DELAND -- Hollywood legend Johnny Duncan will appear live on stage at the historic Athens Theatre next month.
"We'll start off the show with Al Gliniecki, who will be on stage attempting to beat his one minute Guinness World Record tying cherry stems with his tongue," said Athens manager Ed Kirkland of the 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 event. "Then we'll show an episode of the 1949 serial Batman & Robin, followed by Gene Autry's Trail to San Antone. Johnny starred in both films, so it will be a real treat to see him
on-screen and then have him walk up live on stage," said Kirkland.
In addition to playing the original Robin with Robert Lowery as Batman, Duncan appeared with all of the Hollywood greats in the studio heydays. He socialized with Humphrey Bogart, who he worked with in three films, and lived next door to Audie Murphy. In addition to teaching Marlon Brando how to ride motorcycles, Duncan also performed 'saddle falls' for Michael Landon on Bonanza. He also appeared as one of the East Side Kids in several movies with Leo Gorcey and Huntz Hall.
Duncan will be available to meet members of the audience and sign special autograph photo cards which will be given out free to the first 300 people in the door.
"Anyone who loves the golden years of Hollywood will love this night at The Athens," said show producer Richard Lester of New Smyrna Beach. "I will be in the audience myself that night."
Tickets are $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for children.