Wake Up With Jim, January 6, 2022

This 1950s style diner has come to symbolize the Route 66 renaissance. It has appeared in advertisements for German based Condor Airlines, in Nissan Canada photo shoots and National Geographic Calendars. It is a destination for legions of Route 66 enthusiasts from throughout the world. 

But did you know that Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner in Kingman, Arizona is a link to nearly a century of Route 66 history? Do you know the story behind this legendary restaurant? 

On this mornings episode of Wake Up With Jim, America's storyteller, author Jim Hinckley shares the story Mr. D'z Route 66 Diner, and its connection to Route 66 history in western Arizona. 

This program is sponsored in part by magical, delightful, wonderful, Tucumcari, New Mexico. More than just a stop it is a destination. Classic Route 66 motels such as the Roadrunner Lodge where the past and present blend seamlessly. A fascinating railroad museum. A vintage theater. And the heart of exciting day trips. This is Tucumcari.