October 7, 1960 –
Route 66 starring Martin Milner and George Maharis premiered on CBS TV, on this date.
Three future movie stars nearly became regulars on this series. When the show was first getting off the ground, a young unknown named Robert Redford auditioned for the role of Tod Stiles, but was beaten out by Martin Milner. When George Maharis left the show in late 1962, the producers searched for a replacement. Burt Reynolds was approached, but he was then involved on Gunsmoke playing Quint Asper. Another actor who wanted to do the series, was future Academy Award winner Robert Duvall, who was even auditioned in one episode. The producers felt that Duvall was not handsome enough, however, and went with Glenn Corbett instead.
The Haus of Dcaligari 