Michael: In an actor’s career, it could come to pass one looks back on the history one has created and regrets having contributed to it. For Adam West, I don’t think that is the case, not even for a moment. The guy has had a storied career. Even in light of the commercial below, a completely noteworthy effort by the then future Caped Crusader. And I for one dig it.
Tara: He’s my friend on Facebook. He said my cat was cute once.
Michael: And … was that a Red Letter Day for you, Tara?
Tara: Look! He’s jealous! As well you should be. Mr. West’s status updates rock.
Michael: I’m not jealous in the least. If I was even remotely interested in following crotchety fogies like you, I’d be thrilled, too.
However, what I do love is the voice over in this piece. “Observe: He who imparts knowledge also gains some.” In other words, you get what you give. Good, solid advice. Biblical, even. No complaints there.
Tara: And that little girl could not be cuter.
Michael: Especially with Frosted Flakes dribbling all down her front.
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PucTJOvq7dM
Michael: Cripes and cripes! Look at Adam’s hair! Check out that spiffy tie! Note the dapper specs! Whatta jawline! The dude was a looker, wasn’t he?
But, you know me. I’m a pain in the tuchus. Being all about the continuity, one of the things I noticed about the above commercial was when Adam went for that box of Frosted Flakes. After pouring a portion, he clearly places the box back on the table well above his coffee cup. See what happens when he goes for more? Miraculously, that box is below the cup. *sigh* I know … I know: Product placement.
Tara: You are a pain in the ass. But realizing you are is the first step to recovery …
And Adam West was dreamy, absolutely dreamy!
Michael: Yes! We know! *sigh*
Now … the bit of monkey business below is all together a different shade of gray. It’s not even that funny to begin with. I think the producers might have utilized some of the same writers who came up with that laughable “Batusi” storyline in Batman.
Tara: In its day, and especially if you were eight or nine, Batman was a must see. Of course now when you look back it seems silly. But I loved it back in The Day. The Riddler was my favorite. He actually scared me, as I recall.
Michael: You had television back then, Tara? Wow.
Tara: May I remind you that you are five years older than me. FIVE! So watch the (bad) jokes.
Michael: You really want to resurrect that age debate, don’t you? Can’t we just stick to the commercials at hand, please? They are meat-free, after all. Can’t you at least be happy about that?
Tara: You started it, pal. But you make a good point. After all the MasterChefs I watched this week, it’s lovely not to have to look at or discuss carcasses.
Michael: But Tara! What about when you look in the mirror? *snort*
Tara: You are rubber, and I am glue. Therefore, I’m going to do my job and discuss this commercial. O.K. A) Jaunty hat! B) Kind of Bond-esque. C) Mildly amusing. UNlike my writing partner.
Michael: *ignores Tara* Actually, I thought Adam had a little Cap’n in him in that last commercial.
Tara: Based on his Facebook comments, I know he enjoys his libations. And he prefers to be called “Mr. West” thank you very much.
Michael: That’s not all he prefers. He obviously likes his utility belts. For example, check out that inflatable horsey ring around his middle. Tell me that’s not a euphemism!
Tara: I’m not touchin’ that one with a ten foot pole. Suffice it to say he’s been a cool cat for decades, in my opinion.
Michael: That goes without saying, sidekick ‘o mine.
Tara: So … another Batcaper solved!
Clacked by Michael Noble 
on Jul 01, 2011 @ 10:00 EST5EDT
Anybody else not know that those old Batman shows were supposed to be satirical?
*POST AUTHOR*
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WHAAAAAAAAAAT … !??!?!??
*faints*
I thought they were real. Thanks for destroying a part of my past, man.
Of course he was real, Tara… he teamed up with Scooby Doo!
If believing they were written as satire makes you happy, Stan, far be it from me to shatter your illusions. The rest of us are happy in knowing we can recognize cheese when we see it.
Nyela, it’s fairly common knowledge that the Batman TV series was an intentional campy parody. The overacting, ridiculous situations, et al were on purpose. The over reliance on gadgetry satirized the relatively new trend of Americans going all gadget-happy in their daily lives, believing each new whatzit was the answer to a better life; a trend that continues to this day.
There’s no arguing that the show is cheesy as hell, but that was part of the recipe, not an accident at all. I thought that was blatantly obvious.
So now I have the Batman theme song rolling around between my ears. Ker-plow – ka-zow… Who cannot forget the Cape Crusader and his side-kick…both running around in their undies!
Holy Commercials Batman! I have never seen Adam West in anything but Batman. And Tara I was about 8 when that show came on. It was totally cool! Whatever happened to Robin?
Well, I know it’s not known as the most reliable of sources, but since Mr. Ward’s website seems to either be down or defunct, here’s a Wikipedia article on him.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burt_Ward
One of the most interesting things I learned from that article had to do with the casting of the lead part. Adam West was up against Lyle Waggoner for the part of the Caped Crusader! Holy variety show, Batman!!!
Well thanks Tom for the information. He must have wanted to kick himself (Burt) when he turned down the role of Benjamin in The Graduate so he could continue playing Robin.
I wonder how differently his life and career would have turned out had he taken the role? It almost certainly would’ve been a turning point in his career. Oh well, he may not be a big movie star, but hardly a person on Earth wouldn’t know who he is. I guess there’s something to be said for having a soft spot in the hearts of most of the planet! (‘course it don’t pay the bills…)
You have the monopoly on useful ifnoramtionaren’t monopolies illegal? ;)
His life would have been changed and possibly Dustin Hoffman’s too.