BURT WARD “ROBIN” FROM "BATMAN 66" HONORED W/PINK'S HOT DOG & HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM EXHIBIT

Photos by Karen Ostlund
THE LEGENDARY PINK’S HOTDOGS HONORED BURT WARD “ROBIN”
          FROM BATMAN 66 WITH A NEW HOT DOG.

(Center) Burt Ward "Robin" trying his new Pink's hotdog

THE DEDICATION IS PART OF THE BATMAN “66” EXHIBIT CELEBRATION OPENING TODAY, JAN. 12 AT THE HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM AT 1600 HIGHLAND AVE. 

 Hollywood, CA – Pink’s Hotdogs located at 709 N La Brea Avenue in Hollywood honored the caped crusader BURT WARD “ROBIN’ in honor of the Batman ‘66” series.

Burt was dedicated his Burt “Robin” Ward hotdog in front of Pinks on January 9th.



 A hotdog,  all beef, stretch dog,  topped with mustard, relish, onion and sauerkraut.

George Barris Exhibition Batmobile infront Hollywood Museum

Burt arrived in the George Barris Exhibition Batmobile used in many batman 66 promotions and TV appearances.

Gloria Pink said:“We are very excited to honor the Batman 66 TV show and Burt Ward this way.
Burt created his favorite hot dog that will be on the menu starting January 9th 2018.

Last year’s release of Warner Bros animated film “Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders” and this year's release of Warner Bros animated sequel “Batman vs Two-Face,” makes Batman ‘66 is hotter than ever.

Dog eating Gentle Giants Dog Food

Burt Ward (Robin), who has gone from Caped Crusader to Canine Crusader, and along with his wife, Tracy, has rescued more than 15,500 dogs during the last 23 years and has created natural, life enhancing Gentle Giants Dog Food and a Special Feeding and Care Program,  www.gentlegiantsdogfood.com - which has helped dogs live as long as 27 healthy, active years.
Burt Ward said:
“I am so excited to have a HOT DOG named after me, and especially a Pinks Hot Dog. Now, Batman fans and Gentle Giants fans everywhere can order my special super hero hotdog.
                                 

Donna Loren

 President and Founder of the world-famous Hollywood Museum in the historic Max Factor Building (www.hollywoodmuseum.org), Donelle Dadigan, announced that, the Hollywood Museum is thrilled about Burt Ward and the world renown Batman ‘66 collectors.The first ever “BATMAN ‘66” exhibit, opened to the public on Jan 12th 2018 - the same date as the 52nd anniversary of the 1966 premiere of the ABC TV series, “Batman.”

Nate Truman, Collector Batman 66

On Jan 10th 2018, The Hollywood Museum on 1660 North Highland turned Hollywood in Gotham City, as they project the iconic Bat Signal on the side of the historic Max Factor building, at a VIP unveiling preview gala for “HOLY HOLLYWOOD HISTORY! BATMAN ‘66,” with special appearances by the show’s cast members and other stars in attendance.
                                     

Batman 66 costumes

                          The exhibit, which consist of four popular sections (Wayne Manor, The Batcave, Gallery of Guest Super Villains, and The Collectibles of Batman ‘66), will pay tribute to the memory of Adam West and honor the other half of the Dynamic Duo, Burt Ward, and the iconic show, still seen today in the U.S. and around the world weekly.

Hank Garrett with wife

                             

Batman 66 coins

            
 The BATMAN 66 exhibit features original costumes and props from the show, which have not been seen since it originally broadcast from 1966-68.



 
 Dadigan said, “We have costumes and props that evoke one’s childhood memories of the ever-popular TV series, “Batman”. There is something for everyone -  from the Batmobile and Batcycle to Burt and Adam's original costumes worn during the show’s 120 episodes run on ABC TV Network, as well as guest villains – and one of my favorites - the original Dr. Casandra costume worn by TV and film star Ida Lupino, that has never been seen publicly before.”
                                 

 Other highlights include original costumes and costumes recreated due to age and condition representing guest star villlians including The Riddler, The Joker, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze – to name a few; , life size sculptures of the three famous women who brought Catwoman to life (Eartha Kitt, Lee Meriwether and the original, Julie Newmar) with costumes, as well as Yvonne Craig (Batgirl), and more, including Adam West's face and mannequin from 1966.

Terry Moore

          The extensive exhibit also features much sought after collectibles, including a the “gotta-have” children’s lunch box, action figures of every shape and size, batman and robin puppets, rare Batman Ice Cream boxes, drinking cups, board games, and many more extremely rare collectibles from 1966 too numerous to name and, in some cases, never before seen on public display.

Wally Wingert guest curator of the exhibit Batman 66

Thousands of hours have gone into mounting this exhibit and a dedicated team of Hollywood Museum staff and world- renown collectors, including Wally Wingert, Scott Sebring, Pat Evans, Tom Woodruff, Nate Truman, Mark Hardeman, Greg Maraio, Alex Zsolt, Christopher Chaisson, Bob Mitsch, Kelly DelCambre, Adrian Van Eck, Ivan Taback, Brian Puls, Chaz George, Buddy Rogers, Troy Maynus, Daniel Fopma, Dave Tripet, Grigg Espinoza, Rob Klein, Robert Jungweber , Donna Loren, have come together to loan amazing items that are now part of TV history - to help create this first ever Batman’66 exhibit, “Holy Hollywood History!” Wally Wingert has been named as the special curator of this exhibit, with exhibit organizer, Roger Neal.             

Ward remarked “I am excited to see all of this. It will be like a homecoming to reunite with these items and to remember my friend and crime fighting partner, Adam West.”

Jared Barris

As a special treat on preview Jan 10th to the George Barris Exhibition was the  Batmobile,  used in many tv shows and Batman 66 promotions.The car made a special appearance in front of the Hollywood Museum.

 The Barris family said they are excited about this exhibit and look forward to  having the #2 car used in the show at the opening. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com

Ken, the collector who loaned out items to Batman 66 exhibit

                        

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