*Couple of things:* 1) I know this video is late. We wanted to wait and take our time. There's a very good chance that there are still some errors because it's a long, complex video, so thanks for bearing with me! 2) We've disabled ads on the video thanks to our Patrons who can allow us to still get compensated for our efforts without putting commercials over this tribute video. 3) I am very tired, so I'm gonna get some sleep now, but please leave lots of comments for me to see when I wake up! What was your favorite Adam West Batman moment? 4) Good night, old chum.
I can see a parallel with anime and comic books. Because, in a sense, what they offer a variety of genre and maturity to their story, while allowing a greater suspension of disbelief than that of live-action. That's why comic book and anime fans can get outraged at how their favorites can be treated as immature by non-anime or comic book fans the moment they see a live-action film or series. In a sense, the ones who adapt are also at fault for not being able to understand that this "suspension of disbelief", sometimes, cannot be translated into live-action. The main reason why comics live-action are more acceptable today is because of decades of fans getting used to these tropes (spandex, outside underwear, tights, etc.)
This was the best tribute Adam West could've ever gotten! Well done, Scott! You're the best and the crew at Nerdsync as well! Bravo! *claps* You guys rule!
It was a cultural phenomenon. Many people loved it. The people who talk down on it are cringelords. There is room for dark Batman and campy Batman, but to me the very concept is so inherently ridiculous it requires some self awareness, which comics are better at. I recently watched the new Batman movie and was laughing hysterically at some of the scenes that are meant to be taken seriously
@@TrueGamer22887 I don’t think the new Batman was meant to be 100% serious. It was serious when it needed to be and made jokes when it was needed. If anything I’d say the Nolan movies are funnier because they try to have this “grounded” and “realistic” tone and plot line and then you have Batman who sounds like a death metal vocalist.
@@tylerjames805 wasn’t saying it was 100% serious with no levity, I’m saying I was laughing at scenes that weren’t supposed to be laughed at. I laughed hardest when he was in the police station on the table and began violently flailing around, stopped for a second and then flailed around again. A few mins later he punches Gordon and that for sure was supposed to be a lighter scene, but that’s not the one I cried laughing at
"Adam West as Batman." *FEELS!* "1928-2017, he was 88." *TEARS!* That's no joke. Adam West will forever be MY Batman, and Burt Ward will always be MY Robin.
The interesting thing about this show for me was that as a kid in the 1970s I took the show so seriously. It would come on weekdays after school, and we'll all rush home to watch it. Years later, as an adult, having not watched the show in some time, I sort of rediscovered it. All the 'in jokes' I didn't get as a kid, and the silliness of it. Then, my kids discovered it, and I saw how serious they too it, and that made me laugh. I think that's why it's managed to keep its charm for decades.
Your right, kids love the serious side and adults loved the sexy tones of the show. The fights, traps, costumes, actors were all great! As a kid, all would try to figure out how Batman would escape the vicious traps and watch the next night to see how he got out of the tight situation same bat time same bat channel!
My dad said the exact same thing. He said him and his friends would rush to school to discuss how Batman and robin would get out of their latest capture. I think watching this show with him made me turned off by the modern marvel movies, I wish they would lean harder into the camp, since history shows kids will take it just as seriously as the weird middle ground they find themselves in now
This video genuinely made me tear up a little. Adam was the Batman I grew up on. I started out watching the Justice League TV Show when my mom saw that and told me about the Batman she loved as a child. We found the Batman movie on TV one day and I instantly fell in love. Adam was the personification of a hero to me. I loved Kevin Conroy but here was a man who taught me right from wrong. Who showed me it was cool to follow the rules. When my mom would laugh I didn't understand because he was doing and saying things that resonated to me as a child. I love you Adam and will always miss you.
I never watched the show but the other day I noticed the movie was on Netflix so I gave it a shot. Man, it was funny as hell. Campy, cheesy, ridiculous. Couldn't really tell how much was intentional or just a product of a more innocent time. But this video cleared that up for me. Now I know it was meant to be silly and fun for kids and adults alike. And Adam West was a total genius. Gonna miss you, old chum.
When Carrie Fisher died I was upset because she was a huge part of my childhood but nothing has hit me like Adam West did whether it be from when he was in Batman or of course when he played himself in Family Guy
Adam West is the best . .I shook his hand when he was dressed as Batman at the 1973 car show at the New York Coliseum it was a real honor to meet him he made you believe that he is Batman and Burt Ward meeting these guys gave me and my sister goosebumps.
I recently watched the animated "return of the caped crusaders" movie, and it was from start to finish lovely. The scale of it, and the fact that they used it as a way to do stories they wouldn't have been able to pull off unless animated. It's a great send off to a great man. Rest in peace Adam West.
I was so excited when I found a dvd of this movie at a Dollar Tree! I haven't watched it yet but I've only heard good things about it and am really looking forward to seeing it! #AdamWestismyBatman
Thank you for creating this touching, thoughtful tribute to *_my_* Batman. I still count myself as very fortunate to have had the opportunity twice in my youth to meet Adam (and Burt) at public appearances near my hometown. Rest in peace Bright Knight. You will be missed, and always remembered.
Thank you for watching and leaving this encouraging comment! If it's not too much trouble, could you share it around? We spent a lot of time on it, and we would like more people to see the legend of Adam West's Batman!
What I love so much about this show is how they managed to make it a living comic book. Watching Batman and Robin fight those villains like you were watching a live adaptation of what you would be reading in a comic book. They did an excellent job translating the comics to living form.
Nice tribute. And, thanks to the "multiverse" concept first introduced by DC back in the 60s to explain the existence of Golden and Silver Age versions of The Flash, Superman, etc, Adam's and Burt's interpretation of Batman and Robin DO have a legitimate place.
