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| | Batman TV Show |
 | | The series was produced in the United States and debuted at 7:30, Wednesday evening, January 12, 1966 on ABC television, with the conclusion airing at 7:30 Thursday night, January 13 (replacing The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet on Wednesdays [which moved to Saturday] and the canceled primetime music variety series Shindig! |
 | | Batman's dual identity was that of the debonair "millionaire philanthropist" Bruce Wayne, who lived outside the city in "stately Wayne Manor." He lived with his youthful ward Dick Grayson, also known as Robin (Burt Ward), faithful butler Alfred (Alan Napier), and Aunt Harriet Cooper (Madge Blake). |
 | | The series is notable for its use of cliffhanger endings, and the "Batclimb cameo", whereby the Dynamic Duo would occasionally scale the outside of a tall building, encountering cameo appearances from top celebrities of the day. |
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