Inger Stevens Route 66 Flirtation

"The Beryllium Eater" was the first of Inger Stevens' two appearances on the 60's TV series Route 66. It aired on December 9, 1960, exactly one week after she was seen in the Twilight Zone episode "The Lateness of the Hour." Slightly more than a year later, as Julie Brack, she reclaimed her Swedish accent for her second role on Route 66 titled "Burning for Burning." Inger's television career was gaining momentum in the early 60's. By 1963, she had her own popular TV show - The Farmer's Daughter.
"The Beryllium Eater" was written by Richard Collins and Directed by Alvin Ganzer. Inger plays Wendy Durant, the neglected wife of a millionaire. Beloved character actor Edgar Buchanan (Uncle Joe, Petticoat Junction) plays Jack. Route 66 starred Martin Milner as Todd, and George Maharis as Buz. The Route 66 TV series probably inspired an entire generation to embrace the concept of the road trip.
I have posted this video in the best spirit of Fair Use to remember and pay tribute to the TV shows, movies, and actors that meant something special to those of us who grew up in the 1960's. Most of all, however, I would like to increase the recognition and appreciation of Inger Stevens. Her talent, wit, sensitivity, intelligence and humanity were of the highest magnitude. She is loved and missed by her fans, by her friends and family, and by those who worked with her.
Fans of Inger can now see her niece in the lead role of a new sci-fi web series. Visit the 20DollarShow channel where Athena Ashburn and her husband Matthew have created this 21st Century TZ flavored series to compete with conventional TV via the Internet. View all 20DollarShow episodes on You Tube or the web. Here is a link to "Life Is Priceless."
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To learn more about Inger Stevens go to the Inger Stevens Memorial Site run by Jerry Lem. He is a tireless curator and the most complete source on all things Inger. The integrity with which Jerry honors Inger's memory is impeccable. His site contains photos, audio, history and interesting links - some pertaining to Inger's surviving relatives: artist Ola Stensland (her brother), and actress/producer Athena Ashburn (her niece). Jerry also has had contact with actors and actresses who worked with Inger.
Here is the link:
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And another link to Jerry's site:
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View filming locations for Route 66:
www.ohio66.com/