Batman ‘66: Remembering Adam West
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The title page from the documentary that is the centerpiece of the special features included in the “Batman: The Complete Television Series” box set.
SETTING THE NARRATIVE
Adam West was ready to tell his story of what it meant to be Batman in the documentary “Hanging With Batman.” However, there were times when both Adam and his agent Fred Westbrook were hesitant about just how personal he should get in the interview. In the end, the revelatory nature of the discussion meant Adam told the story the way he wanted to be remembered.
For the filming of Adam West’s interview, the producers chose a “Palm Springs House” with lots of windows and a pool to mirror the reflective mood of the documentary.
WORKING WITH BATMAN
Adam West holding up his original Batman pilot script. Next to him is filmmaker Alex Gray.
REWRITTEN BY ADAM WEST
Adam West in the audio booth. When Adam asked to rewrite some of the script, Alex knew that the project had moved into a true collaboration.
THE CREATIVE TEAM
(left to right) Producer Jeff Maynard, Warner Bros executive Bonnie Spence, Adam West’s agent Fred Westbrook, and filmmaker Alex Gray.
BATMAN: THE COMPLETE TELEVISION SERIES BOX SET
Alex Gray holding up the long-awaited “Batman: The Complete Television Series” Limited Edition Blu-ray box set.
(Above) Images from the Batman ‘66 panel at San Diego Comic-Con, (L to R) hosted by Ralph Garman, with Burt Ward, Adam West, and Julie Newmar
Personal photos courtesy Alex Gray. All Batman and DC images copyright DC Animation.