Batman TV show was cancelled after just three seasons, but it came very close to being resurrected by a different network.

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Adam West, the actor known for playing the title role in the 1960s television series Batman, died Friday after a short battle with leukemia Lanford Beard is the former Senior TV Editor at PEOPLE.

Adam West has a breakout role as Batman in the iconic 1960s' TV series, and on Saturday, his former Batman costars took time to remember the late actor Dave Quinn is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE.