Was Julie Newmar the Best Catwoman Ever?

I absolutely love the original 1966 Batman television series. I enjoyed it so much as a kid, and, as a grownup, I’ve gained a new appreciation for the talented individuals involved with this show: Adam West, Burt Ward, and the host of actors and actresses who played the villains — especially Julie Newmar, who was truly the greatest to ever don Catwoman’s patent leather jumpsuit.

Newmar’s Catwoman isn’t as horrible as some of the other nefarious fiends that the Dynamic Duo face. In fact, Batman likes to think that she’s just a little bit misguided, and if only he could reform her (much to Robin’s chagrin), she would make the perfect Bat-companion.