cover story by Barbara Jayne Super Heroes”
real life super heroes!
and Robin” iconic fame-- lived in California and would be perfect as the cover of “Lick.” Robin apparently was still in the rescuing business except these days he was rescuing beings of the four legged variety. And yes he was still as famous and memorable as ever as “Robin” eternally alive in re-run mode somewhere. I picked up the phone and called Burt and his wife Tracy and they were down to earth and friendly .. just as wonderful as you would expect cartoon super heroes and heroines to be.
Burt at Fight Evil Gala
Robin, ( I mean Burt ), told me he was going to school and selling real estate when he was in his late teens. He had the opportunity of trying out for the part of Robin at the ripe age of 19. Burt went on the audition in the blind not really expecting to land the role and not knowing much about the character or part! Well, “just when you least expect it” ..that’s when things seem to come to be. Burt was picked over 1100 other actors for the Robin role. The producers picked both Burt Ward and Adam West not
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