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

The design also lets the show’s stars, Adam West (Batman) and Burt Ward (Robin) remain exposed. Of course, the 1966 Batmobile had gadgets stacked high enough to make James Bond envious.

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 ...