Where does George Maharis live today?

“It’s hard to pick one, but a film I did in Europe in 1970 called The Last Day of the War comes to mind,” he says. Now 92 years young, George sounds great and splits his time between Beverly Hills and his home in the desert. Most of his time is spent painting or playing golf.

What ethnicity is George Maharis?

Maharis was one of seven children born to Greek immigrants in Astoria, Queens. He attended Flushing High School and served in the United States Marine Corps for 18 months.

How much of the original Route 66 is still drivable?

U.S. Route 66: The Road. Nowadays, over 85% of the original alignments of U.S. Route 66 are still drivable. Many segments of the road are simple two-laned highways, so you should drive with care and pay attention to the road signs.

Why is Route 66 abandoned?

Virtually all roads, including Route 66, were functionally obsolete because of narrow pavements and antiquated structural features that reduced carrying capacity. Emergency road building measures developed during wartime left bridges and culverts woefully inadequate for postwar needs.

What color was the Corvette in Route 66?

The Route 66 Corvettes Since the show was filmed in black and white, Corvettes in light colors like Horizon Blue, Cascade Green and Fawn Beige were used.

What kind of car did Martin Milner Drive in Route 66?

At the time, Milner was starring in “Route 66” on CBS, which ran from 1960-1964. A central part of the show was the Corvette convertible that Milner, along with partner George Maharis (and later Glenn Corbett), drove on each episode.