Television history made waves on Oct. 24 as Heritages The Stewart Berkowitz Television Treasures Hollywood/Entertainment Signature Auction hit the block. It resulted in $3.17 million in sales (with buyers premium), headlined by the original costumes worn by Adam West and Burt Ward in the classic Batman series, which together sold for $575,000. The auction saw a nearly 99 percent sell-through rate and welcomed nearly 1,500 online and phone bidders from across the globe. The event opened the vault on one of the most extraordinary private collections of classic television memorabilia ever assembled, the late Dr. Stewart Berkowitzs Television Treasures Collection. Batman, Wonder Woman, Happy Days and Star Trek original series took the top results and proved the enduring legacies of these series. Managing my fathers collection after his passing was a daunting task, but the Heritage Trusts and Estates team simplified the process and guided us every step of the way, said Dr. Berkowitzs son, Jordan Meddy. I believe my father was smiling down from above seeing all the interest in classic television and helping so many other collectors build their collections! As one of the most comprehensive and passionately assembled collections of vintage television memorabilia ever brought to market, this auction represented a lifetime of love for these shows, stated Joe Maddalena, executive vice president at Heritage Auctions. That original Batman television series took center stage, as seven of the top 12 sellers were costumes and props from the show. Cesar Romeros Joker ensemble sold for $212,000, and Yvonne Craigs Batgirl costume sold for $87,500. The Batscanner receiver console, a signature of Batmans Batcave, sold for $150,000. Julie Newmars signature Catwoman costume brought $68,750, and Burgess Merediths Penguin costume sold for $46,250. Batmans Batarang and holster realized $50,000. Lynda Carters signature Wonder Woman costume, complete with red, white and blue corset, golden cuff bracelets and her golden Lasso of Truth, sold for $225,000. Two of Henry Winklers Fonzie leather jackets from Happy Days brought $87,500 and $75,000, and two of William Shatners Captain Kirk costumes from Star Trek, one his Starfleet uniform, the other his Mirror, Mirror episode alternate-universe ensemble, sold for $62,500 and $52,500, respectively. This auction was a love letter to the golden age of television, followed up Maddalena. Stewart Berkowitz built this collection out of pure passion for the shows and characters that defined an era. To see collectors from around the world respond so enthusiastically, and to watch iconic pieces from Batman, Wonder Woman, Happy Days and Star Trek find new homes, was incredibly rewarding. It reaffirms that the stories and heroes of classic TV continue to inspire generations. To learn more, visit www.HA.com.