Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip

Telegraph Media Group

In this eight-part series, journalist and broadcaster Sean Fletcher connects with his American roots, joined by famous figures who’ll help him pay tribute to the iconic Route 66 in its 100th year. Along the way he’ll learn how their lives were touched by it and meet the local characters keeping the spirit of this legendary highway alive.Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip is brought to you by Visit The USA and produced by Telegraph Media Group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip

Episodes (3)

Wed Aug 12th James King: Stories from the screen
Wed Aug 5th Suzi Quatro: Music of the Mother Road
Jul 22nd Introducing... Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip

Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip

Aug 12, 2026
34½ minutes
31 MB

For aspiring actors, Route 66 was more than just a highway: it was a pathway to Hollywood. In this episode, Sean Fletcher sits down with film critic James King to explore why the Mother Road became such a powerful symbol of ambition, opportunity and the pursuit of stardom in American culture. Sean and James also speak to Jim Harris, executive director of the Santa Monica Pier and the pier's resident historian, about why filmmakers have been drawn to this iconic location generation after generation. They also meet Renee Charles, president of the Kansas Historic Route 66 Association, who...

Route 66: America's Greatest Road Trip

James King: Stories from the screen

Telegraph Media Group

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