Batman and Robin meet Colonel Klink in one episode so was he suppose to be in the 1940's, he also met the Lurch from the Addam's family and their comic stripe first appeared in 1936 I think it was, but he also meet more recent characters that were of the current time and they never explained that.
@@hydrolito These were just simple nods to other character actors... not trying to throw off a timeline. After all, Klink would be considered a nazi war criminal had batman been serious. Robin even asked Batman about them " Where did they find those outfits? "
One thing I couldn't work into the video was how Lyle Waggoner went on to play another comic book role as Steve Trevor in the Linda Carter Wonder Woman show! Funny how things work out.
Kevin Sorbo auditioned for Lois and Clark the new adventures of Superman and failed to get the role but later played Hercules in 6 made for TV movies and in Hercules the Legendary Journey series which had spin off Xena Warrior princess which he also sometimes appeared, also later as Captain Dylan Hunt on Andromeda. Dean Cain that got the role of Superman originally wanted to be an NFL football player but couldn't because of injuries.
NerdSync Yes, and some of the people who had connections to the "Batman TV Show later had connections to the "Wonder Woman TV show, such as producer Charles Fitzsimmons, and Frank "Riddler" Gorshin playing an evil toymaker in the Season 2 "Christmas" episode. Most importantly, Stanley Ralph Ross, who contributed many scripts to the "Batman TV Show, but also developed the "Wonder Woman" TV Show, which in many ways during its first season had some of the vibe from the former.
BEAUTIFUL. 🦇 I was born in 1967...meaning, i grew up on "that Batman". Of course, in the 70's...there was only a handful of T.V. stations that worked, and Sunday mid-mornings was for BATMAN. Dad would be ironing some damn thing. Ma's doing laundry or reading. And me....smack dab in the middle of the living room floor, three feet away from the T.V. (na-na na-na na-na na-na) 🦇
In my opinion, Batman fans need to respect the SIlver-Age Batman. I love how campy it is, it's fun and entertaining, I also love the Golden-Age Batman for how hilariously dark they were. Like, Batman just snapped people's necks and shot them, it's crazy. Then the Bronze-Age, with Denny O'Neil and Neil Adams, was the perfect blend. They were Dark, but not overly violent, they weren't mean-spirited, but they also weren't super light-hearted. I love all three, they define Batman in different ways, and without one of them you wouldn't have the other.
Thank you for doing it right, Adam West's Batman in reruns introduced me to the Caped Crusader. I'm thankful that is saved this hero. Without this show, we would not have many great award winning stories with Batman. This show also saved my favorite villain, the Riddler. The show even made me think the Penguin was Batman's Arch enemy. Considering there were more Penguin Episodes than Joker ones. Thank you old chum.
i love this show!!! i grew up watching it in the 70s, i am 56. i still watch it, and collect the toys. good clean fun. something i feel this world needs more of !!!
It's a great show and is still very popular. Part of its greateness is that it works so well on 2 levels. Kids can enjoy the (cartoon) action while adults can enjoy the numerious clever jokes / parodies which kids don't get. An underrated classic series.
16:16 it his hilarious that over 60 years, us nerds (anime, tv, movie, comics) never change, always looking back fondly at the original, or a version aired 15 years prior
A 22-minute video, that is as well made as this that doesn't have ads? Now that's dedication. Amazing video, it brought me back to watching this show when I was seven years old. Adam West was truly a legend.
I always saw Adam West as the "Peoples Champion" of all the batmen. Everybody has their favorite. Be it Keaton, Kilmer, Cloony, Bale, etc. Adam West seems to be the One BatMan who hold a special place in every BatFans heart. RIP Ol' Chum.
It’s finally out!!! I’ve been browsing UA-cam refreshing my subscriptions to procrastinate more and there’s no new content... UNTIL THIS DROPPED! Love you Scott, I know I’ll love this video I’ll probably even tear up. You’re the best, thanks for making this.
when I found out about Adam West's passing I'd actually watched Return of the Grey Ghost the night before, he was fresh on the mind and then the news broke. it was a heavy blow for all of us and I appreciate the care you put into this tribute, Scott (and everybody else involved)
An enjoyable retrospective on the iconic Adam West Batman. I especially like the three B's: 'Bond...Beatles...and Batman.' I was ten years old when I saw the first episode in 1966 and was totally mesmerized. I hadn't been exposed to pure refined superhero comics yet...so watching Adam and Burt in the Batcave, tearing out in the fiery Batmobile, totally blew me away. The over-the-top villains were fascinating to watch. Joker, Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman. The highlight of the series was watching the Batman-Green Hornet crossover. It's hard to express how much the success of the 60's Batman show permeated everything back then. It wasn't the world you knew before. The world was Gotham City...and Batman and Robin kept it safe from madness. I eventually got into DC comics and Marvel comics around 1969...leaving Archie and Disney and Classics Illustrated behind...so I understand their bereavement over the Dark Knight and their ire towards the Bright Knight of Adam West. But Batman wasn't stolen by television...he was borrowed by the broken down world of post-JFK Camelot. Hollywood did it's job and came through with a bright, campy, God love us all, American made escapist epic that finally lifted our spirits. Adam West's Batman shines brighter now with each succeeding generation that dons the cape and dances the Batusi and cries "Holy Legit Legacy!".
Thank you very much for this awesome review of the origins for the _'BATMAN'_ television series. I turn 50 this year, so the show was canceled before I knew it... But by the time I was going to kindergarten and/or head start I was watching it every day after school. I absolutely loved it then, and it still brings a smile to my face today.
Finally watched this video after a few years... The orginal Batman series was definitely before my time, but I absolutely loved the series. It makes me sad that so many of these actors are gone.
Great tribute. This will always be my first Batman. The Bright Knight will shine forever. He was also great in the other work he did. His Mayor West on Family Guy stole every episode he was in. I think that there were 3 things that breathed new life into the Bright Knight version of the Bat. 1) Various cartoon iterations, especially the Scooby Doo movies and the classic Superfriends. 2) The aforementioned Family Guy stuff And 3) The Batman 66 comic books, written by Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman. You should also check out Ralph Garman's video about Adam West.
Thank you for this! I wasn't alive for the show, but I saw it, and can tell these people were touched by his death. By far the best Adam West tribute on youtube! I love you Nerdsync. I watched almost all of your videos as soon as I saw one video by you
Holy Nerdsync, what a fantastically masterful episode. Graphics, narrative, trivia - (Have you considered selling this to actual television?) People will look back at this and ask: Why don't you make episodes like this anymore? Thank you for making excellent content, Scott & co!
Sempai Noticed...I'm gonna frame this^^ Well I have interesting history with this show...a local channel here in the Philippines air this every weekend with old Three Stooges episodes... Those were simpler times
TBH I didn't know that Adam West was in on the joke from the beginning. I figured he just was a campy actor and embraced the joke in hindsight. But from this video and then looking up interviews, he knew his job was to lean into the absurdity while playing it straight. I already liked the man but that makes me like him even more. R.I.P.
You made me teared up loved this video . Many would assume that my first batman was Christian Bale, because I'm 20 years old and he was the modern Batman (before Affleck); it was actually Adam West where i was introduced to Batman in TV/Movie format. I loved that version of Batman because, in an odd way for me, it shows that batman has humanity in him, even though it's not canon to any comic or films. And like you said thanks to Adam West we wouldn't survive the era (that's how I interpret it.) you could almost say that Adam West's Batman help the super hero movie genre into what it is today. I may be stretching it a bit but that's how much influence that man had. RIP Adam West.
I was born in 1980 and when I saw this for the first time, I loved it. Matter of fact Adam was the first "live" Batman I saw so how can I not love this dude?!! Especially that beautiful Batmobile, Wooo that was the best!! RIP my man, and much love to B.Ward and all of the casting to that show. Everyone did a gr8 job that was involved in that show!!
Exceptional job, Scott. Being an old guy, I remember watching this series as a kid and loving it. I grew up with Adam West as MY Batman. You did a terrific job paying homage to great role model. Well done.
Thank you so much! I was admittedly nervous as I've only seen a select few episodes and the movie, so I was hoping I could do it justice from my research.
You chould check out the Geekvolution stream, then, if you ever aren't too busy. Or just watch it with friends. Point is, it's the type of show you want to have people around with you to watch.
The 1966 Batman was introduced concurrent with the original "Star Trek", and a hanna-barberra effort called "Johnny Quest". The Beatles still were being aired in their own carton show, and a Boston MA. kid's show with Larry Harmon of Frank Averuch Called BOZO was very popular. This was the "Golden Age" of children's television.
This was terrific! Thank you for creating it! I've been a fan of the Batman 1966 series since the early-mid 1970s. Started watching him on WPIX Channel 11 in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY. Keep up the great work!
I dear staple in my childhood. I would jet straight to my television set after school, tune to channel 58 to catch the last bit of looney tunes, then at 4:30 sharp - Batman. I just took it all at face value. Loved it. this was circa 1989.
This is legitimately one of the best videos you have ever done! I really appreciate you always taking the time to do it right and put out content that you can be proud of. Thank you Scott!
You did do this right. I had the privilege to meet Adam around the time that the dark night was on the big screen at hall in Fairfield Connecticut, I believe it was in 1992. He was the most humble and well spoken celebrity I have ever met. He was so down to earth and said, well, the most interesting thing I’ve done lately was play a part on the Simpsons. He made a zany face and said, I hope that goes well. He was my hero as a kid and he still is today. Thanks for a fantastic tribute to Adam West.
This video didnt just tribute Adam West, but also tributed the big impact he had on comic books, movies and tv shows around the world. Great video Scott.
Thanks @nerdsync for doing this, it made me see my batman, adam west one last time. Thank you for making me relive my childhood and to see my hero one last time, alive and doing batman just the way I grew up watching...
The 1966 Batman TV show is the reason I love comic books. It got me into them single handedly, and Batman will always be my favorite Superhero. I appreciate this video Scott. It was very well done, and high quality. Thankyou.
Red Same here. I got into DC Comics because of the 66 series reruns in the 70's . I took a lot of crap from Marvel kids for liking DC because of the campy TV show. I didn't care though.
Thank you Mr. West. My first Batman, my first superhero. While Spider-Man would wind up becoming my favorite super hero, it was Adam West's Batman who always held a very special place in my heart. As a kid, coming home from school to catch it on a local channel at the 'same bat time, same bat channel' was a high light. Little did I know that that same show would have such an endearing presence later, but for entirely different reasons, as I came to love Adam West's brilliant portrayal. The history of comic books have always been fascinating, and Adam West didn't just save Batman, he helped save comic books. As did Burt and the entire cast and crew of those Batman shows. But thank you again, Mr. West, for such brilliance and taking the role somehow seriously by not taking it as seriously as superfans of the time wanted it. We'll put the Bat-Shark Repellent on the shelf a different time.
Great video! I‘ve only seen the movie (with Adam West) so far and I didn‘t particularly care for it back then, but I really wanna see the TV show now. Rest In Peace, Adam West!
Great ....simply great ..thanks for taking you time making this video I really appreciate it . It made me remember all those wonderfull evenings of my youth now long gone but still fresh. Thank you so much Mr West may you rest in peace.
