42 Little-Known Tidbits About the Classic 1960s Batman Series

Separate auditions were conducted to discover the perfect duo for the iconic roles of Batman and Robin. Adam West and Burt Ward emerged as one pair, while Lyle Waggoner and Peter Deyell formed the other. Ultimately, West and Ward secured their places in television history as the dynamic crime-fighting duo.

Interestingly, screen tests featuring both pairs are available for viewing on YouTube, providing a fascinating look into the alternate possibilities for the show’s casting. While Waggoner didn’t land the role of Batman, he found success alongside Lynda Carter in the 1970s as Steve Trevor in the hit series Wonder Woman.