The design also lets the show’s stars, Adam West (Batman) and Burt Ward (Robin) remain exposed. Of course, the 1966 Batmobile had gadgets stacked high enough to make James Bond envious.

A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. On Jan. 12, 1966, “Batman,” starring Adam West as Batman, Burt Ward as Robin and Cesar Romero as the Joker ...