Adam West Talks About Playing Adam West On 'Family Guy'

[Brian Damage]

The voice of Adam West has become so distinct that “Family Guy” hired him to play himself, and Nicolas Cage imitated him in the movie Kick-Ass. We got quite a thrill when we got to hear that voice coming over out phone line. West gave an interview from the back of his car on the way to his ceremony to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to promote “Family Guy” Volume 10 coming to DVD.



CraveOnline: Hello, Mr. West.

Adam West: Howdy, Fred, how are you.

CraveOnline: I’m great. I’m glad to talk to you.

Adam West: Well, thank you. I’m so delighted to be able to talk to you and to plug the “Family Guy” DVD that’s coming out soon.

CraveOnline: Can you believe it’s Volume 10 already?

Adam West: It’s hard to believe. It really goes by quickly, doesn’t it? Time flies of course an work on “Family Guy” is so enjoyable that it makes it go faster.

CraveOnline: What are your favorite episodes in Volume 10?

Adam West: I have none. I hate ‘em all. Listen, I am so impressed with the writing and the way this is done, the way Fox presents it and of course Seth MacFarlane, my dear friend, I don’t have a favorite. Unless maybe it’s the cat launcher. I say that for all of you animal cruelty people.

CraveOnline: When you read the cat launcher in the script, what did you think?

Adam West: I love ‘em all. It’s just fun to do, believe me.

CraveOnline: What’s coming up for Mayor West in the current season?

Adam West: Well, I’ve done a couple of specials in the last month and I have a driver taking me to Hollywood where I’m going to get a star on the Walk of Fame.

CraveOnline: Congratulations on the star.

Adam West: Thank you very much. I really deserve it.

CraveOnline: Was a star on the Walk of Fame your long term goal when you got into Hollywood?

Adam West: Never. When I got to Hollywood there wasn’t even a Boulevard. I’m that old. It was just a little dirt trail. I’m kidding.

CraveOnline: Where on the walk is your star?

Adam West: I’m very impressed and delighted that they chose to put me in between two of the greats. Two of the most wonderful performers who ever got in front of the camera.

CraveOnline: And they are?

Adam West: Rin Tin Tin and Daffy Duck.

CraveOnline: Is that true?

Adam West: No, get this. They put me between Judy Garland and Olivia De Havilland. Now you’re so young you might not remember either one.

CraveOnline: I’m a film buff so I know.

Adam West: They were terrific and I just feel very pleased and honored that they put me there and in front of the Guinness Book of World Records [museum.] It has a dinosaur on top. Are they trying to tell me something?

CraveOnline: Is Adam West a good mayor?

Adam West: The best! Except I can’t get a new nameplate on my desk.

CraveOnline: How does he compare with the current Republican candidates?

Adam West: I don't know who they are. No, he’d probably do just as well especially on International Clam Day. That’s when the local citizens of our choosing, somebody who’s been a great example to the rest of the town, puts on a big foam clam suit and we travel two miles offshore and he has to swim for shore. If he makes it he’s sated with clam juice the rest of the year.

CraveOnline: What kind of town is Quahog vs. where you live?

Adam West: It’s quite unusual. Where I live, I have mountains and palm trees. It’s very strange. Sometimes zombies. Quahog is a sleepy, quiet little village nestled along the eastern shore.

CraveOnline: Do you live in L.A.?

Adam West: No, I have a place in Idaho and Palm Springs, California.

CraveOnline: When did this phenomenon of Adam West playing Adam West start for you?

Adam West: Well, it started with a few shows some years ago. For example, “Love American Style,” some of those older shows like “Love Boat.” Evidently I’ve superceded the roles that I’d been playing somehow, which is good. I mean, it’s really good. How lucky could an actor get to have created roles that have caught on in popular culture so well.

CraveOnline: Is it still nice to be able to say “I’m Batman?”

Adam West: Oh, it’s fun to be an icon!

CraveOnline: That’s a good line though, huh?

Adam West: Listen, I’m out there fighting crime 24-7. At midnight I walk Hollywood Blvd. and I look at the other stars dreaming. Some day I might be able to get home.

CraveOnline: Nicolas Cage was inspired by your voice in the movie Kick-Ass. What did you think about his portrayal?

Adam West: Oh, I thought it was stupid. No, I’m kidding. You know, Nicolas Cage is a marvelous actor and he’s a good friend. When somebody gives you a little homage like that it’s very flattering. So I was pleased of course.

CraveOnline: Did he get you right?

Adam West: He got pretty close. You know, when you get to the point in a career where you’re being imitated, it’s kind of a nice thing as you get older and you serve more time so to speak in this pursuit of showbiz.

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