A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Jan. 12, 1966, “Batman,” starring Adam West ...

On Jan. 12, 1966, the television series 'Batman,' based on the popular DC Comics, premiered on the ABC network and featured Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as his sidekick Robin. Take a look ...

Barbara Eden doesn't just ride in luxury cars; she's also caught the eye of one of the most iconic movie models: the 1960s ...

But producer William Dozier wisely brought Batman to television as a live comic book and ABC probably has its biggest hit in many seasons. The twice-weekly series (Wednesday and Thursdays at 7:30 ...

Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave ...

Wilson has the distinction of being the first actor to play Batman, starring in the 1943 series. Though he had the comics as a reference point, Wilson was still at a disadvantage being the first ...