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‘Batman’ star Adam West dies at 88
http://pagesix.com ^ | 06/10/2017 | Brian Lowry

Posted on 06/10/2017 9:08:44 AM PDT by heterosupremacist

Adam West — an actor defined and also constrained by his role in the 1960s series “Batman” — died Friday night in Los Angeles. He was 88. A rep said that he died after a short battle with leukemia.

“Our dad always saw himself as The Bright Knight, and aspired to make a positive impact on his fans’ lives. He was and always will be our hero,” his family said in a statement.

With its “Wham! Pow!” onscreen exclamations, flamboyant villains and cheeky tone, “Batman” became a surprise hit with its premiere on ABC in 1966, a virtual symbol of ’60s kitsch. Yet West’s portrayal of the superhero and his alter ego, Bruce Wayne, ultimately made it hard for him to get other roles, and while he continued to work throughout his career, options remained limited because of his association with the character.

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KEYWORDS: adamwest; batman; four; hollywood; obituary; rip
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

He’s not the first anti-hero ever. Maybe the first 20th century anti-hero, definitely the first 4 color anti-hero, but the concept itself dates back to Homer and the word to the early 18th century.


81 posted on 06/10/2017 12:35:01 PM PDT by discostu (You are what you is, and that's all it is, you ain't what you're not, so see what you got.)
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To: Vaquero

Think of the show opening ... then read the titles of all the anime in order, quickly...then it should come to you.


82 posted on 06/10/2017 1:15:17 PM PDT by reed13k
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To: reed13k

Yeah. Got it. thanx.


83 posted on 06/10/2017 1:17:15 PM PDT by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: heterosupremacist

84 posted on 06/10/2017 1:26:10 PM PDT by outofsalt ( If history teaches us anything it's that history rarely teaches us anything)
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To: Maceman

I saw him in an episode of “The Big Valley,” yesterday.


85 posted on 06/10/2017 1:42:38 PM PDT by gundog (Hail to the Chief, bitches.)
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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Look at some of 40s and 50s Batman comics like the ones I bought for a dime.


86 posted on 06/10/2017 2:21:49 PM PDT by fella ("As it was before Noah so shall it be again,")
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To: oldvirginian

It was on two nights every week.


87 posted on 06/10/2017 2:23:39 PM PDT by freepertoo
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To: mewzilla

Always Be Yourself! Unless you can be Batman, then always be Batman.


88 posted on 06/10/2017 2:27:18 PM PDT by mewzilla (Was Obama surveilling John Roberts? Might explain a lot.)
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To: heterosupremacist

He was NOT Batman. He was a rediculous spoof of Batman that lasted too many seasons. What a disappointment when it aired.


89 posted on 06/10/2017 2:29:58 PM PDT by nonsporting
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To: infool7

Please pray for my dad and I. He is gravely ill, . I was a big fan of Adam West and passed on my birthday.


90 posted on 06/10/2017 3:19:03 PM PDT by SMGFan (Sarah Michelle Gellar is on twitter @SarahMGellar)
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To: moovova

>>>Perfect.<<<

I think you misspelled “Purr-fect!”


91 posted on 06/10/2017 3:28:26 PM PDT by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx D)
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To: SMGFan

I will certainly do it right now.

Can you tell me your Dad’s first name, it always feels better to pray by name. Do you know how to start a prayer thread? I can do that for you if you want. FR has the most awesome prayer warriors. I know it may be difficult now but if you can provide a few details of his difficulties we will focus on them specifically.

God’s will be done, strengthen us that we can follow His plan for us His beloved children.


92 posted on 06/10/2017 3:48:59 PM PDT by infool7 (The ugly Truth is just a big lie.)
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To: infool7

His name is Carl as is mine . Thank you.


93 posted on 06/10/2017 3:52:18 PM PDT by SMGFan (Sarah Michelle Gellar is on twitter @SarahMGellar)
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To: fella
Look at some of 40s and 50s Batman comics like the ones I bought for a dime.

I have - although the works were kid-friendly, the characters itself (when they were developed) had Batman as a dark, imposing, brooding figure.

94 posted on 06/10/2017 5:49:55 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Man-made global liberalism is killing the planet)
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To: heterosupremacist; BillyBoy; fieldmarshaldj; KC_Lion; GOPsterinMA; NFHale; stephenjohnbanker; ...

Oh man, Quahog RI will be needing a new Mayor. :(

RIP


95 posted on 06/10/2017 7:20:18 PM PDT by Impy (End the kritarchy!)
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To: heterosupremacist

Oh sad ... RIP!! Loved the show — and the full length movie too — the scene with him running around trying to get rid of the bomb was hysterical!!


96 posted on 06/10/2017 7:38:47 PM PDT by twyn1
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To: heterosupremacist

After graduating from college during my job search, boarded an airplane to Beaumont, Texas for a job interview. I was by chance seated next to Adam West who was headed to Beaumont for an appearance at a car dealership.

Some bimbo got up and seated herself next to Adam West, who, not wanting the attention, removed himself and went to the rear of the plane. So instead to sitting next to Batman, my hero, I had to sit next to the the bimbo. Rotten luck. I never figured out if she knew him personally, or just was an unknown groupie wannabe.


97 posted on 06/10/2017 8:30:28 PM PDT by The_Media_never_lie (Is it not too late to appoint a special counsel to investigate Hillary's crimes?z)
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To: All

Professor Arthur Bohart Jr.


98 posted on 06/10/2017 10:13:14 PM PDT by 80skid
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To: Impy; BillyBoy; fieldmarshaldj; KC_Lion; NFHale; stephenjohnbanker

Another icon passes. :( RIP.

Neither Gotham City or Quahog will ever be the same again.


99 posted on 06/11/2017 2:21:03 AM PDT by GOPsterinMA (I'm with Steve McQueen: I live my life for myself and answer to nobody.)
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To: ColdOne; All
I had a Batman plastic cement together model statue. Man, TV's "Batman" was *FAD*! One of the first network TV shows I remember! RIP Mr. West.

ff

100 posted on 06/13/2017 4:46:36 PM PDT by foreverfree
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