The Batman (1966) Appreciation Thread - Part 1

[The Joker]

Newmar missed out on meeting many of the greats. If she'd done the movie she could have teamed with Burgess Meredith, Cesar Romero, and Frank Gorshin.

 

[C. Lee]

 

[BaelaTargaryen]

How the '60s TV Show Actually Saved BATMAN - Nerdist

 

[chintai80]

How the '60s TV Show Actually Saved BATMAN - Nerdist

the 60s tv show is such an integral part of batman's evolution as a pop culture icon.
many of the younger fans probably don't realize how much.

 

[C. Lee]

Silver coated commemorative coins released by the Bradford Exchange BATMAN Classic TV Series Proof Coin Collection With Display

 

[C. Lee]

Behind the scenes.

 

[The Joker]

^According to West in his autobiography, Cliff Robertson was one of the guest villain actors who had a blast on the show.

 

[Awest66]

Batman 66 has long solidified itself as one of my favorite versions of the character and his world.

 

[sgeorges4]

I really like the way they did the villain,particulary Burguess meredith withe pinguin (it's how I see the character ), I feel like a lot of those 66 villain should be use more often like egghead or king tut

 

[chintai80]

been starting to watch episodes of this with my 5 year old.
it's great batman intro 101 for children.

i watch the show as an over-the-top action comedy.
my son watches it as a serious superhero show.

and as a batman fan, it's also a time-capsule to see how previous generations viewed the character and his world.
the show works as a fun adaption of the silver age batman.

so many different layers to enjoying batman '66.

 

[C. Lee]

Adam West with Burt Reynolds in HOOPER (1978)

 

[C. Lee]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY:
Burt Ward (born July 6, 1945) is an actor and activist widely known for his portrayal of Robin, the sidekick of Batman, played by Adam West, in the TV series Batman (1966–1968), its theatrical feature film and the 2016 animated feature Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders

 

[Milk Tray Guy]

Happy Birthday Robin Dick Burt!

 

[C. Lee]

It turns out Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson were really Captain America and Bucky.

 

[The Caped Knight]

ROFL!

 

[C. Lee]

Dick Grayson plays with his toy cars.

 

[C. Lee]

 

[signalman]

Instead of asking about Supergirl, Robin should asked about "Wondergirl".

 

[C. Lee]

 

[C. Lee]

 

[C. Lee]

 

[C. Lee]

 

[C. Lee]

A young Commissioner Gordon.

Older Gordon with Chief O'Hara.

Gordon with the Caped duo.

 

[C. Lee]

 

[C. Lee]