What would an article about Catwoman be without mentioning the actress who’s been more identified with her Batman villianess depiction than anyone? I’m referring to none other than Wong Foo’s cherished customer, the lovely Julie Newmar!
As kids, me and my friends REALLY loved that Batman TV show with Adam West and Burt Ward, and I remember the children in the neighborhood playing "Superfriends” instead of “Cowboys ‘n’ Indians” after watching the airing every week, but as we got older, we started to realize how silly the TV show was (re: camp) as we started reading the actual comics.
But then, a funny thing happened. When we were in High School, they started airing the BATMAN TV show again … and Oh my God, this time, I GOT IT! Once I was able to separate the TV show from the comic, I realized that the show was this incredibly witty and quick paced series, and I began enjoying it all over again!
Of course, one of the MAJOR differences between watching the show as a 7 year old kid and a high schooler was… You guessed it, JULIE NEWMAR! HOLY TOLEDO, I couldn’t believe how incredible HOT she was! In that skin- tight suit that totally showed off those wonderful curves of hers, it already was a sight for the eyes, but throw in that throaty voice and that sassy attitude, and you had a combination that can NEVER be bested!
I’m sorry, but that’s my stance. NO other actress can EVER COME CLOSE to capturing what Catwoman was all about better than the former Miss Newmeyer! And that goes for all the Meriwethers, Kitts, Berrys and Pffiefers!
I remember one classic ending to one of those Batman episodes: Batman is trying to talk Catwoman into giving up a life a crime. She sassilly suggests that they get married and leave together:
“I can reform- honestly, I can!” she begs.
“What about Robin?” wonders Batman.
After pondering the problem for a second, Catwoman brightens up and cheerfully suggests:
“Oh, I’ve GOT it- We’ll KILL HIM!”
...to which a shocked Batman wearily gives up: “I see you’re not really ready to assume a life within society!”
Catwoman realizes it cannot be, and very dramatically throws herself off the roof, supposedly falling to her death. Batman sadly pulls out a bat-shaped Handkerchief and wipes his tears away! Ahahahaha!
