Route 66 S1E27 — Trap at Cordova
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Route 66•Season 1•Episode 27

Trap at Cordova

7.1/10 · 120 votesMay 26, 196160 min

Ranked #21 of 30 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Tod and Buz are kidnapped by New Mexican mountain townspeople who need a teacher. Tod addresses the New Mexico legislature about the culture of the people of Cordova and the need for teachers. Filming Location: Cordova, New Mexico

Directed byArthur Hiller
Written byStirling Silliphant
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Episode Summary

"Trap at Cordova" is episode 27 of Route 66 season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 120 votes, ranking #21 of 30 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Arthur Hiller and written by Stirling Silliphant, it aired on May 26, 1961.

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