Anyone For Nesquik?
Before being cast as Batman, Adam West used to do television commercials, including one for Nesquik. That’s how Dozier spotted him and he immediately thought West would be great for the part. After only two screen tests seen by ABC executives, West was he chosen for the part.
The Right Sidekick
Burt Ward had never starred in a movie or television series. He auditioned for the role of Robin when he read that the character was a superhero’s sidekick because he had experience in Judo. They were impressed and that’s why he landed the part.