As played by Burt Ward, Robin has a cute, boyish face, clean-cut, brown hair, and a compact, athletic physique which fits perfectly with his character's acrobatic background. His colorful outfit, with his dark green mask, gloves, and booties, his bright, red shirt, his shiny, yellow cape, his tight, green panties, and his form-fitting, flesh-color leggings, certainly catches the audience's attention.
Due to his youth, inexperience, and smaller size, the Boy Wonder is clearly the weak link in the Dynamic Duo, which their opponents often seek to exploit. Robin is also cocky, enthusiastic, and overly eager to prove his independent crime-fighting abilities, especially to Batman. He is often in trouble and in need of rescue.
This week's villain is Shame.
Favorite scenes:
Prior to the credits, Robin is in the Batcave with Alfred when Commissioner Gordon calls for Batman. Because Bruce Wayne was with Commissioner Gordon at the time, the Boy Wonder employs an answering device.
Later, when Batman, Robin, and Batgirl catch up with Shame, one of the henchmen gives the Boy Wonder a couple good punches.
This blog is intended to promote the appreciation of Burt Ward's portrayal of Robin in the 1966 television series "Batman". You may purchase both episodes at the following link:
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