[@raymatthews4319]

@@maryexstroughtonaire4244 It's crap

[@ApartmentKing66]

The vocal versions aren't the same song. You're thinking of "(Get Your Kicks On) Route 66" written by Bobby Troup. This song was written and performed by Nelson Riddle and his orchestra.

[@c.r.mchenry8906]

Yes at 74 I agree rap crap your so right Terry best wishes from Texas dulce and robert look

[@c.r.mchenry8906]

It's rascist crap aimed at whites and others it's simply trash disgusting jungle music

[@boomerlore]

I loved this show - was even an extra in one of the episodes shot in Minnesota.

[@stephaniefox7948]

That was the Aquatenial episode. It began coming over the bridge from NE Mpls to downtown. Luck you....

[@boomerlore]

stephanie fox Yes, that's the one! A buddy of mine and I - huge fans of the show - went to Loring Park at about 5 AM to get our "starring" roles...walking behind a playground while our heroes shot their scene. As a kid growing up in Willmar, I dreamed of one day setting out on my own Route 66 adventures. Now I live in Puerto Rico, retired and happy.

[@stephaniefox7948]

Rich Smith Sounds like fun. I wasn't living in MN at the time and probably would have been too young to be a star. I've seen it recently. That was before any of the skyscrapers were built, except the Foshe Tower. I noticed that they didn't do a St. Paul Winter Carnival episode...lol....

[@boomerlore]

stephanie fox St. Paul Winter Carnival connection: about 15 years ago, my wife marched in the WC parade as an Orange Sock!

[@stephaniefox7948]

Rich Smith LOL! LOL!

[@peterthomas4378]

The Best Cruising Music, I hear this theme and visualize open roads.

[@PaulHajash]

I just bought a 77 Corvette with a Route 66 license plate on the front. Had to research the meaning of Route 66. I remember the theme song but not the show. Wish I was older in the 60's then I was.

[@77poolbob52]

If I've listened to this song once, I've listened to it a thousand times. The brilliance of Nelson Riddle is surely on display in this recording. By the way, the audio quality of this video is outstanding as I enjoy it on my studio headphones. Thanks for posting!

[@charazarz9280]

Brilliant composition. It truly gives the vibes for gorgeous men traveling the nation in a fabulous hot car.

[@compsecure77]

Along with Magnificent Seven the greatest themes ever written.

[@lostsoul3154]

What a theme song -- the Vette @ 1:26 is a '61 model -- 3 horizontal chrome strips in the cove. Thanks so much for posting!! Long live Mr. Riddle.

[@viccaras3098]

this show gets me up at 4am to watch every Mon am on ME TV!! cool show and great, great theme song!!

[@lldecker1948]

It truly is a remarkable theme. Got my juices running the first time I heard it in 1960...never stopped. Thanks for posting.

[@chiefvilla3167]

I was very young living in Northern California. Early sixties when they started coming out. Route 66. But I never thought. Could I would see some of that country Route 66. Now on Living 10 miles from Route 66 . In Missouri. And there's still a lot of old history. Down through 66. There's a place called Halltown Missouri. 12 mi from me old buildings. Route 66.. Now I cruise it in 02 T-Bird.👍🏽🤘🏾✌🏽✋🏽🙋🏽‍♂️😊🌭.

[@ms.annthrope415]

Just drove along road trip to Tulsa oklahoma and back through on I-40 running parallel to Route 66. Scenic and thoughts about the old okies traveling down in their best up Model A and Model Ts carrying all they could carry to California to escape the dust bowl and depression. They were poor and most couldn't afford a motel so they pitched a tent by the roadisde and heated up a can of beans to split 3 ways. They didn't know where they would end up or if it could be better or worse than the dust bowl. They were one tough people. They had such grit and determination. Now we drive down at 80 mph in six conditioned comfort, not even thinking about the miserable heat or freezing cold and hunger those people endured such respect for those who came before.

[@itzbee1]

The internet is just amazing I thought of this song driving home from work and how much I like it and thanks to youtube I'm now listening to it while typing this.

[@phillipbuechner6853]

I rate that as in the all-time top 5 tv themes. Thanks!

[@michaelclark5732]

I rate that the top TV theme of all time! ;)

[@lindacreesy3909]

third on my list behind nypd blue and the original er theme.

[@dukeman7595]

I really like that music. I bet many guys hit the open road when this series was on t.v...

[@mwngw]

This theme typified the optimism and carefree world we Boomers lived in. How I dearly wish I could return to it. Come quickly, Lord Jesus.

[@Davey74Boy]

Amen! You said it!

