Route 66: Dreyer & Roker's Delirious Journey

0:00It's April 29th. Welcome to entertainment and celebrity news today, powered by AI and pack with headlines. Dylan Dreyer and Al Roker hit some serious travel snacks heading to Springfield, Missouri for the third hour of today's Big Route 66 Special. The episode, taped ahead for Wednesday, April 29th, celebrates the Roots Birthplace, but the duo missed the live show, while stuck at a new. York Airport Gate. Things got real-born fast, with Dreyer posting Instagram stories of the crew killing time showing kid videos to Roker, napping in chairs even, grabbing free toothbrushes from Delta. One clip had everyone clapping like crazy when she got back from the bathroom, turning delays into pure comedy gold. By early Wednesday, they finally touched down in Missouri at 3 a.m. local time, delirious but determined. Weekend today's Laura Jarrett jumped in to cover for Craig Melvin, and the team powered through with makeup magic to look fresh on camera. The Thursday, April 30th, broadcast is sponsored by the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission,

1:03packed with local eats, tunes, and tales from. The iconic highway, expect John Goodman, a Missouri State alum, and country star Chris Jansen to drop in for the fun. Fans are hyped, flooding socials with welcomes to Springfield, and countdowns to the show, proving even bumpy roads lead to epic vibes on route. The show is sponsored by the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission. The show is sponsored by the Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission.