Batman 1966 pt. 2 The Series
Troy and David continue to look at the Batman TV series from the 1960s.
They look a the theme song, and the parody.
Here is a link to an article about the parody:
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/the-jokers-still-getting-away-celebrating-50-years-of-jingle-bells-batman-smells-233532830.html
Here is the 5th verse:
Jingle bells, Batman smells
Robin laid an egg
Batmobile lost a wheel
And Joker got away
Jingle bells, Batman smells
Robin laid an egg
Batmobile lost a wheel
And Joker got away
Source: Musixmatch
Songwriters: Kamakazi / Nick Gagnon
The refrain is sung by Mark Hamill, in an animated episode.
Troy and David look at specific episodes that stand out…
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S1, Ep1 = Hi Diddle Riddle
S1, Ep2 = Smack in the Middle
This episode has Jill St. John disguised as Robin.
Robin’s sick burn.
How there was not origin story for the first episode.
We are introduced to many elements that run through the series…
The red phone
The bust of Shakespeare
The bat poles
The batmobile
The Dutch angles
The henchman
The cliffhanger
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S1, Ep19 = The Purr-fect Crime
S1, Ep20 = Better Luck Next Time
First episode of Catwoman.
The Batman and Robin relationship
echoes a father son’s relationship.
There are night scenes in this “Evil is as evil does” episode.
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S1, Ep27 = The Curse of Tut
S1, Ep28 = The Pharaoh’s in a Rut
Victor Buono is King Tut.
First King Tut.
Great cliffhanger.
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S2, Ep17 = Hizzonner the Penguin
S2, Ep18 = Dizzoner the Penguin
The Penguin. runs for mayor.
Burgess Meredith as the Penguin, may be the best of all the actors who have played the role.
Batman wants to run a campaign on the issues.
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And more…