[@billville111]

edward mckenzie . . . EXACTLY The problem that I have with Christianity is that a lot of people have erroneously given up on this world. All that evil needs to flurish is for good men to do nothing

[@mikebare3677]

I'll apologize to my parents but NOT TO YOU. Dad (and Mom's) generation was great, mine maybe not so much BUT YOURS IS MUCH, MUCH WORSE (my assumption, granted, but neither my generation nor my parents would curse in so cavalier or in such a classless manner). Todd or Buzz would have said, "Glass house, baby, no stones!"

[@coastalcowboy707]

How do you not know He's not here already collecting souls. those who are first will be last. He's been collecting souls for a long time by the looks of things.

[@mikehike596]

@@edvvard1 _"Thanks fuckin boomers for your typical carefree world view and actions that you left others to clean up after you."_ What a ridiculous comment. Those "carefree" days, I presume, allude to hippies and the "Me" generation of the 1970s. What did this short-lived era have to do with the evolution of U.S. society? The corporate world was king (as usual), the government was headed by men having nothing to do with the specified attitude (JFK, LBJ, Nixon, Ford, Carter), and then the world really took a turn for the worse with the advent of Ronald Reagan, evolving into the age of characteristic irresponsibility emerging years later, with wasteful wars and an immoral "take no prisoners" attitude, particularly on the part of the mutating Republican Party. Thank goodness there are millennials and successive generations whom we may count on to set the world on a more correct path.

[@garykline4761]

Baseball, apple pie & Chevrolet, these guys found NEW roads. have the full box set on dvd. Love it!

[@mackb909]

R.I.P. Martin Milner (1931-2015).

[@trailboyus66]

I lived in Doolittle,Missouri until 1972. We had 12.5 acres the next little farm south of Route 66 on Highway T. My now late dad Jake Corder Fire Chief of Fort Leonard Wood Missouri Fire Department, started the Doolittle Volunteer Fire Department in 1951/52. Today Doolittle's Fire Department sits on what was the back 6 acres of my old homeplace. My story is found in The Mother Road by Micahel Wallis 1990 pages 67-69. Mom now nearly 93 years old, enjoyed watching the televison show on CBS on KRCG TV Channel 13 from our aerial antenna on top of the house. I barley remember the show due to my very young age at the time.

[@davidfrehlini968]

trailboyus66. Very interesting story you have. And I am sure thanks to your Daddy by starting the VFD many lives and property in your area have been saved. God Bless.

[@trailboyus66]

@@davidfrehlini968 Thank you so much. Most of the fires in Doolittle back in the 50's and 60's were of structures and according to my very elderly mom they didn't respond to automoblie accidents back then. At Fort Leonard Wood Mo. where dad was both Assistant and Fire Chief they did it all. Dad's best claim to fame was Never losing a firefighter at Fort Leonard Wood Army Camp in the 30 years he was there starting in 1941.

[@cheril8891]

Fantastic arrangement. Love Nelson Riddle.

[@kevinrice4909]

Loved it. 14 years old when it hit... never saw enough of that car hahaha

[@markrothkopf5598]

1961; 9 years old. Route 66 preceded a very spooky show called Way Out (Roald Dahl). This theme song gives me the same chill I got as Route 66 ended anticipating being scared out of my wits! Anyone remember that show?. The Friday night lineup was Route 66; Way Out; The Twilight Zone.

[@BIgBass255]

I saw every episode of this, can't tell you what or where they were going. I do know every note and beat to this song. This is when I fell in love with Corvettes too.

[@tippimail1]

R.I.P. Martin-one of the coolest TV shows ever.

[@duncanstone8758]

In 1960, when I was 6, they filmed two season 1 episodes in the small northern Arizona town we lived at. I remember watching some of the filming. When the series collection came out on DVD i picked it up and occasionally watch "Layout at Glen Canyon" and "The Beryllium Eater" to see what the area looked like back then.

[@walterfechter8080]

This music took its cues from what was left of the Beat Generation of Kerouac's novel, "On the Road." Vietnam was a half-decade and a national nightmare away. IKE was still President, B/W TV was still mainstream technology, cars resembled jets or rockets with their iconic fins and bullet taillights, and Madison Avenue came at us in colors like avocado, Aztek gold and aquamarine. I dedicate this amazing music in memory of my uncle who drove a '58 Vette cross-country from Ohio to Santa Monica, CA, and to a guy who lived down the block from me, who rode his chopped 1950 Harley Panhead from Cleveland, OH, to Northern California where he lived out the rest of his life with his wife of fifty years. I also want to dedicate this tune to my folks. They were truly great amongst "The Greatest Generation." Thanks to maestro Nelson Riddle and orchestra.

