Burt Ward: A True Superhero, For Dogs
“I went from the Caped Crusader to the Canine Crusader”
For three seasons Burt Ward played the superhero “Robin” on the TV series “Batman.” Although the show was short-lived on the small screen, those two characters dressed in a cape, a mask and a pair of tights became so popular in reruns and syndication it made Ward a household name. After “Batman” wrapped in 1968, many small parts on television followed. However, nothing could prepare Ward for the starring role he is most proud of and headlines today. As Ward jokingly puts it, “I went from the Caped Crusader to the Canine Crusader.” Ward is the founder of a company called “Gentle Giants,” a healthy dog food and rescue center. It all began out of his California home and his love for his four-legged friends. In fact, the organization has become so successful because of how it can prolong a dog’s life Ward is working non-stop to keep up with the demand.
Ilyssa Panitz: Why the reinvention to the world of dogs and parting ways from the glitz and glamour of Hollywood?
Burt Ward: For the last 25-years my wife…