My son who is 14 got the opportunity to meet Adam West at a convention just 6 months before his passing in Boston Massachusetts my son loves Adam West and knows everything that he is done as well is a proficiant Batman fan he brought in a comic book to have him sign that Adam West did not know had been made representing The Dark Knight and actually asked his handler to write down the name of the book so that he could acquire one himself my son What's so proud to know that he had introduced something to his favorite superhero and Actor Adam West such a nice humble man Mr. West was it was an honor meeting him and rather an expensive day that day to meet and greet and get pictures and autographs but as I look back on it those lifetime memories will always be there. Long live Adam West
this is one of the best retrospectives I've seen on this show and on Adam West. I do think you could have added a little bit about the various times that West and Ward reprised their roles. In The New Adventures of Batman cartoon of the 70s, in Super Friends, and then in that recently released animated movie that aims to parody the TV show.
This was a very good video. A very good homage/tribute to Adam West. Quite a few actors have portrayed Bruce Wayne aka Batman since but none quite like Adam West! Adam was unique. There will never be anyone quite like him.
Got super into this show after my obsession with the dark knight trilogy. Definitely a different...feel, but its such a fun show!! Great work on this video Scott, thanks so much for making it!!
@NerdSync - I was 13 and deeply into comics in 1966. Batman came to tv two nights in a row, per week. Did I know that the show was deeply immersed in comedy? Absolutely. I didn't miss a single episode.
i wish i could give 1000000000 thumbs up on this video it was the old vhs tapes of adam west batman that got me into him when i was a child and now im known by everyone who knows me as the biggest batfan they know and its all thanks to this batman that started it and learning some things i didnt know makes it even better
Thanks for this wonderful tribute to Adam West and the Batman TV series. In 1976, I first saw Batman weekday afternoons on local TV (WPIX-TV, CH 11, NYC) right before The Adventures of Superman (George Reeves). My first exposure to Batman was a live action, hour-packed show featuring the "Worlds Finest" DC comic book Team show in color!! I always saw the show as an action/adventure and not campy as a child. I have seen most of the animated versions of Batman that featured Adam West voicing the character so it is difficult for me to see anyone else as the Caped Crusader. Thanks again for this.
*Couple of things:*
1) I know this video is late. We wanted to wait and take our time. There's a very good chance that there are still some errors because it's a long, complex video, so thanks for bearing with me!
2) We've disabled ads on the video thanks to our Patrons who can allow us to still get compensated for our efforts without putting commercials over this tribute video.
3) I am very tired, so I'm gonna get some sleep now, but please leave lots of comments for me to see when I wake up! What was your favorite Adam West Batman moment?
4) Good night, old chum.
NerdSync It was perfect, you beautiful nerd. 🖒
NerdSync GOOD MORNING SCOTT!!!!
Finally I can look forward to a serious and thoughtful Adam West sendoff. Thanks!
I can see a parallel with anime and comic books. Because, in a sense, what they offer a variety of genre and maturity to their story, while allowing a greater suspension of disbelief than that of live-action. That's why comic book and anime fans can get outraged at how their favorites can be treated as immature by non-anime or comic book fans the moment they see a live-action film or series. In a sense, the ones who adapt are also at fault for not being able to understand that this "suspension of disbelief", sometimes, cannot be translated into live-action.
The main reason why comics live-action are more acceptable today is because of decades of fans getting used to these tropes (spandex, outside underwear, tights, etc.)
This was the best tribute Adam West could've ever gotten! Well done, Scott! You're the best and the crew at Nerdsync as well! Bravo! *claps* You guys rule!
"Then it wasn't all for nothing..." Adam West as The Gray Ghost from Batman: The Animated Series
That line hits different now that he's gone...
indeed it does
I've always loved the 60's Batman unironically. I was always a fan of a brighter batman.
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I like campy nice Batman too
It was a cultural phenomenon. Many people loved it. The people who talk down on it are cringelords. There is room for dark Batman and campy Batman, but to me the very concept is so inherently ridiculous it requires some self awareness, which comics are better at. I recently watched the new Batman movie and was laughing hysterically at some of the scenes that are meant to be taken seriously
@@TrueGamer22887 I don’t think the new Batman was meant to be 100% serious. It was serious when it needed to be and made jokes when it was needed. If anything I’d say the Nolan movies are funnier because they try to have this “grounded” and “realistic” tone and plot line and then you have Batman who sounds like a death metal vocalist.
@@tylerjames805 wasn’t saying it was 100% serious with no levity, I’m saying I was laughing at scenes that weren’t supposed to be laughed at. I laughed hardest when he was in the police station on the table and began violently flailing around, stopped for a second and then flailed around again. A few mins later he punches Gordon and that for sure was supposed to be a lighter scene, but that’s not the one I cried laughing at
I came here for "POWS" and "ZAPS", but instead I got feels.
We all got hit with the feels.
This is my favorite comment so far.
NerdSync
OMG you saw my comment!
Giancarlo Peñalba same
"Adam West as Batman." *FEELS!*
"1928-2017, he was 88." *TEARS!*
That's no joke. Adam West will forever be MY Batman, and Burt Ward will always be MY Robin.
The interesting thing about this show for me was that as a kid in the 1970s I took the show so seriously. It would come on weekdays after school, and we'll all rush home to watch it. Years later, as an adult, having not watched the show in some time, I sort of rediscovered it. All the 'in jokes' I didn't get as a kid, and the silliness of it.
Then, my kids discovered it, and I saw how serious they too it, and that made me laugh. I think that's why it's managed to keep its charm for decades.
Your right, kids love the serious side and adults loved the sexy tones of the show. The fights, traps, costumes, actors were all great! As a kid, all would try to figure out how Batman would escape the vicious traps and watch the next night to see how he got out of the tight situation same bat time same bat channel!