[@georgedavall9449]

Thank You Walter for a great comment, and for sharing that with the community. Best to You

[@walterfechter8080]

@@georgedavall9449 You're welcome. This truly great instrumental by Nelson Riddle brings back what was truly great about the American lifestyle of the late 1950s/early 1960s. I'm grateful that I was a small part of it. All the best - W

[@georgedavall9449]

@@walterfechter8080 Take care! 🤝

[@walterfechter8080]

@@georgedavall9449 You got it! God keep ya! God keep the USA!

[@georgedavall9449]

@@walterfechter8080 Amen and same to You, my ‘new Brother!’ 👍🙏✌🤝😊

[@eugenewalton1570]

One of the best to themes next to 77 Sunset Strip The Avengers & a number of others

[@davidfyre2963]

Route 66, the Littlest Hobo, Lassie, Car 54, Hawaiian I, the Anne Southern Show, the Lieutenant, 77 Sunset Strip, Stony Cooper, Hogans Heroes, Laugh in, Dragnet, Adam -- 12, Hawaii five O, and all the rest. Oh Lord where did all this time and these great shows go. These are precious memories that we will always cherish. God bless. Oh and I almost forgot. 12 O,clock High. And the Avengers. Oh what the Hell. I dream of Genie and Flipper. Sky King and Sea Hunt. And Highway Patrol, and Superman. Again. Good night and may God bless.

[@raymatthews4319]

Now many TV shows don't even have themes.

[@fordwaters8335]

My goodness you named them all. I was there in the 50s and 60 to. What fun.

[@bobmalack481]

Dont forget 'Grindl', Hawaiin eye', 'Car 54, where are you', 77 Sunset strip', 'Seahunt', 'Highway patrol', and others...

[@denmerc3505]

Hi David , couldn't agree more , im 68 and can remember everyone of these shows. Those times we will always be with us in our hearts , I especially liked My Three Sons .I miss my mum a lot …. regards from Dennis and family . Australia ...

[@280StJohnsPl]

How many of us young guys back then joined the service looking for adventure, inspired by this show ?

[@perceblue3976]

Great show, never missed an episode when I was a kid. But looking at it now realise it was pure fantasy. 2 young guys driving along Route 66, did not work or have any commitments running into one adventure after another, when for us average guys, we were tied down in mundane jobs, didn`t have much money and would not had been possible to live that sort of lifestyle. This is why this TV series was very popular, because back then most of us guys wanted to be either one of those two characters in the show.

[@waynewright2886]

Turning 60 this Year, & Went on Location around the Country, Loved the Brawls that Martin Miller, George Maharis & Glen Corbett, who Replaced George, that they got into with Other Guest on the Show & with Each Other. My Favorite was the 1963 Episode, "50 Miles from Home" with Glen Corbett's Debut on the Show as Lincoln Case a Army Vet on Leave from the Early Days of Vietnam in Texas in Houston, some Thugs Messed with him at a Restaurant, Mopped the Floor with Him, Even Martin Milner's Character caught up with him Took him to the Hospital where the Thug was at, & Corbett's Character had a Stern Talk with him about his Actions & Left Hitchhiked a Ride 50 Miles Away to where he was From, Woke his Mother Up they Talked, the Town wanted to Honor him in a Parade & Ceremony & in the Auditorium Martin Milner's Character Caught him with Him & All Hell Broke Loose! They Slugged it Out in the Auditorium Late at Night, Patched it Up & Moved On! End of Story!

[@johnvoorhees6642]

I sure enjoy this song when it comes on the car radio as I drive down the road, thank you God

[@geraldrembert8321]

I remember this show. Never missed an episode

[@stingray509]

I wish someone would do a remake of this show Got to be one of the coolest theme songs

[@kathrynwoeppel6871]

This is so cool!!! Can we go back in time?

[@davidfyre2963]

Thank you Martin Milner for the outstanding acting. And you sure made alot of us happy. The Sands of Iwo Jima, The Halls of Montezuma, Rout -- 66 and Adam --- 12. And the Dragnet episodes. R.I.P. You sure earned it. Keep watching over us.

[@terrybell912]

It's not rout but route. Same as root.

[@bill12616]

great classic i was a kid when i fell in love with song, great orchestra for uploading

[@barneyzeidman6861]

It was 1961 thru 1964 and I was 15 thru 18 and the Route 66 show was the epitome of American Cool Guys doing their thing! PLEASE I WANNA GO BACK....OK I STILL HAVE THE SWEET MEMORIES AND A FEW UNFINISHED DREAMS...

[@gloriagoodling4957]

This takes me back to the good old days. I loved the song and show so much

[@wallacegeller2111]

Friday nights on CBS. Loved the show.

