#1966batman

Here’s a photograph of Batman as seen in the classic TV series Batman (1966-1968), autographed by Adam West. In 2006, I sent him a letter. About two months later, I received this hand signed photo.

To Wong Fun selfie

Holding my 2013 Mattel™ Batman: Classic TV Series action figure of Catwoman.  The most famous actress to play Catwoman in the 1966-1968 Batman television series was Julie Newmar (born 1933), but in the character of Catwoman / Ms. Kitka in the 1966 Batman television movie was played by Lee Meriwether (born 1935), and close to the end of the series the character broke racial stereotypes by having the Eartha Kitt (born Eartha Mae Keith; 1927-2008) play the sexy cat-burglar.

Postscript:

The title refers to the 1995 film “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar”; starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo as three New York City drag queens who idolized the actress as “statuesque”.

Ta-na-na-na-na-na Batman! selfie

Growing up, I enjoyed watching the 1966-1968 Batman television series, and I was infatuated with the Batmobile that was based on a 1954 Ford Lincoln Futura that was customized by George Barris (born George Salapatas; 1925-2015).

So my getting this 1/64 scaled 2007 Hot Wheels: First Editions Batmobile fulfilling my childhood fanboy goals.