https://www.metv.com/stories/burt-ward-on-why-the-ending-of-batman-was-a-relief

"Adam and I used to say that we put on our tights to put on the world," said the actor.

Burt Ward was only able to understand the impact of Batman after the series had been canceled (https://www.metv.com/stories/burt-ward-was-only-able-to-understand-the-impact-of-batman-after-the-series-had-been-canceled)

"The interesting thing about the show was that I really did more with the character and met more people after it was over."