Bat-Signal City Hall: LA Lights Up Night to Honor Adam West

While West had an acting career that spanned decades, he was best known, and most loved, for his iconic role as the title character in the Batman TV series from 1966. Tonight, June 15, the star and his legacy will be honored by the city of Los Angeles, according to a press release from DC Comics.

After serving in the Army, he went to Hollywood and changed his name to Adam West, and began appearing on a number of television series, including "Bonanza", "Perry Mason" and "Bewitched".

He said he was excited to switch on the bat signal, admitting he felt the urge to call on Batman's support weekly.

Speaking at the event Ward said: 'He was a great family man, a wonderful husband, a wonderful father to his kids, he loved humanity and he loved his fans. It will be open to the public, with fans far and wide invited to show up in cosplay and other accessories to honor the actor who passed away last Friday. MacFarlane also said he was privileged to have worked with West.

Two red-and-black, sharp-finned Batmobiles were also parked outside the City Hall and fans lined up to take photos with it. Adam and I had a special friendship for more than 50 years. "It was my childhood". Fox channel will broadcast an old episode of the animated series featuring the late actor, Business Insider reported. "For the longest time he was the only Batman and that's a position that commands respect".

West memorably provided the voice for Quahog's eccentric Mayor West for more than 100 episodes on the hit show since 2000, self-effacingly playing a rather satirised version of himself for the purposes of comedy. If you would like to discuss another topic, look for a relevant article.

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