Batman TV Actor Burt Ward Receives Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame

Robin and Burt Ward at the Walk of Fame. Credit: UK Daily Mail

As a fan of the Batman 66'-68' television show, and a huge Batman fan I was excited to hear that Burt Ward who played Robin in the series, was finally given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He and his wife also have worked in dog rescue for many years (making him even MORE of a superhero to me).  They founded Gentle Giants Rescue and saved over 15,000 dogs! 
  Here's the story about his award, and the video of the ceremony below, complete with costumed heroes). >>>> 

Batman TV Actor Burt Ward Receives Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
Comicbook.com Article 1-9-20

Getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is one of those lifetime milestones that actors dream about - and its achievement that can arrive long after an actor thought the opportunity is gone. Case in point: Burt Ward, star of the 1960s Batman TV series is getting his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - an honor that Ward probably didn't expect to see. The event was held today by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, with many major stars coming out to support Ward as the 2,683rd recipient of a star on the Walk of Fame. As a touching tribute that DC fans will love, Ward's star will be placed alongside the star of the late Adam West, who was Batman to Ward's Robin in the '60s series.

Batman actors with Burt Ward. Credit: UPI

In addition to helping usher in the era of superheroes as mainstream icons, Burt Ward has been an entertainer longer than most. The 74 year-old actor started at age 2 as a professional ice skater in his father's traveling ice show (before there were Ice Capades), and has spent the last 50 years making appearances in various productions on TV and film. Above you can see the video of Burt Ward getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - as well as the official announcement about the event:

"The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Burt Ward, who played Robin on the Batman television series, will be honored with the 2,683rd star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday, January 9, 2020. The star will be dedicated in the category of Television at 6764 Hollywood Boulevard in front of The Guinness World of Records Museum.

“Burt Ward and his character Robin have been cult heroes for many years, to fans of all ages. We are thrilled to honor Burt with his star and happy to have been able to place Ward’s star next to the star of television’s Batman, Adam West and one the creators of the Batman character Bob Kane. We welcome him to our Walk of Fame family, and I cannot wait to say “Holy Walk of Fame star, Burt! when he arrives to dedicate his star that day,” added Martinez."

Burt and Tracey Ward's Gentle Giant Rescue and Adoption:  https://www.facebook.com/GentleGiantsRescue2/

Burt and Tracey Ward's Gentle Giant Rescue and Adoption

ABOUT THE RESCUE: Gentle Giants Rescue and Adoptions was established in 1994 by Burt and Tracy Ward to create a loving and stable environment for giant breed dogs while finding them safe and loving homes. Gentle Giants now rescues 45 different breeds of dogs ranging from 2 pounds to 300 pounds and during the last 20 years has rescued and saved more than 15,000 dogs. We are a national and international organization rescuing dogs from all across the United States and the world.

We are dedicated to helping dogs live longer, healthier, happier lives. We have created a unique feeding care program and a special world class dog food {Gentle Giants) that has dogs consistently living amazingly longer, healthier lives into their late teens and mid-twenties. Dog owners can read about our feeding and care program and purchase all natural Gentle Giants World Class Canine Cuisine dog food online at our website (www.gentlegiantsrescue.com), and they can also purchase Gentle Giants dog food at more than 700 stores in California. Retail distribution of Gentle Giants dog food throughout the United States is now being arranged.
Here's the link to the entire 50 minute presentation from Hollywood: https://youtu.be/xlmHq0aLutg