Facts You Never Knew About The Original ‘Batman’ Series

Published on December 19, 2019
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Aunt Harriet

There was an urban myth circulating that the producers brought in the character of Aunt Harriet as a means to fend off viewers’s misconstrued perceptions that Batman and Robin were in a romantic relationship. Aunt Harriet was played by Madge Blake.

Aunt Harriet

Aunt Harriet

A Costume Problem

In the 60s there were many religious and conservative organizations that had an issue with Batman and Robin’s costume. They complained about it being too revealing. The producers had to find different methods to prevent the crotch area from being too exposed.

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A Costume Problem

A Costume Problem