My dad said the exact same thing. He said him and his friends would rush to school to discuss how Batman and robin would get out of their latest capture. I think watching this show with him made me turned off by the modern marvel movies, I wish they would lean harder into the camp, since history shows kids will take it just as seriously as the weird middle ground they find themselves in now
This video genuinely made me tear up a little. Adam was the Batman I grew up on. I started out watching the Justice League TV Show when my mom saw that and told me about the Batman she loved as a child. We found the Batman movie on TV one day and I instantly fell in love. Adam was the personification of a hero to me. I loved Kevin Conroy but here was a man who taught me right from wrong. Who showed me it was cool to follow the rules. When my mom would laugh I didn't understand because he was doing and saying things that resonated to me as a child. I love you Adam and will always miss you.
This comment is gonna make me cry 😭
Mackenzie Metts
God bless you.
May Adam rest in peace...
i watch adam before i watch micheal keaton and konroy
I was introduced to Christian Bale first, then Keaton, Conroy, and West
NerdSync
Good to know I'm not alone in that regard.
Adam West once said that if you call the show "camp" you're too lazy to come up with a better word. He didn't like when people called it camp.
Silly, dumb, fun, exciting, ridiculous, awesome, over-the-top, memorable,
Where did you get this from?
There’s a chance he changed his mind.
@@daelen.cclark One of the bonus features on the Blu-ray Disc set, he mentioned it.
Growing up, I didn't have a father, but I had a father figure, it was Adam West's Batman.
When he died, it was like my father just died.
Great, I managed not to cry through the whole video, then I read you comment.
Adam West is TVs father.
Thanks for doing this video. It was well done and pays homage to Burt Ward and Adam West. They and the characters they portray are truly ionic.
I never watched the show but the other day I noticed the movie was on Netflix so I gave it a shot. Man, it was funny as hell. Campy, cheesy, ridiculous. Couldn't really tell how much was intentional or just a product of a more innocent time. But this video cleared that up for me. Now I know it was meant to be silly and fun for kids and adults alike. And Adam West was a total genius. Gonna miss you, old chum.
He was a brilliant actor who was perfectly cast for the role!
Wait, holy realization Batman! I’m gonna go see if it’s still on anything, it’s probably not but u never know:)
When Carrie Fisher died I was upset because she was a huge part of my childhood but nothing has hit me like Adam West did whether it be from when he was in Batman or of course when he played himself in Family Guy
I LOVE how West has been dubbed "the bright knight!"
Adam West is the best . .I shook his hand when he was dressed as Batman at the 1973 car show at the New York Coliseum it was a real honor to meet him he made you believe that he is Batman and Burt Ward meeting these guys gave me and my sister goosebumps.
I recently watched the animated "return of the caped crusaders" movie, and it was from start to finish lovely. The scale of it, and the fact that they used it as a way to do stories they wouldn't have been able to pull off unless animated. It's a great send off to a great man. Rest in peace Adam West.
I was so excited when I found a dvd of this movie at a Dollar Tree! I haven't watched it yet but I've only heard good things about it and am really looking forward to seeing it! #AdamWestismyBatman
I remember watching reruns as a kid in the late 70’s/early80’s, and then got the adult jokes when I watched in my 20’s. I loved it both ways.
Thank you for creating this touching, thoughtful tribute to *_my_* Batman. I still count myself as very fortunate to have had the opportunity twice in my youth to meet Adam (and Burt) at public appearances near my hometown. Rest in peace Bright Knight. You will be missed, and always remembered.
Thank you for watching and leaving this encouraging comment! If it's not too much trouble, could you share it around? We spent a lot of time on it, and we would like more people to see the legend of Adam West's Batman!
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What I love so much about this show is how they managed to make it a living comic book. Watching Batman and Robin fight those villains like you were watching a live adaptation of what you would be reading in a comic book. They did an excellent job translating the comics to living form.
Nice tribute. And, thanks to the "multiverse" concept first introduced by DC back in the 60s to explain the existence of Golden and Silver Age versions of The Flash, Superman, etc, Adam's and Burt's interpretation of Batman and Robin DO have a legitimate place.
And we're all better for it!
Batman and Robin meet Colonel Klink in one episode so was he suppose to be in the 1940's, he also met the Lurch from the Addam's family and their comic stripe first appeared in 1936 I think it was, but he also meet more recent characters that were of the current time and they never explained that.
They were cameos during one of the dynamic duo's many "vertical" wall climbs up the bat-rope.
@@hydrolito These were just simple nods to other character actors... not trying to throw off a timeline. After all, Klink would be considered a nazi war criminal had batman been serious. Robin even asked Batman about them " Where did they find those outfits? "
@@hydrolito I remember that to be my first 'Wait a minute' moment while watching something.
Thank you, Scott. I was 6 in 1966, Adam West's Batman was my childhood hero. Heck, Adam and Burt are still my heroes. RIP Adam and thank you.
RIP Adam West
1926-2017
Press F to pay respects.
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I think a Pow or a Biff is more appropriate.
F wait why F?
Omar Coronado
You don't play much games do you
@s a r d o y n x Oh yeah this is a refrence to an arkham game I only played knight on my Xbox so I am not quick to understand the reference.
R.I.P. Adam West even today his tv show and movie were amazing and still are
One thing I couldn't work into the video was how Lyle Waggoner went on to play another comic book role as Steve Trevor in the Linda Carter Wonder Woman show! Funny how things work out.
Even so... Lyle Waggoner's definitive role will always be as straight man to Carol Burnett.
Kevin Sorbo auditioned for Lois and Clark the new adventures of Superman and failed to get the role but later played Hercules in 6 made for TV movies and in Hercules the Legendary Journey series which had spin off Xena Warrior princess which he also sometimes appeared, also later as Captain Dylan Hunt on Andromeda. Dean Cain that got the role of Superman originally wanted to be an NFL football player but couldn't because of injuries.
Lynda Carter played Wonder Woman not Linda Carter.
+NerdSync -- Yes, that is exactly what I thought of while looking at *LYLE WAGGONER* dressed as *BATMAN* in that test/pilot.
