• Episode 75 – Return To The Batcave With “Batman” Star Burt Ward - Part 1

  • Jul 15 2024
  • Duración: 41 m
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  • On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with actor BURT WARD who is best known for playing Dick Grayson aka Robin The Boy Wonder on the classic 1960s TV series “Batman”! During the first part of their entertaining two-part conversation, Burt tells podcast host Tony Miros all about his memories of being the youngest professional ice skater in the world at the age of two, how he was an all-around athlete in school, and how he became the world’s fastest reader, his interest in acting at a very young age, his incredible experiences filming the classic TV series “Batman”, his memories of auditioning for the role of Robin, doing a screen test with his costar Adam West at 20th Century Fox Studios, what it was like wearing the Robin costume for the first time, how popular the series was when it premiered on ABC in 1966, how the show had a very board appeal, his memories of making personal appearances around the country during the show's heyday, and how he had to give people a warning before they read his revealing 1995 tell-all book “Boy Wonder: My Life In Tights” BURT WARD Growing up, Ward had all the makings of a true boy wonder: At the age of two, he was the youngest professional ice skater in the world” With the help of his father, a prominent real estate broker in Beverly Hills, CA, Burt became one of the youngest real estate agents in California, and met producer, Saul David, who arranged for him to sign with a Hollywood agent. His first interview was set up at 20th Century Fox Studios, and a few weeks later, Burt was called back for a screen test with Adam West. It wasn’t until six weeks after the screen test that Burt learned that he had won the coveted role of Robin, the Boy Wonder in the new “Batman” TV series for ABC-TV. Batman Was an Overnight Sensation! The Ratings soared and audiences fell in love the dynamic duo of West & Ward. West and Ward also played Batman and Robin in the 20th Century Fox film “Batman: The Movie” released on July 30, 1966. In fact, Burt Ward and Adam West continued to do movies, TV shows and appearances, individually and together, until Adam’s death, and had a lifetime of more than 50 years of friendship working together and have even been submitted to the Guinness Book of World records in 2017 as the only two actors who have worked together for more than 50 years. Outside of his time as a “Caped Crusader”, Burt and his wife Tracy have made names for themselves as “Canine Crusaders” in founding Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions. Located 50 miles east of Los Angeles in Norco, CA, Gentle Giants is a non-profit charity created by Burt and Tracy. The charity has rescued and adopted more than 15,500 giant breed, medium breed, and small breed dogs, along with unique combinations, during their 23 years of operation. Gentle Giants Products manufacturers all natural Gentle Giants dog food which is sold in more than 1,250 stores in California, and in 339 Walmart Supercenters in Oregon, 3 Arizona, Colorado, Texas, Louisiana, North Carolina and Florida. Gentle Giants dog food is sold nationally through mail order on Petco.com, Chewy.com, TractorSupply.com, Target.com, Petsmart.com and Amazon.com. In addition, Burt and Tracy also formed ‘Burt Ward’s and Tracy Ward’s Superheroes to The Rescue, Inc.’ which empowers everyone to use our own special abilities and ‘Super Powers’ to help animals and anyone in need. Ward received his Star on the Hollywood Walk of fame in Jan 2020. Official Burt Ward Website https://www.burtwardrobintheboywonder.com Gentle Giants Pet Food https://www.gentlegiantsdogfood.com The Official Hollywood Obsessed Website ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hollywoodobsessedthepodcast.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Official Hollywood Obsessed Facebook Page ⁠⁠⁠HOLLYWOOD OBSESSED PODCAST⁠⁠⁠ Follow our Instagram ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodobsessedpodcast/⁠ Titles VO Talent – Cam Frierson ⁠⁠⁠http://camfrierson.com/voice⁠⁠⁠ Music by⁠⁠ ⁠QubeSounds⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠
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