Any well versed Batman fan knows that the character has gone through many different versions during his almost three quarters of a century in the American pop culture landscape. The character was introduced by DC comics during the 1940's. Batman remained a comic book character, and a popular one at that, for two decades after his introduction. In the 1960's however Batman made the leap from the pages of DC's comic books and graphic novels into the living rooms of families across the country, with a prime time television series.

The series was characterized by a high camp approach to the character of Batman, dissimilar to most other interpretations of the hero. The show only lasted for two short seasons, in which an amazing 120 episodes were produced and aired. Episodes for the series were made as two parters, which would show on back to back nights on the ABC network. The unique nature of the 1960's TV interpretation of Batman has made this version a favorite amongst some fans, and collectors.

Many of the basic elements from the DC comic books did remain intact in the move to TV. The main characters, villains, setting, gadgets, and basic premise were all taken directly from the comic book's creators. The popularity of the first season of the TV series spurred the production of a full length film which featured much of the same talent that worked on the TV show. The film did not enjoy the same success that the series did, however.

Many of the actors who worked on the Batman TV show have had their careers defined by the roles. The star of the title role in the Batman TV series, Adam West, has remained an icon amongst diehard Batman fans for decades. This even included starring in a Batman parody/reunion movie in 2003, which enjoyed decent ratings and success on DVD. Burt Ward, the actor who played Robin, has also not been able to find another role big enough to separate him from the legacy of his role on the show. Both of these actors have struggled with being typecast as a result of their playing such notable characters.