Great Drives(1996)

Great Drives is a PBS miniseries that pairs five celebrities with iconic American highways, each with personal or historical significance. Each episode follows a different host as they travel a legendary route, exploring the landscape, culture, and stories that shaped the road and the nation. The series blends travel, history, and memoir as celebrities reflect on why these highways matter to them. From coastal routes to desert passages, Great Drives captures the spirit of the open road and the American journey. The miniseries celebrates both the famous stretches of asphalt and the small towns and hidden gems along the way, offering viewers a fresh perspective on roads they may have driven or always wanted to explore.