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Author, Actor who played Batman’s sidekick- Robin and is the last surviving main cast member of tv series which aired from 1966-1968 in three seasons and 120 episodes. The Caped Crusader has started Gentle Giants Rescue &Adoptions Inc., which rescues giant breed dogs and sells pet food which is veterinarian tested and recommended. 

Being a professional ice skater at age 2, how got the nickname “Sparky” which Burt gives why this was so important along with great facts about the role of Robin, Bruce Lee, and more!

Did he have any aspirations to play a sport in college? Was a DJ at KCSB which was the college station for UCSB and being tabbed the World’s Fastest Reader!

The audition process, a story behind it, and when he found out he got the part. The reason behind legally changing his name to Burt Ward and did comic books help him play the role of Robin?

Stores of filming the show that were dangerous and resulted in injuries that include hanging above wild Bengal tigers and being hung from top of the soundstage! We speak about his earnings on the show and why he feels Batman was canceled when was so popular. 

Working for DC Comics, the costume of Robin which received some backlash, receiving his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame after 55 years!

Learn about his Gentle Giants Company, how many dogs he lives with, has rescued, why he has spent over $4 million developing the pet food that has increased the lives of dogs and cats. 
 
Shout Outs: Mansour Mbye -Welcome to the BTL Members Group! 
 

Links:

Gentle Giants Adoption & Rescue: http://www.gentlegiantsrescue.com/

Gentle Giants Dog Food: https://www.gentlegiantsdogfood.com/

Gentle Giants Cat Food: https://www.gentlegiantsdogfood.com/

Burt’s Audition Tape: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ukf9cYBzdg

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