[@sherrylcallander1491]

I would listen to this wonderful music and believe all things were possible! I was 17.

[@David-dz3ig]

RIP George Maharis you will be deeply missed!

[@jamescalifornia2964]

There are some great radio interviews with George Maharis on KZbin 👌

[@MustangSam]

Watching some episodes on Decades channel. I've always loved this theme and I have such great memories of those years when I was a kid. Fun to watch them again after all these years.

[@dgray9020]

Rest In Peace Mr George Maharis and Mr Martin Milner

[@garyhorvath5048]

A special time 1960 and could travel unspoiled country and route 66 was in tact. It is every mans dream to drive a Corvette across country.

[@robertorick6383]

1:55: "This has been a Screen Gems film presentation, Herbert B. Leonard, executive producer."-TV announcer Hal Gibney.

[@pstd72aug24]

Whenever I hear this song I feel like it's a late Saturday afternoon on a late summer day. Anybody else get that feeling?

[@Yeolita]

Bob Gross similar....I feel freedom and awe, and yes warm summer day---Saturday or Sunday!!

[@bugforest]

Bob Gross I remember driving from Denver to Los Angeles in 1960.

[@charlotteyarbrough838]

Bob Gross Yes.

[@rcnelson]

+Bob Gross Perfect.

[@Davey74Boy]

+Bob Gross yes! definitely a Summer day Saturday or Sunday.

[@sylviebertran8201]

Nelson Riddle was such a class act . Now we have Justin Beiber

[@richardlawson4317]

WHAT is a Justin Bieber?????

[@elizabethlinsay9193]

Yippee.

[@andrewpetik2034]

@@richardlawson4317 Exactly!

[@77poolbob52]

@@richardlawson4317 Hey Richard. I think Justin Bieber is a, uh, uhm---never mind, I don't know either....

[@NotMiles]

Excellent audio!

[@robertwilliams2187]

Thank you so very much for the wonderful audio & video you posted with the theme music and pictures from the classic TV Show "Route 66". Good Karma to You Robert

[@sockmonkey5266]

i agree. i grew up near the maryland reservoir where the one episode was filmed

[@andygerman285]

I'm almost 60 now but this was when cool was really cool. I'd spend a week back then anytime.

[@ralphroe5625]

Oh my God, how lucky I have been to be so old and experienced this wonderful show. So many beautiful episodes. Among my favorites, Goodnight Sweet Blues with Ethel Waters and Suppose I Said I Was The Queen Of Spain with Lois Nettleton. Heartbreskink.

[@jmrodas9]

Great theme of his popular show, I enjopyped seeing on TV long ago. So many things have changed since then, but it is still a good tune to listen and enjoy.

[@katherinespencer2633]

Those guys are the reason I watched it every week. My friends and siblings (all girls) would swoon over these two!

[@cheetyliciousmeowmeow1085]

My cat loves this song... Wants to rent car and ride the highway baby. 😸🚗

[@cicerodiello1]

Best driving music ever.

[@billvance2093]

Opening scene is old Route US 40 coming down east side of Donner Pass and pans to Rainbow Bridge looking east with Donner Lake in the background. The main Donner Party camp spot is just past the far end of the lake. Squaw Valley Ski Resort is about a 30 minute drive from the bridge and Lake Tahoe another 10 minutes or so.

[@timburr4453]

I could watch/listen to this all day classic Americana the memories

[@jrlexjr]

Happy 60th anniversary on 7 October 2020; show premiered on CBS 60 years ago today.

[@albertvelasquez7089]

I was just start learning to drive here in los Angeles in the mid 60's love this song,bring back growing up here great memories,Vietnam just staring to get hot of course about as close as the other side of the moon,it seems my dad maching parts going to the moon,the Apollo program,and you could buy an old vette a few hundred bucks!

[@josecarloscampelo7501]

Eu assistia essa série quando era criança, acho lindo esse carro.

[@marcoaureliobukowski3496]

Somos poucos brasileiros, que postam sobre Rota 66, parabéns pela singela recordaçao

[@dabreu]

Thank you for sharing. Love this theme song and used to love the tv show.

[@udui1o173]

I saw this series when I was a kid in the 60's only 4 channels on TV back then. The theme is cool you see they took the time to create it unlike today. Maharis & Milner have passed away and now I can catch up and watch the reruns on Spectrum TV.

[@tomryan914]

Lived between Buffalo and Toronto. 9 channels. That was a show for 'grown-ups'. Flintstones....!

[@paulcolaneri7794]

From this glamour to today’s noise.

[@rearuss]

The music carries the film, no words spoken as the music speaks for itself !