Tuesday, 12 January 2016

HOLY FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY, BATMAN

Today marks the fiftieth anniversary  of the first broadcast of the Batman TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward on U.S. television.



It began airing in the UK on 21st May, 1966.  


I loved the series from the beginning and it's fair to say I still love it now. 
As you can see Batmania is still active in my Batcave!



The classic Corgi Batmobile


Yours truly sitting in a repilca Batmobile






Some of the Batman Automobillia models


Happy Anniversary Batfans! 

11 comments:

  1. Do you know when it was first shown in the U.K.?

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    1. I believe it was 21st May 1966, Kid

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  2. Hmm... I think you should get out of the Batmobile and hand me the keys straight away... and we'll say no more about it Woodsy :D

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    1. I'm sure amiable Woodsy would hand you those keys, Tony, but it's me in the photo so no chance! - Holy Turbo Power! ; D

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    2. Yep, Scooped again! I wouldn't mind a drive round the car park in that batmobile though! Looks superb.

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  3. Darn it Scoop... I've been hoodwinked again... pass me my Bat-specs :D

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    1. Ha, ha! not to worry Tony, I'll let you drive it round the block! ; D

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  4. Ah... I'm so envious of you Scoop. The TV series Batmobile is the coolest car ever. Getting to sit in such an amazing replica must have been a dream come true for you... darn it... wish it had been me! Seriously though, thanks for posting another great piece Scoop!

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    1. It was a cool experience Tony, even though it was only for a moment. Even though it was a replica it did look the part and when the bloke who owned it started the engine, it sounded great, even though it apparently only does 6 miles to the gallon!

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  5. my, my, my how flime ties when you're having fun! I caught the original 1966 movie on Amazon Prime a month or so ago and what a wonderful romp through the campy '60s. Great post Scoop!

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    1. Thamks Ed, it's certainly a fun movie. I can still remember seeing it at the local cinema all those years ago - "some days you just can't get rid of a bomb!"

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