Will Rogers Jr. Commission on Indian Affairs during the Johnson administration (1967–1969). Rogers had a minor career as an actor and was most noted for playing his father (whom he closely resembled), particularly in "The Story of Will Rogers" (1952), "Wild Heritage" (1958) in which he played a judge, and in 1982 (in voice only) in "The American Adventure" at Disney's Epcot in Florida. He also appeared frequently in the 1950s television anthology series, "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars." Rogers starred as "Tom Brewster" in "The Boy from Oklahoma", a 1954 Western film directed by Michael Curtiz, the basis for the 1957 television series
Will Rogers Turnpike practice. The original route of the Turnpike continued straight into and through Tulsa, becoming Skelly Drive in town (where tolls are not charged). The westernmost portion of the Will Rogers Turnpike was modified so that the Creek and Will Rogers Turnpikes form one road, with motorists required to exit at an interchange to stay on I-44. The original interchange was changed due to numerous difficulties for semis trying to merge into the single lane going to I-44 and Route 66. The new interchange was incorporated into an upgrade of US 412, with provisions for future expansion of the turnpike over