Route 66 The Mother Road of America! The great Route went from Chicago, St. Louis, Joplin, all the way to Los Angeles, California. Route 66 was the official roadway from 1955-1975. Now NEWS-TALK KZRG relives the MUSIC of the Mother Road every Saturday 8pm-Midnight hosted by Terry Hester. Do you have a request or comment? Or call (417) 208-9TIP to reach KZRG.