Actor and singer George Maharis, best known for his role in the iconic 1960s TV series “Route 66,” passed away on Wednesday at the age of 94 in Beverly Hills, California. Maharis became famous for playing the character of Buz Murdock in “Route 66”, where he starred alongside Martin Milner. He appeared in various TV shows, including “The Philco Television Playhouse,” “The Phil Silvers Show,” and “Naked City”. He received an Emmy nomination for his outstanding performance as the lead actor in a television series for his work in “Route 66”. While filming “Route 66,” Maharis traveled across the country, recording music for his first album, Teach Me Tonight.

Source: Forbes May 29, 2023 06:15 UTC