I’ve had the chance to talk with many fans about the series overall and about Burt’s portrayal and that includes your host of this website, Mr. When I watch Burt Ward in the costume, he is Robin.Īs the host of The Batcave Podcast, I have had the opportunity to speak with Burt on three occasions and to celebrate the opening of the Hollywood Museum’s Batman ’66 exhibit with him. When watching others playing Robin, I am of the mindset that the actor is playing Robin. He embodied the youthful exuberance and the physicality of the Boy Wonder in a way that no actor has ever been able to match. Since 1966, that distinction belongs to one Burt Ward. But when it comes to Robin, there can be no argument over who offered the best portrayal. When it comes to Batman, there are arguments from many for and against a certain actor’s portrayal of the character and that includes my beloved Adam West, I must admit. Drew, host of The Batcave Podcast, with BURT WARD’s TOP 13 MOMENTS AS ROBIN: If you’re gonna ROBIN WEEK, you have to include the greatest of them all - Burt Ward. For the complete index of features, click here. Welcome to ROBIN WEEK! One of the greatest heroes in comics history debuted 80 years ago this month - and we’re celebrating with a series of features saluting the Boys, Girls and Teens Wonder. UPDATED 7/6/22: Burt Ward was born 77 years ago on July 6, 1945! Perfect time to re-present this piece from March 2020’s ROBIN WEEK. A BIRTHDAY SALUTE: The best of the greatest Boy Wonder…

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