BATSIGNAL! Calling BATMAN! WALLA WALLA, WA! To the Batcave!
By Patrick Donovan – Author/Screenwriter
US Navy Disabled Veteran – 1980 – 1991 Seattle, WA (The Hollywood Times) 09/18/2021
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It was a fantastic reunion of the fans of #AdamWest. The first since 2019, before #COVID19 hit. It was great seeing all the fans, including #RubenProcopio, #JohnnyGreen, now 80 years old and still going strong, #JonathanGrant the organizer of the event from the #MarcusWhitmanHotelandConferenceCenter, the #Batmobile (Owned by #ClintYoung), the #Batcycle (handmade by a fan here in Seattle, WA) and all the great people who love Adam.
Ruben at his desk creating: Photo credit: GETTY IMAGES!Ruben with Adam at his home in Ketchum, Idaho presenting him with collectibles.
“Rubén is an American animation and comic book artist, animator and sculptor. Long affiliated with Walt Disney Feature Animation as an animator and sculptor, Rubén is credited with restoring the maquette process to feature animation film production in the early 1980s”
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Ruben Procopio – DC Comic Book Artist and Sculpture – in front of the Batcave entrance, Bronson Cave, Griffith Park, used in the 1960’s Batman seriesBronson Cave is one of Hollywood’s favorite filming locations. The man-made tunnel is carved into the rock wall of an old quarry in Griffith Park. Bronson Cave’s most famous role came in the 1960s, playing the entrance of the Batcave in the Batman TV series.
Here’s a clearer image of the entrance to the #Batcave in #GriffithPark.
The Batcave entrance used in Griffith Park, Bronson CanyonBurt Ward and Adam West, as themselves, driving the Batmobile out of the Batcave
To all of Adam’s fans – On #MemorialDay weekend 2021 from his family they shared this photo of Adam. He was a military veteran, drafted into the Army in the early 1950’s. He helped create the Army’s first television stations – first in San Luis Obispo, CA and then in Ft. Monmouth, NJ. He cared deeply about his fellow veterans and fallen heroes who we are honoring today. In Adam’s honor, we’re auctioning off one of his Tweets and donating 100% of proceeds to #GarySiniseFoundation and #WoundedWarriorProject.
Adam drafted into the US Army 1950s
Fun fact about Adam….. he was incredibly curious and well-informed about technology and innovation and he followed crypto currency from the day it launched. We will be releasing more fun photos from the archive and digital collectibles soon so stay tuned! Thank you for continuing to follow his page. We read all of your comments and appreciate all of the love you show for Adam. He was our hero too. – Best wishes, The West Family
Video: Question asked: What was your fondest memory of your father? Nina (Anderson) Tooley, Adam’s daughter
Video Interview with Johnny Green (from Johnny Green and the Greenmen), 80 years old, who first appeared in the Batman episode: “Surf’s Up!”
Written Interview with Perrin and Nina, Adam’s adult children
Coming soon!
About the Adam West Statue to be placed in Menlo Park, Walla Walla, WA
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Closeup of the Adam West Statue, note the Bat Signal. That was a request of the family. Photo Credit: MH Ent. 2021
The Adam West Statue (Mockup). Photo Credit: MH Ent. 2021
We have been working on this project for quite some time in order to find the right sculptor, design, placement, approval from our city and of course approval from the family of Adam West. We are so excited to announce that everything is now in place and we are finally ready to begin fundraising for this well deserved honor! To honor our one and only Bright Knight!
Our sculptor is animator, comic book artist and sculptor #RubenProcopio. Long affiliated with #WaltDisney Feature Animation as an animation artist and sculptor, Rubén was instrumental in reviving the maquette process at Disney Feature Animation film production in the 1980s. He is the founder of #MaskedAvengerStudios, whose clients include #WarnerBrosAnimation, #NewLineCinema, #CartoonNetwork, #ElectricTiki, #Enesco and #DCComics. He is known for his versatility and dynamic style in sculpting and drawing. Ruben even sculpted a bust of Adam West, through #MaskedAvengerStudios.
The placement will be Menlo Park just off of Alvarado Terrace in Walla Walla. This is the perfect park for Adam’s statue because it is just down the street from where Adam went to school as a little boy (Green Park) and only one block away from the house where a young Billy Anderson (Adam West) lived. Alvarado Terrace is now also known as ADAM WEST WAY where his name was added to the street to honor him in 2017 after his passing.
