Actress Yvonne Craig was featured in a promotional short, which was shown to ABC executives in order to not only add Batgirl to the cast, but ensure a third season for the television series.
The villain in this presentation was Tim Herbert as The Killer Moth, although the villian was never used on the series. This film was never shown on television, however it is featured on numerous video tapes documenting the show.
This shows Burton Gervis (Burt Ward) and Adam West auditioning for the roles of Batman and Robin. Very interesting to see Burt Ward doing a Karate demonstration for his audition.
Almost 35 years after the demise of the original show comes this new television movie that reunites Batman series stars Adam West and Burt Ward in a comedy adventure where they stumble upon a diabolical plot to steal the original Batmobile from a charity benefit! While trying to unravel the details and find The Batmobile, West and Ward flashback to the tumultuous times of their 1966-68 ABC television series to reveal a bizarre behind-the-scenes story of the creation of a television classic, from their on-the-set explosions to their wild real-life encounters with fans.
Biography Channel Documentary
The “Caped Crusader” and his loyal sidekick thrilled both children and adults when the comic book heroes segued onto the small screen in 1966. Rare photos, clips, and screen tests, as well as interviews with the show’s cast and creators document the extraordinary three-year flight of Batman the TV series.
In the pilot mild-mannered librarian Barbara Gordon was about to lock-up the Gotham library when Killer Moth and three of his henchmen attempted to kidnap a millionaire checking-out a book in the building. The villainous gang locked Barbara in a back room, but before they could make their escape Batman & Robin arrived to foil their plan. Killer Moth managed to get the drop on the Dynamic Duo and covered them in a confining cocoon, leaving no one to stand in his way. What he didn’t realise was there was a new hero in Gotham and before he had chance to escape, Batgirl arrived to save the day.
Cool equal rights commerical featuring Batman, Robin and Batgirl. Batgirl wants equal pay from Batman or she'll let them blow-up.
Ralph Garman shows Adam West his collection of Batman memorabilia.
Documentary about Adam West
Documentary about the launch of Batman (1966).
Adam West, Kevin Smith, Ralph Garman, Phil Morris and Jim Lee discuss Batman (1966).
A rare treat for the fans as Adam discusses his original script notes bringing Batman to life in the first episode, "Hi Diddle Riddle".
A rare treat for the fans as Adam discusses his original script notes bringing Batman to life in the second episode, "Smack In The Middle".
Hollywood stars provide fond memories of Batman.
The villain tags will be re-issued as an assembled string.
Interview with James Blakeley - Post Production Supervisor