Adam West Saved Batman. And Me.
NPR's resident Bat-scholar Glen Weldon offers a personal remembrance of the late Adam West, explains how the actor rescued the character of Batman from oblivion, and explores his enduring legacy.
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Adam West, Who Played The Dark Knight At His Brightest, Dies At 88
The actor donned Batman's costume for TV in the '60s, giving an enduring rendition of the hero. Later in his career, West enjoyed a renaissance as a voice actor. His family says he died Friday night.
Pop Culture Happy Hour: When To Break Up With Culture And Advice With Mallory Ortberg
This week's show combines two segments from our tour a few months ago, and they're both corkers. We talk to Audie Cornish about hanging in with culture, and Mallory Ortberg gives advice.
Comic Jordan Klepper On His New Gun Documentary And Leaving 'The Daily Show'
In Jordan Klepper Solves Guns, the comedian dives into America's relationship with firearms. Klepper is also launching his own nightly show on Comedy Central this fall.
'Racial Impostor Syndrome': Here Are Your Stories
We got more than 100 letters from our listeners about how y'all feel like fakes. Here are some of our favorites.
'Better Call Saul' Actor Giancarlo Esposito On The Making Of An Iconic Villain
Six years after the demise of his Breaking Bad character, Esposito is back on TV as the vicious drug lord Gus Fring. He says the current role allows him to take the character "back in time."
H.P. Lovecraft's Monster Is Wrapping Family Game Night Up In Tentacles
A century after the horror writer created Cthulhu, board game creators and players have resurrected the deep sea monster and brought it into pop culture. Why is this beast making a comeback?
Total Failure: The Mountain That Got Away
In 2014, Emily Harrington set out to climb the tallest peak in Southeast Asia. She had to turn back with the summit in sight.
The Big Picture: How Food Photos Have Told Our Story Over The Decades
The new book Feast for the Eyes is a collection of images that portray the many ways we relate to food: as advertisements, art and even political statements.
Peter Sallis Of 'Wallace And Gromit' Fame Dies At 96
Before the British actor voiced Wallace in the animated films, he starred in the long-running sitcom Last of the Summer Wine. He was the only actor to appear in all 295 episodes.