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Bat-Signal Shines In LA In Honour of Batman Star Adam West (bbc.com)
From a BBC report: LA's skyline has been lit up with the Bat-Signal to honour Batman star Adam West, who died last week. Mayor Eric Garcetti and LA Police chief Charlie Beck were expected to be at the public event at City Hall, which started about 21:00 local time (05:00 BST). The signal originated in the DC Comics strip as a sign that the caped crusader was needed to save the day. Animated comedy Family Guy will also honour West this weekend.
"It's cool that they are doing this but I was expecting this to be in New York..."
He lived and worked in Los Angeles. This is was his home for decades. Plus, the crowds that came to see this was insane.
He literally played Batman for over 40 years (from the TV series to animated versions of himself). I was surprised from the "nostalgia flash" I had when I heard he passed. I'm an 'old fart'. I guess I didn't realize how far down the generation ladder affection for him went.
BTW, driving past downtown and seeing that signal was awesome.
New York City.
NEW YORK CITY?!
Get a rope...
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