In 1966, fans of the legendary comic books were happy to see their favorite characters move into the small screen in Batman the show. Yes, it was silly, and yes it polarized fans, but it was also thrilling. The series lasted only three seasons, yet it was enough time to make a major impact on pop culture. Not only were fans influenced by the fun show, but so were those on the set.
As it turns out, Batman himself – played by Adam West – was a legend in his own right. The most amusing thing about it all is that opposed to his on-screen, family-friendly character, backstage Batman was very much a lady magnet. So much so that he got into trouble multiple times for getting down and dirty when the cameras stopped rolling.
Let’s go behind the scenes of TV’s Batman