NerdSync Yes, and some of the people who had connections to the "Batman TV Show later had connections to the "Wonder Woman TV show, such as producer Charles Fitzsimmons, and Frank "Riddler" Gorshin playing an evil toymaker in the Season 2 "Christmas" episode. Most importantly, Stanley Ralph Ross, who contributed many scripts to the "Batman TV Show, but also developed the "Wonder Woman" TV Show, which in many ways during its first season had some of the vibe from the former.
BEAUTIFUL. 🦇 I was born in 1967...meaning, i grew up on "that Batman". Of course, in the 70's...there was only a handful of T.V. stations that worked, and Sunday mid-mornings was for BATMAN. Dad would be ironing some damn thing. Ma's doing laundry or reading. And me....smack dab in the middle of the living room floor, three feet away from the T.V. (na-na na-na na-na na-na) 🦇
In my opinion, Batman fans need to respect the SIlver-Age Batman. I love how campy it is, it's fun and entertaining, I also love the Golden-Age Batman for how hilariously dark they were. Like, Batman just snapped people's necks and shot them, it's crazy. Then the Bronze-Age, with Denny O'Neil and Neil Adams, was the perfect blend. They were Dark, but not overly violent, they weren't mean-spirited, but they also weren't super light-hearted. I love all three, they define Batman in different ways, and without one of them you wouldn't have the other.
Very well-said.
Thank you for doing it right, Adam West's Batman in reruns introduced me to the Caped Crusader. I'm thankful that is saved this hero. Without this show, we would not have many great award winning stories with Batman. This show also saved my favorite villain, the Riddler. The show even made me think the Penguin was Batman's Arch enemy. Considering there were more Penguin Episodes than Joker ones. Thank you old chum.
i love this show!!! i grew up watching it in the 70s, i am 56. i still watch it, and collect the toys.
good clean fun. something i feel this world needs more of !!!
This was so beautiful. Adam West would be happy with this tribute. Rest in peace Adam West. I really enjoyed this video
Thank you so much!
The best Adam West tribute I've seen by far and it still doesn't get enough recognition as it should.
I don't know if you invented the term "Camp Crusader" but I feel like my life is better now that I've heard it.
I've seen it a few places, but I'm glad I could continue to promote it!
NerdSync I volunteer to be your partner in this mission.
@@AdrianJensen As will I
Camp is right, when did comic books and the fans turn so serious? It is just for fun 🙂😊 relax, have fun!
It's a great show and is still very popular. Part of its greateness is that it works so well on 2 levels. Kids can enjoy the (cartoon) action while adults can enjoy the numerious clever jokes / parodies which kids don't get. An underrated classic series.
That opening made me feel tears, the rest of the video better not make me cry.
How'd you do?
Tears may or may not have dropped from my eyes. They may or may not have been happy and sad.
nvm i cried
16:16 it his hilarious that over 60 years, us nerds (anime, tv, movie, comics) never change, always looking back fondly at the original, or a version aired 15 years prior
A 22-minute video, that is as well made as this that doesn't have ads? Now that's dedication. Amazing video, it brought me back to watching this show when I was seven years old. Adam West was truly a legend.
Hopefully, UA-cam decides to promote it. If not, please share it around! Either way, thanks for watching and leaving this encouraging comment! :)
I always saw Adam West as the "Peoples Champion" of all the batmen. Everybody has their favorite. Be it Keaton, Kilmer, Cloony, Bale, etc. Adam West seems to be the One BatMan who hold a special place in every BatFans heart. RIP Ol' Chum.
It’s finally out!!! I’ve been browsing UA-cam refreshing my subscriptions to procrastinate more and there’s no new content... UNTIL THIS DROPPED! Love you Scott, I know I’ll love this video I’ll probably even tear up. You’re the best, thanks for making this.
Hope you like it!
NerdSync Absolutely my favorite video from you. Loved it so much! Learned a lot and cried a bit :)
That was the plan! 😭
Batman; gone but never forgotten. And his true identity was Adam West. R.I.P.
when I found out about Adam West's passing I'd actually watched Return of the Grey Ghost the night before, he was fresh on the mind and then the news broke. it was a heavy blow for all of us and I appreciate the care you put into this tribute, Scott (and everybody else involved)
An enjoyable retrospective on the iconic Adam West Batman. I especially like the three B's:
'Bond...Beatles...and Batman.'
I was ten years old when I saw the first episode in 1966 and was totally mesmerized. I hadn't been exposed to pure refined superhero comics yet...so watching Adam and Burt in the Batcave, tearing out in the fiery Batmobile, totally blew me away.
The over-the-top villains were fascinating to watch. Joker, Riddler, Penguin, Catwoman. The highlight of the series was watching the Batman-Green Hornet crossover.
It's hard to express how much the success of the 60's Batman show permeated everything back then. It wasn't the world you knew before. The world was Gotham City...and Batman and Robin kept it safe from madness.
I eventually got into DC comics and Marvel comics around 1969...leaving Archie and Disney and Classics Illustrated behind...so I understand their bereavement over the Dark Knight and their ire towards the Bright Knight of Adam West.
But Batman wasn't stolen by television...he was borrowed by the broken down world of post-JFK Camelot.
Hollywood did it's job and came through with a bright, campy, God love us all, American made escapist epic that finally lifted our spirits.
Adam West's Batman shines brighter now with each succeeding generation that dons the cape and dances the Batusi and cries "Holy Legit Legacy!".
Thank you very much for this awesome review of the origins for the _'BATMAN'_ television series. I turn 50 this year, so the show was canceled before I knew it... But by the time I was going to kindergarten and/or head start I was watching it every day after school. I absolutely loved it then, and it still brings a smile to my face today.
This is the best Adam West tribute I've seen. I was a 2nd grader in 1966 and can't forget that first episode -- it blew me away. He was my Batman.
Thank you! He will be missed.
