Cesar Romero originated the live-action role of a vibrant, campy Joker in the 1966 Batman television series and the spin-off film. He famously refused to shave his mustache, which was covered by white clown makeup, and his natural chuckle was adopted as the character's iconic laugh. Credit: @fox | History In Pictures

😂 The old *Batman* television show from the 1960s is remembered for its colorful, campy style and lighthearted tone. Starring Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin, the series embraced exaggerated acting, bright costumes, and over-the-top villains. Each episode featured dramatic cliffhangers, playful moral lessons, and iconic on-screen sound effects like “BAM!” and “POW!” during fight scenes. Rather than focusing on dark realism, the show leaned into comic book fun, making it appealing to

🎞: 1966 promotional interview for the 1966 live action film “Batman” with Lee Meriwether and Cesar Romero who portrayed the Catwoman and the Joker, respectively. As Meriwether shows off her purrs used in the campy film, Romero discusses where Joker’s green hair came from, referencing the character’s origin story in Bill Finger’s “The Man Behind The Red Hood!”, published in 1951’s Detective Comics #168. Romero, Meriwether, and Adam West’s Batman were interviewed by Jean Boone and the movie premi