Route 66
“The adventures of two young drifters across America”
Series Overview
After discovering that his late father has gone through most of the family fortune, Tod Stiles hits the title trans-America highway in his Corvette in search of adventure with friend Buz Murdock, a survivor of New York's mean streets. The two work odd jobs as they meet and interact with colorful characters and find themselves plunged into one situation after another, some of them romantic, some of them very dangerous. Later, Linc Case, a Vietnam war hero trying to find himself, takes over as Tod's travel companion.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.
4 Seasons • 116 Episodes
60 min per episode
1960 – 1964
Premiered: Fri, Oct 7, 1960
Stirling SilliphantLatest Aired Episode
Season 4, Episode 21: “I'm Here to Kill a King”
Tod is vacationing by himself in Canada near Niagara Falls. He meets a professional assassin who looks exactly like him. Middle-Eastern plotters have hired the assassin to kill their king and he plans to do so with a high-powered sniper rifle. The assassin complains to Tod that his deprived childhood has caused him to become what he is. Filming Location: Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stirling Silliphant, Herbert B. Leonard
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-Y7: Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
International Certification Matrix
Directed to Older Children — Designed for children age 7 and above.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Route 66
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What is Route 66 about?
After discovering that his late father has gone through most of the family fortune, Tod Stiles hits the title trans-America highway in his Corvette in search of adventure with friend Buz Murdock, a survivor of New York's mean streets. The two work odd jobs as they meet and interact with colorful characters and find themselves plunged into one situation after another, some of them romantic, some of them very dangerous. Later, Linc Case, a Vietnam war hero trying to find himself, takes over as Tod's travel companion.
How many seasons does Route 66 have?
Route 66 comprises 4 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Route 66?
Key cast members in Route 66 include Glenn Corbett, Martin Milner.
Who created or directed Route 66?
Route 66 was developed and directed by Stirling Silliphant, Herbert B. Leonard.