Posted By Dan Greenfield on Sep 30, 2025 | 4 comments

The famed Stewart Berkowitz collection is up for sale…

A number of years ago, I had the pleasure of spending time with Dr. Stewart Berkowitz, one of the world’s foremost collectors of television memorabilia, in particular Batman ’66. I did a whole series of stories showcasing his fascinating assemblage of original costumes and props, not to mention his full-scale replicas of the show’s vehicles.

Stewart died last year at the too-young age of 64 and now his museum-quality items are going up for sale through Heritage Auctions.

The thing about Stewart is that he was much more than a Batman fan. His foremost love was The Honeymooners — notice how the catalogue cover above cleverly combines the two shows — and he also dabbled in mid-century programs like Star Trek, Get Smart, Gilligan’s Island, I Dream of Jeannie and many more. There are over 320 lots in the Stewart Berkowitz Television Treasures Auction — scheduled for Oct. 24 — and by all means you should check them out.

I’ve done a deep dive myself and have come up with my faves — 13 GROOVY LOTS FROM THE GREATEST BATMAN ’66 AUCTION YOU’LL EVER SEE. (There are many more than 13 Bat-lots but this is our schtick, so…)

The descriptions, edited way down, are from the Heritage website:

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Adam West “Batman” and Burt Ward “Robin” Signature Dynamic Duo Costume Ensembles. With no introduction necessary, we are proud to offer an excessively rare and fine vintage original pair of signature ensembles worn by Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) as the Dynamic Duo, the central protagonists of the hit superhero television series, Batman.

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Adam West “Bruce Wayne” Pinstripe Suit Ensemble. Vintage original (2) piece Bruce Wayne (Adam West) pinstripe suit from the original Batman television series, worn by the actor in civilian dress.

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Yvonne Craig “Batgirl” Signature Costume Ensemble. Vintage original complete (6) piece signature costume ensemble worn by Batgirl (Yvonne Craig) during her many appearances alongside the Dynamic Duo on the hit superhero television series, Batman.

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Burgess Meredith “Penguin” Signature Costume Ensemble. Vintage original (8) piece signature costume ensemble worn by Penguin (Burgess Meredith), the devious and instantly recognizable supervillain in the original Batman television series.

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Frank Gorshin “Riddler” Signature Ensemble. Vintage original (7) piece signature ensemble worn by Riddler (Frank Gorshin) in the original Batman television series.

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Lee Meriwether “Catwoman” Signature Costume. Vintage original (2) piece costume ensemble donned by Catwoman (Lee Meriwether) in the 1966 feature-length film adaptation of the beloved series.

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Jill St. John “Molly” Robin Disguise Ensemble Signed by Burt Ward and Jill St. John. Vintage original (2) piece costume worn by Molly (Jill St. John) in the original Batman television series.

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Dragster Batmobile #4 Parachute. Vintage original Deist military-style nylon parachute modified with a sewn-on black nylon Bat-insignia to center, measuring 98″ wide in total with insignia measuring 44″ wide, used with the #4 Batmobile (aka Dragster Batmobile).

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David Wayne “Mad Hatter” Signature Practical Effects Top Hat. Vintage original practical effects prop hat worn by the Mad Hatter (David Wayne), consisting of a modified, silver-flocked top hat with black velvet hatband and curled felt and grosgrain brim.

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George Sanders “Mr. Freeze” Signature Helmet. Vintage original helmet constructed of a cast fiberglass shell with rivet details, integrated accordion neck guard, and short aluminum-peaked breastplate, all painted silver with hinged flip-visor with semi-transparent bubble screen and internal foam padding for wearer.

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Penguin’s Submarine Filming Miniature. Vintage original filming miniature vanity submarine of the Caped Crusader’s aquatic avian nemesis, Penguin (Burgess Meredith). The iconic filming miniature is constructed of cast fiberglass with injection molded plastic and vacuum-formed elements.

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Signature Prop Batscanner Receiver. Vintage original custom-made Batscanner Receiver console, a signature prop from the Batcave featured heavily throughout all three seasons and the feature film of the original Batman franchise as a central component of the technological tools and devices at the disposal of Batman (Adam West) and Robin (Burt Ward) in order to thwart the revolving door of foes who descend on Gotham City to wreak havoc.

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Adam West “Batman” Hero Bat Radio. Vintage original bat-themed radio prop constructed of wood, metal, acrylic and mixed-media components all expertly assembled, painted, and finished with black and red paint.

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The Stewart Berkowitz Television Treasures Auction is scheduled for Oct. 24 but you can already bid online. For more info, including a ton more photos, click here.

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MORE

— The Greatest BATMAN ’66 Collection You’ll Ever See. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original BATMAN Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original ROBIN Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original BATGIRL Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original JOKER Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original PENGUIN Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original RIDDLER Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at an Original CATWOMAN Costume. Click here.

— Dig This UP-CLOSE LOOK at the Original 1966 PENGUIN SUB. Click here.