Finally watched this video after a few years... The orginal Batman series was definitely before my time, but I absolutely loved the series. It makes me sad that so many of these actors are gone.
Great tribute. This will always be my first Batman. The Bright Knight will shine forever. He was also great in the other work he did. His Mayor West on Family Guy stole every episode he was in. I think that there were 3 things that breathed new life into the Bright Knight version of the Bat.
1) Various cartoon iterations, especially the Scooby Doo movies and the classic Superfriends.
2) The aforementioned Family Guy stuff
And 3) The Batman 66 comic books, written by Kevin Smith and Ralph Garman.
You should also check out Ralph Garman's video about Adam West.
He has an AMAZING voice :)
It’s so good!!!
Thank you for this! I wasn't alive for the show, but I saw it, and can tell these people were touched by his death. By far the best Adam West tribute on youtube! I love you Nerdsync. I watched almost all of your videos as soon as I saw one video by you
I appreciate the kind words! Thank you!
OMG he replied
HAD is the appropriate term, chum-o. ;)
Holy Nerdsync, what a fantastically masterful episode. Graphics, narrative, trivia - (Have you considered selling this to actual television?) People will look back at this and ask: Why don't you make episodes like this anymore? Thank you for making excellent content, Scott & co!
Holy Tribute,Scott! This is AWESOME!
Thank you!
Sempai Noticed...I'm gonna frame this^^
Well I have interesting history with this show...a local channel here in the Philippines air this every weekend with old Three Stooges episodes... Those were simpler times
TBH I didn't know that Adam West was in on the joke from the beginning. I figured he just was a campy actor and embraced the joke in hindsight. But from this video and then looking up interviews, he knew his job was to lean into the absurdity while playing it straight.
I already liked the man but that makes me like him even more. R.I.P.
Adam West has better Grammar than most of the actors today.
The actors aren't the one writing the lines
You made me teared up loved this video . Many would assume that my first batman was Christian Bale, because I'm 20 years old and he was the modern Batman (before Affleck); it was actually Adam West where i was introduced to Batman in TV/Movie format. I loved that version of Batman because, in an odd way for me, it shows that batman has humanity in him, even though it's not canon to any comic or films. And like you said thanks to Adam West we wouldn't survive the era (that's how I interpret it.) you could almost say that Adam West's Batman help the super hero movie genre into what it is today. I may be stretching it a bit but that's how much influence that man had. RIP Adam West.
That ending made me cry. 😢This is your best video yet. Please, keep up the good work. NerdSync is one of the best channels on UA-cam right now.
Thank you for the kind words! We're truly not deserving of it. Thank you for watching!
I was born in 1980 and when I saw this for the first time, I loved it. Matter of fact Adam was the first "live" Batman I saw so how can I not love this dude?!! Especially that beautiful Batmobile, Wooo that was the best!! RIP my man, and much love to B.Ward and all of the casting to that show. Everyone did a gr8 job that was involved in that show!!
MrBlockice22 I always liked the batmobile from the show not from the movies and part of my childhood is gone because Adam West died
Exceptional job, Scott. Being an old guy, I remember watching this series as a kid and loving it. I grew up with Adam West as MY Batman. You did a terrific job paying homage to great role model. Well done.
Thank you so much! I was admittedly nervous as I've only seen a select few episodes and the movie, so I was hoping I could do it justice from my research.
You chould check out the Geekvolution stream, then, if you ever aren't too busy. Or just watch it with friends. Point is, it's the type of show you want to have people around with you to watch.
Awesome! I grew up watching syndicated reruns of this show in the 70's. Glad to hear the backstory on this, thanks.
Nerd rage was around even before the internet? Who knew?
John Doebody people actually wrote in to WBs when Keaton was cast lol
Nerd rage prevails regardless of a wifi connection
NerdSync I liken it to the CMB - Cosmic Microwave Background.
pretty sure bible was the main source of nerd rage for centuries.
Nerd rage was around the time of Sherlock Holmes
The 1966 Batman was introduced concurrent with the original "Star Trek", and a hanna-barberra effort called "Johnny Quest". The Beatles still were being aired in their own carton show, and a Boston MA. kid's show with Larry Harmon of Frank Averuch Called BOZO was very popular. This was the "Golden Age" of children's television.
This was terrific! Thank you for creating it! I've been a fan of the Batman 1966 series since the early-mid 1970s. Started watching him on WPIX Channel 11 in Jackson Heights, Queens, NY. Keep up the great work!
this was worth the time it took to make and to watch thank you Scott for taking the time to shed light on a beloved character of almost everyone
Great seeing you back. Love you. Great video. Im honored to be a fan.
I am honored to have you as a fan!
NerdSync You are so amazing. ❤
I dear staple in my childhood. I would jet straight to my television set after school, tune to channel 58 to catch the last bit of looney tunes, then at 4:30 sharp - Batman. I just took it all at face value. Loved it. this was circa 1989.
Woah, this is documentary-style! Really profecional.
We had fun with it!
Age less and time less adam now and forever rip buddy 😔😔 i never got to say goodbye 1928-2017
Great tribute, Scott. Really loved learning so much more about the genesis of this show and its lasting legacy. RIP Adam West.
This is legitimately one of the best videos you have ever done! I really appreciate you always taking the time to do it right and put out content that you can be proud of. Thank you Scott!
You did do this right. I had the privilege to meet Adam around the time that the dark night was on the big screen at hall in Fairfield Connecticut, I believe it was in 1992. He was the most humble and well spoken celebrity I have ever met. He was so down to earth and said, well, the most interesting thing I’ve done lately was play a part on the Simpsons. He made a zany face and said, I hope that goes well. He was my hero as a kid and he still is today. Thanks for a fantastic tribute to Adam West.
brilliant and touching show guys. I actually had a tear in my eye at the end.
