Batman '66
- Release Date
- January 12, 1966
- Creator(s)
- Lorenzo Semple Jr. , William Dozier
- Cast
- Adam West , Burt Ward , Alan Napier , Neil Hamilton , Stafford Repp , William Dozier
- Seasons
- 3
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