Episode 75 – Return To The Batcave With “Batman” Star Burt Ward - Part 1

On this episode of Hollywood Obsessed, host Tony Miros speaks with actor BURT WARD who is best known for playing Dick Grayson aka Robin The Boy Wonder on the classic 1960s TV series “Batman”! During the first part of their entertaining two-part conversation, Burt tells podcast host Tony Miros all about his memories of being the youngest professional ice skater in the world at the age of two, how he was an all-around athlete in school, and how he became the world’s fastest reader, his interest in acting at a very young age, his incredible experiences filming the classic TV series “Batman”, his memories of auditioning for the role of Robin, doing a screen test with his costar Adam West at 20th Century Fox Studios, what it was like wearing the Robin costume for the first time, how popular the series was when it premiered on ABC in 1966, how the show had a very board appeal, his memories of making personal appearances around the country during the show's heyday, and how he had to give people a warning before they read his revealing 1995 tell-all book “Boy Wonder: My Life In Tights” BURT WARD The Making of a Superhero – A Life of Intense Dedication From an illustrious beginning as the world’s youngest professional ice skater at two years of age in his father’s traveling ice show .  .  .  .  to becoming the world’s fastest reader while in high school reading 30,000 words per minute with 90% comprehension as tested by The American Medical Society of Beverly Hills .  .  .  .  to an aspiring young actor at UCLA whose first acting interview landed him the role of Robin the Boy Wonder in the famed 1966 Batman television series that became the #1 rated TV Show in the world .  .  .  .  to creating and operating with his wife, Tracy, Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions, the world’s largest giant breed dog rescue during the last 30 years, saving more than 15,500 dogs and hundreds of cats, finding each and every one a safe, forever home .  .  .  .  to also creating with Tracy Gentle Giants Natural Non GMO Pet Food and Gentle Giants Special Feeding and Care program for dogs and cats that has them living as long as 30 plus healthy, active years with a wonderful quality of life .  .  .  .  to recently receiving two awards from the President of the United States - The President’s Volunteer Service Award for rescuing many thousands of dogs and cats during the last 30 years and The President's Lifetime Achievement Award for creating Gentle Giants unique Pet Foods and Gentle Giants Special Feeding and Care Program to help precious pets live longer and healthier In addition, at the same time, The United Nations Association of America awarded both Burt and Tracy individually their Humanitarian Award Burt Ward has dedicated his life to accomplishment and charity. Official Burt Ward Website https://www.burtwardrobintheboywonder.com Gentle Giants Pet Food https://www.gentlegiantsdogfood.com The Official Hollywood Obsessed Website ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hollywoodobsessedthepodcast.com/ ⁠⁠⁠ Follow the Official Hollywood Obsessed Facebook Page ⁠⁠⁠HOLLYWOOD OBSESSED PODCAST⁠⁠⁠ Follow our Instagram  ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodobsessedpodcast/⁠ Titles VO Talent – Cam Frierson  ⁠⁠⁠http://camfrierson.com/voice⁠⁠⁠ Music by⁠⁠ ⁠QubeSounds⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