The Batman (1966) Appreciation Thread

[redfirebird2008]

Looking forward to the TV show on Blu-ray. Been many years since I've watched an episode of it, though I do occasionally watch the movie.

 

[Dave McFly]

I was watching Batman Brave and The Bold on Netflix and they had an episode that has Bruce Wayne's parents and they were voiced by Adam West and Julie Newmar .

 

[Naked Shia]

This episode is really great.

 

[CountOrlok]

I've never seen this show in HD, can't wait to see those hot sixties chicks in all their glory, especially Julie Newmar as Catwoman.

 

[The Joker]

I was watching Batman Brave and The Bold on Netflix and they had an episode that has Bruce Wayne's parents and they were voiced by Adam West and Julie Newmar .

Oh my god that is so AWESOME

Where's the poster, The Batman? He always said he wanted to see West's Batman marry Newmar's Catwoman. Well this is as close as he can get to it lol t:

 

[The Joker]

An umbrella for every occasion:

 

[The Joker]

Kevin Smith is a doing a 12 issue bi-weekly comic book about 1966 Batman meeting the Green Hornet: http://www.mtv.com/news/1828599/kevin-smith-batman-66-meets-green-hornet-batfleck/

 

[Travesty]

Yeah, he's been talking about it on his podcast.

I still wanna check out the comics. I heard they weren't all that great. I'll probably read a few to see if I like it, though.

 

[signalman]

RockBeat Records has released a CD full of 60's BATMAN music called "Dance with the Villains".
Looks and sounds GROOVY!

http://www.ccmusic.com/music/cd/2757927/batman-theme-dance-with-the-villains

 

[CountOrlok]

November needs to hurry up. I'll happily fork out the dollars for this dvd set.

 

[The Joker]

I found a TV advert for the show from the 60's when it was on the air. I love it. The narrator is as camp as the show itself;

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[The Caped Knight]

fight sequences from the series

Season 1



Season 2




Season 3

 

[The Caped Knight]

Biography's Batman 1960's Television Show Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6-kZhI_ths

 

[Team Andino]

November needs to hurry up. I'll happily fork out the dollars for this dvd set.

Has November been confirmed as the release date for the series?

 

[Pfeiffer-Pfan]

Has November been confirmed as the release date for the series?

Nope.

 

[Team Andino]

I've been assuming we'll finally get some information on the price and release date at Comic Con. Sure would love to get information earlier though.

 

[The Caped Knight]

3. Batman (Adam West, Batman) TV'S 24 GREATEST ACTION HEROES

"The Batman character had become somewhat iconic with the DC comic books, but nobody really anticipated the explosion when we debuted on television in 1966 — it was Batman, Bond and the Beatles. Our TV and movie version gave the books an immediate jolt of life, and my character was a comedic homage to those comic book stories — and much of what was happening in the '60s. And I think our adaptation hit so big and has been so long-lived because it was serious for kids and a comedy for adults." – Adam West

http://www.tvguide.com/PhotoGallery/TVs-24-Greatest-1082822/1082844

 

[The Batman]

It's badass to see Batman reach the top three...but honestly, I think that has more to do with the character's massive popularity than Adam West's portrayal, as great as it is.

 

[The Joker]

 

[HalloweenRes]

Actor Eli Wallach (Mr. Freeze) has died at the age of 98. http://www.washingtonpost.com/enter...-94e1-c5afa35a9e59_story.html?wprss=rss_local
And here is a quote from the article about his involvement with Mr. Freeze from the 1966 Batman tv series.

“I got $350,” he said, with mock anger. “And 30 years later, Arnold Schwarzenegger did the same part and got $20 million.”

 

[The Joker]

Sad news, but he lived a good long life, and had a terrific career. Aside from his Mr. Freeze I loved him in movies like The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.

LOL @ his comment about Arnie. $350 dollars sounds incredibly low. Romero, Meredith etc were on a couple of grand per episode. Maybe it's because they were regulars on the show.

 

[Webhead38]

How can you not love the '66 Batman? Getting the latest merchandise from the show has been a dream come true for me.

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[Travesty]

Dude, that figure in the front looks awesome.

 

[Webhead38]

Dude, that figure in the front looks awesome.

Thanks! My favorite in my collection.

 

[Sawyer]

double post