Burt Ward: Actor who played Batman's sidekick-Robin in TV Series from 1966-1968

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Author, Actor who played Batman’s sidekick- Robin and is the last
surviving main cast member of tv series which aired from
1966-1968 in three seasons and 120 episodes. The Caped Crusader
has started Gentle Giants Rescue &Adoptions Inc., which
rescues giant breed dogs and sells pet food which is veterinarian
tested and recommended. 



Being a professional ice skater at age 2, how got the nickname
“Sparky” which Burt gives why this was so important along with
great facts about the role of Robin, Bruce Lee, and more!



Did he have any aspirations to play a sport in college? Was a DJ
at KCSB which was the college station for UCSB and being tabbed
the World’s Fastest Reader!



The audition process, a story behind it, and when he found out he
got the part. The reason behind legally changing his name to Burt
Ward and did comic books help him play the role of Robin?



Stores of filming the show that were dangerous and resulted in
injuries that include hanging above wild Bengal tigers and being
hung from top of the soundstage! We speak about his earnings on
the show and why he feels Batman was canceled when was so
popular. 



Working for DC Comics, the costume of Robin which received some
backlash, receiving his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after 55
years!



Learn about his Gentle Giants Company, how many dogs he lives
with, has rescued, why he has spent over $4 million developing
the pet food that has increased the lives of dogs and
cats. 
 
Shout Outs: Mansour Mbye -Welcome to the BTL Members
Group! 
 



Links:



Gentle Giants Adoption & Rescue:
http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/



Gentle Giants Dog Food:
https://www.gentlegiantsdogfood.com/



Gentle Giants Cat Food:
https://www.gentlegiantsdogfood.com/



Burt’s Audition Tape:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ukf9cYBzdg



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