When is a bat, not a bat? When it's Lyle Waggoner!

WOW! Lyle Waggoner looks really good as Batman and probably would have been the better choice. The producers went with Adam West because he was so awkward and bizarre (even in real life) and they wanted the series to be ultra-campy. Lyle definitely made it more serious. Peter Deyell makes for a terrible Robin. Check out the screen test footage below. 
Lyle Waggoner & Peter Deyell test for Batman TV series

BAT-BONUS: The footage has been re-cut to include Burt Ward's voice and image. Check it out HERE. It's pretty good! 

Jimmy Walker / Swamp Country

The Baker Knight penned classic performed by Jimmy Walker... on Swamper Records no less!

If you get a chance, you should check out the movie Swamp Country starring country muusic legend Baker Knight and Lyle Waggoner. Some good information about the film at this blog. Jimmy Walker & The Swampers appear as Baker's back-up band in the movie. I LOVE THIS MOVIE! Lots of great songs and swampy locals!