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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 ------------------------------------------------------ #route66 #americana #roadtrip #highways #usroadtrip #bigbusiness WATCH MORE FROM BIG BUSINESS: The Rise & Fall Of America's Drive-In Restaurants Inside The World's Biggest Truck Stop The Rise And Fall Of Southern Cafeterias The Rise And Fall Of Route 66 | Big Business | Business Insider