Taking historic Route 66 gives the traveler the perfect opportunity to escape the Interstate and return to the way America used to be. From his study in Tulsa, Oklahoma, author Michael Wallis recounts his memories of the old road, the people and places that are still there along both flanks of the historic highway- unique hotels and motels, historic cafes and bars, and a look at Mother Road autos.
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It began in the 1920's with the vision of a paved highway that connected Chicago with Los Angeles and the West, rolling through 2,400 miles, 8 states and 3 time zones while tying together the Great American Southwest. Discover Route 66, the Mother Road, with noted author Michael Wallis, the road of dreamers and ramblers, drifters, and writers, of no-tell motels and salty truck stops.
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Episode 5
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