George Barris, who created television's original Batmobile, along with scores of other beautifully customized, instantly recognizable vehicles that helped define California car culture, has died at age 89. George Barris, the legendary custom car builder who created television's original Batmobile and helped define California's car culture with colorfully designed vehicles ranging from the stunningly beautiful to the... By LINDSEY TANNER AP Medical Writer The largest, longest study of teen obesity surgery shows huge weight loss and health gains can last at least three years. Many say it's worth the risks.