Before he was widely-known as Batman, Adam West enjoyed local celebrity in Hawaii where he appeared on a children's program. It was while supplementing his income working as a tour guide that he caught the attention of a vacationing Hollywood agent who invited him to screen test for Warner Bros. Studios. After a move to Hollywood and a few years of supporting roles, Adam landed the role of Batman in the 1966 TV series. After two very successful seasons, the show was canceled due to escalating costs and flagging ratings and typecasting considerably slowed Adam's career. Recently, however, he has appeared on popular TV shows such as The Simpsons and Politically Incorrect.