Gallery of images
Adam West Day official post card
Adam West Headshot 1959ish
Ertha Kitt (as Catwoman and Adam West (Batman) on set
LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 01: Artist Ruben Procopio with The Green Hornet and Kato at the “Batman 66 Meets The Green Hornet” Comic Book Kickoff – Fatman On Batman Live Podcast With Kevin Smith And Ralph Garman held at the Petersen Automotive Museum on June 1, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images)
The Batboat with Burt Ward and Adam West
Rare photo with Bruce Lee, Adam West and Daniel Insanto
Rare photo (autographed) with Green Hornet (Van Williams), Adam West (Batman) and Bruce Lee (Kato)
On set with the Batmobile and Green Hornetmobile
Adam west fans showing their pride – Photo credit MH Ent.
Adam West fans braving the rain – Photo credit MH Ent.
Adam West fans – Photo credit MH Ent.
Adam West fan family – Photo credit MH Ent.
Adam West fans on Main Street Walla Walla, WA – Photo credit MH Ent.
Fans of Adam west and Johnny Green with the Bat Logo on his shirt – Photo credit MH Ent.
Johnny Green and a fan Adam West Day – Photo credit MH Ent.
Father and son fans of Adam – Photo credit MH Ent.
Nice shot of Main Street Walla Walla, WA – Photo credit MH Ent.
Looking the opposite direction of Main Street Walla Walla, WA – Photo credit MH Ent.
Looking east down Main Street Walla Walla, WA – Photo credit MH Ent.
Looking South on Main Street Walla Walla, WA – Photo credit MH Ent.
Looking West on Main Street Walla Walla, WA – Photo credit MH Ent.
Clearing up for the afternoon festivities on Main Street Walla Walla, WA – Photo credit MH Ent.
Clearing up for the afternoon festivities on Main Street Walla Walla, WA – Photo credit MH Ent.
Clearing up for the afternoon festivities on Main Street Walla Walla, WA – Photo credit MH Ent.
Mayor West welcomes you, Marcus Whitman back lobby entrance. – Photo credit MH Ent.
Sitting room of the Marcus Whitman – Photo credit MH Ent.
Looking from the sitting room to the main lobby Marcus Whitman – Photo credit MH Ent.
Grand Lobby Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center – Photo credit MH Ent.
Look at the tower of the Marcus Whitman Hotel and Conference Center – Photo credit MH Ent.
Engine of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Another view of the engine of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Lady fans of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Left rear quarter panel view of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Dashboard of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Truck and rocket exhaust of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Batmobile 180 Lever – Photo credit MH Ent.
Clint Young (owner of the Batmobile) a father and son Dynamic Duo – Photo credit MH Ent.
More of the cockpit of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Rear view of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Looking up the “real working” turbine of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Another view of the Turbine – Photo credit MH Ent.
Robin’s side of the cockpit – Photo credit MH Ent.
Signed by Adam West and Evil Keneavil – Photo credit MH Ent.
Front right side of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Nose on shot of the Batmobile – Photo credit MH Ent.
Batman saving the day – Photo credit MH Ent.
Johnny Green with Jonathan Grant – Photo credit MH Ent.
Nina Anderson-Tooley – Photo credit MH Ent.
Green Screen guys in the Batcave – Photo credit MH Ent.
Green Screen pics with the Joker and Batman – Photo credit MH Ent.
Green Screen guys in the Batcave – Photo credit MH Ent.
Green Screen guys setting up – Photo credit MH Ent.
Adam West Statue mock up – Photo credit MH Ent.
The Batdog in the Batcycle – Photo credit MH Ent.
The Batdog in the Batcycle with his owner – Photo credit MH Ent.
John Tooely (director, Starring Adam West and husband of Nina Anderson Tooley) and his children – Photo credit MH Ent.
The Tooley Family – Photo credit MH Ent.
– Photo credit MH Ent.
Front view of the Batcycle – Photo credit MH Ent.
Side car view – Photo credit MH Ent.
Side car view – Photo credit MH Ent.
Full 3/4 shot of the Batcycle – Photo credit MH Ent.
Batcycle – Photo credit MH Ent.
Front view Batcycle – Photo credit MH Ent.
The Anderson Family for a dedication – Photo credit MH Ent.
The Anderson Family ribbon cutting – Photo credit MH Ent.
Marcelle Anderson (widow of Adam West) and family – Photo credit MH Ent.
Family of Adam West – Photo credit MH Ent.
Proclamation signed by the Mayor of Walla Walla, WA – Photo credit MH Ent.
Reading the official Proclamation – Photo credit MH Ent.
Adam West’s children and grandchildren – Photo credit MH Ent.