A fitting tribute.
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For ADAM WEST: A Celebration, a series of interviews and tributes to the greatest Caped Crusader, click here.
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On Thursday night, 6/15, the city of Los Angeles will pay tribute to Adam West with a ceremonial lighting of the Batsignal. (UPDATED: Check out a PHOTO GALLERY of the Batsignal lighting here.)
What a magnificent idea. Here’s the official press release from DC Comics:
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Holy Bat-signal, Batman! In a fitting tribute to pop culture icon Adam West, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti and Police Department Chief Charlie Beck will join surprise Bat-guests for a ceremonial lighting of the Bat-signal at City Hall this Thursday evening, June 15.
The legendary star of the classic Batman TV series, which aired from 1966-68, passed away on Friday, June 9 at the age of 88. In rememberance of West’s unforgettable portrayal of the celebrated “Bright Knight,” Mayor Garcetti and Chief Beck will light the iconic Bat-signal, which will be projected onto the tower of Los Angeles City Hall at Spring Street. Attending Bat-fans are invited to don their Bat-suits and trusty utility belts in honor of West’s signature role as the true crimefighter.
Here are the details of the ceremony:
When: Thursday, June 15
Time: 9:00 PM PST
Location: Los Angeles City Hall, Spring Street Steps: 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012
If fans are not able to join in the tribute Thursday night, the West family encourages Adam’s “old chums” to make a donation to the Adam West Memorial Fund for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Idaho-based charity for children diagnosed with cancer and their families, Camp Rainbow Gold.
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For ADAM WEST: A Celebration, a series of interviews and tributes to the greatest Caped Crusader, click here.
Check out a PHOTO GALLERY of the Batsignal lighting here.
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June 14, 2017
Damn straight!
June 15, 2017
just a nice human being….danny thomas would be proud of him…..god help all those families
June 14, 2017
No one deserves it more than the late Adam West.
June 14, 2017
I know the internet will not fail to satisfy my hope to see pictures of this!
June 15, 2017
Damn skippy! I need video!
June 14, 2017
Makes me sad that i won’t be there to see it.
June 15, 2017
For those of us faraway in other countries could you please post pictures of the event, I loved this program as a kid, still do and 61 now, Many Thanks, Andrew
June 15, 2017
Awesome!
June 15, 2017
So, I’ve been wondering,….what signal are they using? Is it the one from the show? Does it still exist? Was that actually a working prop?
June 15, 2017
How long will it be on? And what part of the sky should we be looking at?