This video didnt just tribute Adam West, but also tributed the big impact he had on comic books, movies and tv shows around the world. Great video Scott.
Thank you!
Thanks @nerdsync for doing this, it made me see my batman, adam west one last time. Thank you for making me relive my childhood and to see my hero one last time, alive and doing batman just the way I grew up watching...
The 1966 Batman TV show is the reason I love comic books. It got me into them single handedly, and Batman will always be my favorite Superhero.
I appreciate this video Scott. It was very well done, and high quality.
Thankyou.
Thank you for sharing your story! It's been a pleasure to read all of these!
Red Same here. I got into DC Comics because of the 66 series reruns in the 70's . I took a lot of crap from Marvel kids for liking DC because of the campy TV show. I didn't care though.
Thank you Mr. West. My first Batman, my first superhero. While Spider-Man would wind up becoming my favorite super hero, it was Adam West's Batman who always held a very special place in my heart. As a kid, coming home from school to catch it on a local channel at the 'same bat time, same bat channel' was a high light. Little did I know that that same show would have such an endearing presence later, but for entirely different reasons, as I came to love Adam West's brilliant portrayal. The history of comic books have always been fascinating, and Adam West didn't just save Batman, he helped save comic books. As did Burt and the entire cast and crew of those Batman shows. But thank you again, Mr. West, for such brilliance and taking the role somehow seriously by not taking it as seriously as superfans of the time wanted it. We'll put the Bat-Shark Repellent on the shelf a different time.
Fantastic video. Truly respecting the great Bright Knight.
The legend!
Great video! I‘ve only seen the movie (with Adam West) so far and I didn‘t particularly care for it back then, but I really wanna see the TV show now.
Rest In Peace, Adam West!
I cried, Adam is truly ageless and timeless
Great ....simply great ..thanks for taking you time making this video I really appreciate it . It made me remember all those wonderfull evenings of my youth now long gone but still fresh. Thank you so much Mr West may you rest in peace.
I am 24 years of age and I think the batman TV series is a work of art like a sort of compliment to the era.
I know im late, but this was absolutely beatiful. This tribute of Adam West was great. Thank you! 😊
Beautiful and wonderful video! Thank you Scott
Thank You so Much
My son who is 14 got the opportunity to meet Adam West at a convention just 6 months before his passing in Boston Massachusetts my son loves Adam West and knows everything that he is done as well is a proficiant Batman fan he brought in a comic book to have him sign that Adam West did not know had been made representing The Dark Knight and actually asked his handler to write down the name of the book so that he could acquire one himself my son What's so proud to know that he had introduced something to his favorite superhero and Actor Adam West such a nice humble man Mr. West was it was an honor meeting him and rather an expensive day that day to meet and greet and get pictures and autographs but as I look back on it those lifetime memories will always be there. Long live Adam West
I think my greatest regret in life will be never meeting this nice, funny, and overall amazing person. R.I.P Old Chum!😢
this is one of the best retrospectives I've seen on this show and on Adam West. I do think you could have added a little bit about the various times that West and Ward reprised their roles. In The New Adventures of Batman cartoon of the 70s, in Super Friends, and then in that recently released animated movie that aims to parody the TV show.
This was a very good video. A very good homage/tribute to Adam West. Quite a few actors have portrayed Bruce Wayne aka Batman since but none quite like Adam West! Adam was unique. There will never be anyone quite like him.
Adam was my first Batman... and I'll never forget it. Never.
Brilliant informative vid,the last sound bite of Adam West brought a tear to the eye
Got super into this show after my obsession with the dark knight trilogy. Definitely a different...feel, but its such a fun show!! Great work on this video Scott, thanks so much for making it!!
A wonderful tribute. Thanks for making this. :)
This video is a monumental tribute to a great actor and the finest Batman. RIP Adam West.
Some people take Batman way too seriously, Batman in the silver age as was goofy, this show incapsulates that
@NerdSync - I was 13 and deeply into comics in 1966. Batman came to tv two nights in a row, per week. Did I know that the show was deeply immersed in comedy? Absolutely. I didn't miss a single episode.
Love this video I'm going to show my dad for sure, he loved Adam West and the show
i wish i could give 1000000000 thumbs up on this video it was the old vhs tapes of adam west batman that got me into him when i was a child and now im known by everyone who knows me as the biggest batfan they know and its all thanks to this batman that started it and learning some things i didnt know makes it even better
Wow I'm very emotional right now! This was an amazing heartfelt tribute
I'm trying to harvest nerd tears. Haha
Wow, I am so impressed with your work on this episode. You bring honor to Adam West and his legacy. Thank you.
this was a very beautiful tribute I enjoyed very much thank you for putting this out
Thanks for this wonderful tribute to Adam West and the Batman TV series. In 1976, I first saw Batman weekday afternoons on local TV (WPIX-TV, CH 11, NYC) right before The Adventures of Superman (George Reeves). My first exposure to Batman was a live action, hour-packed show featuring the "Worlds Finest" DC comic book Team show in color!! I always saw the show as an action/adventure and not campy as a child. I have seen most of the animated versions of Batman that featured Adam West voicing the character so it is difficult for me to see anyone else as the Caped Crusader. Thanks again for this.
Nobody does the Campy Batman than the legendary Adam West...
such a sweet and awesome tribute to Adam West and to the bright knight. the world need him now more than ever.
R.I.P Adam West. You are a hero that will never die.
You've outdone yourselves. This was really a worthy tribute to West, to the show, and to Batman.
NerdSync:
It's a good channel.
I’m a fan.
hahaha you made me cry out of laughing
Bravo!
What a great video.
RIP Mr . West, your Bright Knight legacy lives on to inspire, delight, and entertain!
I love Adam west and this batman, he'll always be one of my favorites 😊
I think that may have been the best NerdSync ever; very well done. I think Adam West would be proud.