Episode 76 – Return To The Batcave With “Batman” Star Burt Ward - Part 2

During the second half of Tony’s fascinating conversation with actor Burt Ward they discuss how martial arts legend Bruce Lee did his very first on-screen fight scene with him on an episode of “Batman”, how he was denied having a stunt double during his initial time playing Robin as the stuntman did not resemble him, his unfortunate string of emergency room visits his first week shooting Batman due to the dangerous stunts they had him do on set, how the bulge in his tights enraged the Catholic League of Decency leading to the studio taking drastic measures to fix the problem, his memories of all the world famous guest stars they had on the show week after week, how he went from playing the Boy Wonder on TV to becoming a canine and cat crusader in real life, the heartwarming story of how he & his wife have saved thousands of dogs through their pet rescue & adoption charitable organization Gentle Giants, how they created the healthiest dog & cat food in the world called Gentle Giants Pet Food, and his thoughts about finally receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame!  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