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by Jim Akin
Sun Jul 23, 2017 7:44 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: TO THE BATPOLES podcast #66: This Joker Really Pops!
Replies: 16
Views: 9922

Re: TO THE BATPOLES podcast #66: This Joker Really Pops!

The Dynamic Duo is saved from electrical execution by a rolling blackout and they race to Police Headquarters. There they tell the Commissioner that the Batcave is unaffected by the blackout, thanks to anti-crime back-up power. But when we see them in the Batcave seconds later, Dozier narrates that...
by Jim Akin
Wed Jul 12, 2017 10:32 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: BEST DAY EVER!!! PART 2
Replies: 7
Views: 5059

Re: BEST DAY EVER!!! PART 2

I love everything about this thread. It's so cool that a "silly little TV show" from 50 years ago can still spark friendships and bring folks together in such wonderful ways. Thanks for sharing this terrific experience.
by Jim Akin
Thu Jul 06, 2017 11:27 am
Forum: Bat Crafts
Topic: Repaired and upgraded WhizzBang Shakespeare Bust
Replies: 13
Views: 9484

Re: Repaired and upgraded WhizzBang Shakespeare Bust

Great work Andy!

Concerning your comment about knotted cords inside the bust, is there any way to undo that without removing that fragile neckpiece?

Thanks,

Jim
by Jim Akin
Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:45 pm
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: RIO: Lost 1961 Adam West Pilot!
Replies: 2
Views: 3018

Re: RIO: Lost 1961 Adam West Pilot!

Wow. Great find!

I can't find any info on the "Rio" cast beyond what's mentioned in the eBay listing, but one of the stills looks to me like it features Adam with Susan Silo, who played Riddler moll Mousey.
by Jim Akin
Tue Jun 27, 2017 2:40 pm
Forum: Bat Merchandise
Topic: FUNKO SCREENTEST BATMAN GIVEAWAY ends Jul 6th
Replies: 64
Views: 35218

Re: FUNKO SCREENTEST BATMAN GIVEAWAY ends Jul 12th

This is a most generous offer, and I'd love to add the item to my bat-shelf! Thanks, Andy!
by Jim Akin
Sun Jun 25, 2017 6:52 pm
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Question about detailed Inventory of Batman 1966 Gadgets
Replies: 10
Views: 9665

Re: Question about detailed Inventory of Batman 1966 Gadgets

As its name implies, the awesome tumblr blog A Collection of Bat-Labels catalogs items from the series (and feature film) that have labels attached. This won't capture bat-gadgets that aren't labeled, and it also includes items at villains' hideouts, Gotham City landmarks, etc., but it may save some...
by Jim Akin
Fri Jun 23, 2017 9:09 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Clint Eastwood as Two-Face?
Replies: 14
Views: 7464

Re: Clint Eastwood as Two-Face?

Both Redford and Eastwood had graduated from TV roles by the time Batman debuted. In 1966, Eastwood had more feature films under his belt, but the younger Redford arguably had a higher profile here in the states: Redford's first headline feature, The Chase, came out in '66 -- roughly a year before t...
by Jim Akin
Wed Jun 21, 2017 10:38 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: How Many Characters Died on Batman?
Replies: 19
Views: 23434

Re: How Many Characters Died on Batman?

Let's not forget that selfless porpoise... :)
by Jim Akin
Thu Jun 15, 2017 8:06 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: My Tribute to Adam West; 37 Years of Friendship
Replies: 23
Views: 13733

Re: My Tribute to Adam West; 37 Years of Friendship

Great remembrance. Thanks for sharing this.

Since Adam addresses "Dennis" multiple times in the interview clips, it might be worth noting that early in his career Wally used the radio name Dennis Jimenez (a fact I just gleaned from Wikipedia).
by Jim Akin
Tue Jun 13, 2017 6:21 pm
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: The Best of the Rest of Adam West
Replies: 5
Views: 2789

Re: The Best of the Rest of Adam West

No "Best of the Rest of West" collection would be complete without the early 90s Lookwell pilot he starred in, written and produced by Conan O'Brien and Robert Smigel. IMO, it's the best thing Adam ever did after Batman. Background on the single-episode "series," including a YouT...
by Jim Akin
Tue Jun 13, 2017 9:51 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Memorial gesture for Adam?
Replies: 4
Views: 2129

Re: Memorial gesture for Adam?

Thanks, Ben.
by Jim Akin
Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:34 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Memorial gesture for Adam?
Replies: 4
Views: 2129

Memorial gesture for Adam?

Can anyone here shed light on whether Adam and his family have a charity where memorial contributions might be directed? And would any board members be interested in making a joint donation in the name of the Batman Message Board?

Thanks,

Jim
by Jim Akin
Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:10 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: Adam has died
Replies: 127
Views: 83008

Re: Adam has died

Thanks to Adam for all the fun, and condolences to board members who were lucky enough to know him.
by Jim Akin
Thu Jun 08, 2017 8:02 am
Forum: Bat Board
Topic: A Revisit To The Bookworm
Replies: 23
Views: 47708

Re: A Revisit To The Bookworm

I agree. Plus it's the only two-parter I can think of with two doom-traps. That giant cookbook was a cool prop.

I wish Bookworm had been a repeat villain.