Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Batman: Adam West 1966




Campy and classic, this version of Batman planted the seeds for all the homoerotic references of the Batman and Robin relationship. Part of the reason behind it, was the literal translation of the comic to live acting, with tights, full screen text sound effects, and over the top dialogue. Smirkers today should be reminded that at its height of popularity, Batman was the "it" guest star show for Hollywood, including Otto Preminger, George Sanders, Liberace, Art Carney, Roddy McDowall, Tallulah Bankhead, John Astin, and Shelley Winters.

In the 90s, I seem to recall Adam West making rumblings that he wanted to play the role in the new movie franchise. But today, he has made piece with the role in superhero history, voice-acting various parts in Batman animated productions. Plus, he had a recurring role in "The Adventures of Pete and Pete," one of the best shows every made for television.

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