In the 1940s and ’50s, Route 66 was one of America’s most popular highways, driving business to small towns from Chicago to Santa Monica. But today, the road and its people have been largely forgotten. Ghost towns, empty motels, and abandoned gas stations line its path. Chief correspondent Abby Narishkin grew up along the road. In celebration of its 100th anniversary, she drove down the old route herself to visit the people and businesses still keeping this Americana legacy alive.
00:00 – Intro
01:44 – Ted Drewes
05:34 – Rise of Route 66
07:43 – The Blue Swallow Motel
10:17 – Tucumcari Car Show
12:33 – Fall of Route 66
14:23 – Glenrio Ghost Town
17:53 – The Big Texan Steakhouse
21:12 – 72-oz. Steak Challenge
25:49 – Midpoint Cafe
27:25 – Why Route 66 Matters
33:03 – Credits
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