Look, we get it. Batman isn't called the Dark Knight for nothing. The character has an incredibly dark backstory and is prone to moments of pessimism. But there is a wide difference between the Batman that we see in film today versus the Adam West's Batman of the 1960s.

In the 1960s Batman never took itself too seriously. West had previously said that it was the silliness played with a straight face that drew him to the role in the first place.

It's also a silliness that West seemed to miss when he spoke to the Star and Merseymart in an interview. West argued that there was an "innocence" to the original Batman series that he valued greatly, but he also didn't want to diminish the importance of present-day Batman films either.

"The series had innocence and worked on many levels," he said. "They have their vision and we had our trip. Our show became a classic so they can do what they want."

One thing that West was incredibly appreciative of was the resilience of original Batman fans, who still showed their support for the actor after all these years. "There have been so many bat-fans over the years," he said. "I think it is important to keep that alive."

Not only do fans of the original Batman series keep the love alive for the show, but many new generations find themselves delighted by the same silliness of the series that West coveted. Many still enjoy the show just as much as any other piece of superhero content. As for West's own children, they weren't too impressed with their father's superhero alter-ego. 

"My kids watch the show occasionally," said West. "They find it tough to understand but I explain to them that I just had a job to do even if it was a little bizarre."