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1 day ago · Actors like Yvonne Craig, Julie Newmar, and Frank Gorshin left memorable marks on both iconic shows. The actors who portrayed Batgirl, Catwoman, and the Riddler in the 1960s Batman television series also appeared in Star Trek: The Original Series. Batman and TOS both began in 1966 and appealed to similar audiences, so it's not surprising that ...
1 day ago · Why did Julie Newmar quit Batman? Ahead of Batman's third season, Newmar ended up being cast in the film Mackenna's Gold alongside Gregory Peck. Due to this new commitment, Newmar was forced to vacate the Catwoman role once again -- this time for good, as Batman would ultimately be canceled at the conclusion of the third season.
4 days ago · Julie Newmar, born Julia Chalene Newmeyer on August 16, 1933, is a star in America 1. She’s known for her roles on stage, screen, and TV. Her most famous role was as Cabwoman in the 1960s Batman series 1. She started as a dancer, appearing in small parts in the 1950s 2. Her first Broadway show was in 1955. She won a Tony Award for her role in ...
4 days ago · Julie Newmar and Lee Meriwether (Image: Warner Bros. Entertainment) For its first two seasons and the feature film, Julie Newmar owned the role of Catwoman on the classic 1960s Batman TV series. She perfectly captured the playful danger and wit of the character for the show’s campy yet fun tone.
4 days ago · Long after Adam West’s 1960s’ Batman gave us the first live-action Rogues Gallery — Cesar Romero’s Joker, Julie Newmar’s Catwoman, and Meredith Burgess’ The Penguin, etc. — Tim ...
2 days ago · Candis Cayne: “It’s not done, we have to get back to fighting.” (Chelsea Guglielmino/Getty) Trailblazing trans actress Candis Cayne shared some really powerful and inspiring words when attending RuPaul’s LA DragCon 2024 recently. The star-studded event is an annual expo of drag culture, described as a “convention that celebrates ...
2 days ago · Before Berry, many actresses brought Catwoman to life in both movies and television, and in live-action and animation. In the 1960s TV show, Julie Newmar, Lee Meriwether, and Eartha Kitt played ...
