Adam West is in Austin, Texas today attending a truly unique and special event: Austin’s Night of the Bat. As home of the largest urban population of bats, Austin is throwing a one-day Bat-Extravaganza. Mr. West is attending as the guest of honor and introduce a special screening of the original classic 1966 film Batman. The theater? None other than the Paramount, where the film premiered over 40 years ago. The day continues with a host of special events, a welcome to Mr. West from the mayor, a concert, all culminating with a gathering to view the amazing 1.5 million bats emerge from under Congress bridge for their famous nightly flight.
Adam made a surprise appearance on the Jay Leno’s Tonight Show Wednesday night. Nic Cage was being interviewed about his role in the upcoming film Kick Ass. He was describing how he grew up on the Batman TV series and emulated Adam’s performance for the role. At which point, Jay brought Adam out to face off with Nic in a Batman triva game. Watch below:
Adam became star #329 on the Palm Springs Walk Of Stars last weekend at a ceremony held in downtown Palm Springs. The sidewalk was overflowing with fans, onlookers, press and a very proud family as PSWOS board members and local and state government officials gave speeches honoring Adam’s career. Adam gave a speech and then the event culminated with the unveiling of his sparkling new star outside the Starbuck’s on the corner of Tahquitz Canyon Way and Palm Canyon Drive.
A great AnaheimOC.org interview with Adam West in anticipation of a classic Batman TV series cast reunion at the inaugural Anaheim Comic Con. Adam talks about the upcoming appearance as well as offers some priceless stories and memories from the show. Have a listen:
If you live in the southern California area, come out and see Adam at the inaugural Anaheim Comic Con April 16-18, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center. Full details available here.
Adam teams up with Rich Fields, announcer for The Price Is Right, to terrorize the CBS back lot in this wacky promo for the new Price Is Right iPhone game. To check out more funny videos featuring special guests like Lou Ferrigno check out the Rich Fields Gone Wild Youtube channel.
Adam West will be honored with a star on the Palm Springs Walk of Stars on April 10th at 11 a.m. A tribute to all his work over the years, Adam’s star will be the 329th to be placed on the famous walk through downtown Palm Springs. He will be joining the likes of Bob Hope, Ginger Rogers, Harpo Marx, Marilyn Monroe and many other wonderful entertainers. A great tribute indeed! Here is the link to the PSWOS organization’s website.
I grew tired of staring at my feet at home and decided to stare at my feet somewhere else…Europe. My wife forced me.
Hope you enjoy the little travelogue I made.
-Adam West
Mr. West would like to thank the many nice folks who came to see him at the Central Canada Comic Con show over the Halloween weekend! For those who missed it, here is some coverage of the event from the Winnipeg Sun.
We’re pleased to announce that Adam West will be appearing at the Monster-Mania Convention in Cherry Hill, NJ! Also appearing will be John Astin (Riddler during the second season) for a special Batman reunion. Check out the full line-up and get your tickets here! Don’t miss out on this fantastically frightening event!
Monster-Mania Con 2009
August 21-23
Cherry Hill, NJ
Crowne Plaza Hotel
Friday: 5 – 10pm
Saturday: 10am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm