Drive-ins, Dinosaurs and Dairy Queens: Celebrating Roadside Americana (Part Two) w/ Rich Brown and Rolando Pujol

In the conclusion of a two-part episode, Frank is joined by producer-comedian Rich Brown ("Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Beyond Vaudeville") and "retrologist" and author Rolando Pujol ("The Great American Retro Road Trip: A Celebration of Roadside Americana") as they celebrate the 100th year of Route 66 and examine a uniquely "American story" told through luncheonettes, bowling alleys, neon signs, ghost towns and giant teapots. In this episode, the boys discuss long-lost stores and brands (Buster Brown, J.J. Newberry, Woolworth), the history of Googie architecture, the disappearance of drive-in theaters (and drive-in restaurants) and the fascinating tale of Truth or Consequences, New Mexico. Also, Rich remembers Monkey Island, Rolando tries to explain "The Thing," Frank continues his quest for the perfect egg cream and Chris Elliott moves into the former Nut Museum. PLUS: The Billy Goat Tavern! The Mermaids of Weeki Wachee! Yogi Bear replaces Jackie Gleason! KFC makes its debut...in Utah? And Rolando visits the last Blockbuster Video in America!

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