Adam West (Batman) Dies

[RichardX]

There is a very good documentary on Adam West and his career that was playing on cable a while back called "Starring Adam West." Even if you are not a fan or have no clue who he was it was fascinating to see how he came to terms with "Batman" - a role that effective ended his career for many decades - and later in life came to embrace it.

 

[carrie's younger brother]

Whew. Someone at work told me, and I'm okay. But the five year old in me is wrecked.

The best tweet I've seen

Bryan Miller @the realbryanmiller
All the other Batmen should go to Adam West's funeral, like when a former president dies.

Tallest Batman. Clocked in more Batman hours than any Batman ever has, or ever will. Coolest Batman -- his Bruce Wayne wore a blazer with a family crest! Wore the only costume that even vaguely resembled Batman in the comics of his era. Only film Batman to actually use a batarang! Ever. Only Batman you'd trust around your kids. Most handsome Batman!

When I think Dr. Who, Tom Baker will always be the first Doctor I think of. Nimoy the first Spock. West will always be the first Batman.

"Are you from Tennessee? Because you're the only ten I see."

Have you ever seen the Batman serial from 1943?

 

[carrie's younger brother]

RIP (and POW, ZAP, WAM) Mr. West.

 

[carrie's younger brother]

All the other Batmen should go to Adam West's funeral, like when a former president dies.

That's great!

 

[RichardX]

A few hours after the news breaks, and CNN is back to covering Trump like nothing happened. Sometimes, the networks absolutely tick me off to no end. Seriously, Adam West dies, and they just give him a passing mention. Sickening.

I wouldn't be too concerned with that. If there was an asteroid minutes away from destroying all life as we know it, CNN would not interrupt its endless Trump barrage. My favorite recent Anderson Cooper story was that "unnamed sources" report Trump had put on weight, was "unhappy" and did not like to travel. LOL. The flip side was the fixation with celebrity deaths like Michael Jackson when news helicopters followed the transport of his body to the morgue. Sometimes less is better or it becomes a macabre spectacle.

 

[morgan]

R.I.P.

 

[doowopgirl]

So sad . I loved this show as a kid. He was my favorite Batman. I actually have an LP of the music, including the theme song and pulled it out after the news broke.

 

[not_nadine]

It would be great if all the batmans showed up for the funeral.

Rest in Peace, Mr. West.

 

[GNTLGNT]

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[grin willard]

 

[CoriSCapnSkip]

This evening I ran past his boyhood home and took a couple of pictures.

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[grin willard]

This evening I ran past his boyhood home and took a couple of pictures.

Is that Walla Walla Washington? That is so nice. Thank you!

 

[muskrat]

Rest in peace, old chum.

 

[CoriSCapnSkip]

Is that Walla Walla Washington? That is so nice. Thank you!

Yes, the only other Walla Walla of which I know is in Australia.

 

[Blake]

I got his autograph. RIP

 

[grin willard]

Yes, the only other Walla Walla of which I know is in Australia.

 

[GNTLGNT]

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[danie]

'Family Guy' to pay tribute to Adam West on Sunday - Entertainment Weekly
'Family Guy' to pay tribute to Adam West on Sunday