Route 66 S1E17 — Fly Away Home (2)
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Route 66•Season 1•Episode 17

Fly Away Home (2)

7.8/10 · 118 votesFeb 17, 196160 min

Ranked #7 of 30 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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A farmer wants his crops dusted with sulfur, which is very dangerous to the pilots. However, the risk means more money to for the crop-dusting company. Filming Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Directed byArthur Hiller
Written byStirling Silliphant
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George Maharis

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Martin Milner

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Episode Summary

"Fly Away Home (2)" is episode 17 of Route 66 season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 118 votes, ranking #7 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Stirling Silliphant, it aired on February 17, 1961.

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