Adam West's Batman TV Series Premiered 56 Years Ago Today
Such a good day
prevnextHappy Birthday to Batman. American live action tv series 1st shown this day in 1966. Based on the DC comic book character of the same name. It stars Adam West as Bruce Wayne/Batman and Burt Ward as Dick Grayson/Robin – two crime-fighting heroes who defend Gotham City #Batman 📺 pic.twitter.com/VbFMbm6kLo
— Kenny (@kennylanglea) January 12, 2022
Comixology dropping in
prevnextDa da BATMAN! The iconic television show starring Adam West and Burt Ward aired its first episode today in 1966.
The show was just as much known for its ear worm of a theme song as its campy moral lessons, lest we ever forget the episode about seatbelt safety. pic.twitter.com/y7GghBUkES
— comiXology (@comiXology) January 12, 2022
On the set
prevnextPHOTO OF THE DAY. Burt Ward and Adam West on the set of the Batman film (1966). pic.twitter.com/qW72FeGqvY
— Prof Frank McDonough (@FXMC1957) January 12, 2022
People love it
prevnextAdam West will always be my Batman https://t.co/LZTyYC3PcH
— Aaron L Potratz (@alpotratz) January 12, 2022
Iconic opening
prevnextThe action-adventure superhero series #Batman, starring #AdamWest and #BurtWard, premiered on ABC this date in 1966. pic.twitter.com/hblvrnjkHz
— Silver Age Television 📺 (@SilverAgeTV) January 12, 2022
This is too real
prevnextGrowing up, I watched Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin. The show meant a lot to me then. But I rediscovered it about six months ago and it means more to me than it ever has.
Happy 56th anniversary to my favorite show. I’m so happy it’s part of my life again pic.twitter.com/opwbidXzxy
— annie (@mossytoadstooIs) January 12, 2022
Such vibrant designs
prevnextRemembering the #Batman TV series that premiered #OTD in 1966, staring Adam West and Burt Ward. #MyBatman #Batman66 #RockedMyWorld pic.twitter.com/HO9E9flgGi
— Stephen A. Rhodes (@StephenARhodes) January 12, 2022
The Riddler!
prevJanuary 12, 1966: "Batman", starring Adam West as Batman, Burt Ward as Robin, and guest villain Frank Gorshin as The Riddler, debuts on ABC. pic.twitter.com/dAhQsYgPxc
— DrPopCultureBGSU (@DrPopCultureBG) January 12, 2022