The ringleader of the gang? Harvard Lampoon editor, Conan O'Brien. After snapping photos with one another in the cape, they later called Ward and gave the costume back.
Then, in the middle of Burt's speech, one student stood up and asked, "When is a costume not a costume? When it's stolen." The lights dimmed and the students grabbed the costume and made off. Some students came up to him dressed as security guards and told him they would keep the costume safe. Years later, when accepting Harvard's "Man of the Year" award, Burt brought one of his original Robin costumes, even then valued at six figures. All he had to do was just be himself.īatman Was an Overnight Sensation! Biff, Bam, Boom! The Ratings Soared!īurt and Adam West made hundreds of personal appearances together and were featured in dozens of magazine articles, including the cover of Life magazine.
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It wasn't until six weeks after the screen test that Burt learned that he had won the coveted role of Robin, the Boy Wonder in the new "Batman" TV series for ABC-TV. In October 2015, Burt was inducted into the International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame.Įxecutive Producer William Dozier commented about Ward's tall size in comparison to Adam West, and the new Boy Wonder prospect replied, "I promise you, sir, I won't grow anymore." Dozier laughed and told Burt that he would hold him to that.
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A special piece of movie trivia is that Bruce Lee's first filmed fight scene of his career was fighting Burt Ward. Later, Burt attained his black belt from his instructor, All Korean champion, Young Ik Suh. Holder of a brown belt in karate at the time, Burt showed off his athletic ability for the producers by demonstrating some falls and tumbles, and even broke a one-inch pine board with his hand. His first interview was set up at 20th Century Fox Studios, and a few weeks later, Burt was called back for a screen test with Adam West. With the help of his father, a prominent real estate broker in Beverly Hills, CA, Burt became one of the youngest real estate agents in California, and met producer, Saul David, who arranged for him to sign with a Hollywood agent. Burt was featured in an article entitled, "Will the Real Boy Wonder Please Stand Up" and subsequently appeared on the national television educational show "Read Right." in math and science tests at UCLA, and becoming the world's fastest reader - Burt tested before the American Medical Society in Beverly Hills, California and was clocked at 30,000 words per minute with 90% comprehension (the average reader reads 240 words per minute with 40% comprehension). As an all around athlete, strong in martial arts, wrestling, track, tennis and golf, combined with a sharp intellect, playing "first board" in chess for Beverly Hills High School, achieving the top 3% in the U.S. From Caped Crusader to Canine Crusader Little did aspiring actor Burt Ward know that learning martial arts in addition to his mental and athletic prowess would change his life forever.Īs a teen-age, Burt had all the makings of a true boy wonder.
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