Episode Title: The Joker’s Epitaph
Original Airdate: February 16, 1967
When we last left Gotham, Robin was about to be pressed into a comic book…and none other than Bruce Wayne has his hand on the lever. It seems like Joker and his robot henchmen are about to be victorious. Let’s see what happens in part two of this story, The Joker’s Epitaph. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:48
Episode Title: The Feminum Mystique Part 1
Original Airdate: November 6, 1976
You know, they say everyone has to start somewhere. Once an actor or actress hits it big, it’s often fun to take a look at where they started. Tom Hanks appeared in a slasher movie called He Knows You’re Alone, George Clooney was in Return of the Killer Tomatoes, and Hilary Swank was The Next Karate Kid. But for Debra Winger, the road that would eventually lead to three Oscar nominations first made a stop here. Prepare for Debra Winger as Wonder Girl in this week’s episode, The Feminum Mystique Part 1. Continue reading Wonder Woman S:01 E:04
Episode Title: The Spit Flower
Original Airdate: October 19, 1993
In Angel Grove anything can become a monster, it seems. We’ve had evil toys, evil clowns, now it’s time for some evil flowers. Yep, it’s like the kaiju version of Little Shop of Horrors! Here comes The Spit Flower! Continue reading Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S:01 E:24
Episode Title: The Joker’s Last Laugh
Original Airdate: February 15, 1967
Sometimes I think the citizens of Gotham are pretty stupid. I mean, they do have a couple of masked heroes to save them from all the villains, but somehow the powers that be allow those villains to continue escaping after being caught for the umpteenth time. This time we see their stupidity even further when people all over the city fall for counterfeit money so poorly made that the Parker Brothers wouldn’t put it in a Monopoly set. It’s all another trick of the Joker’s in today’s episode, The Joker’s Last Laugh. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:47
Episode Title: Beauty on Parade
Original Airdate: October 13, 1976
Lynda Carter’s journey toward one day being Wonder Woman actually started in 1972 when she won a local beauty pageant in Arizona. She then went on to win the Miss World USA pageant. This led to acting classes and eventually being cast as Wonder Woman in 1975. So, it makes sense that the producers of the show would capitalize on Carter’s history with pageants for this week’s episode…Beauty on Parade. Continue reading Wonder Woman S:01 E:03
When my wife was in college she once came to the aid of a friend who was housesitting for a professor. A bat had gotten into the house. She bagged it and released it. And yet, when there’s a spider in the house, she calls on me to get rid of it. Some people just don’t go for spiders. That includes one of the Power Rangers. See what happens as Zack has to face his case of arachnophobia in Itsy Bitsy Spider. Continue reading Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S:01 E:23
Episode Title: A Riddling Controversy
Original Airdate: February 9, 1967
When we last saw Batman and Robin, they were sinking slowly into a giant pink cake made of quicksand. It seems like there will be nothing to stand in the Riddler’s way now. Let’s see what happens in the exciting conclusion, A Riddling Controversy. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:46
Episode Title: Fausta: The Nazi Wonder Woman
Original Airdate: April 28, 1976
As we all know from watching tons of movies and TV shows, Nazis always have some sort of sinister plan their working on. I mean, one day they’re trying to steal the ark of the covenant so they can march it at the front of their army with all its face melting power…but when that doesn’t work out, they turn their sights on Wonder Woman. What nefarious plans could they have for her in today’s episode…Fausta: The Nazi Wonder Woman. Continue reading Wonder Woman S:01 E:02
Episode Title: The Trouble with Shellshock
Original Airdate: October 11, 1993
Well, after that epic five-part adventure we just finished, things are now different for the Power Rangers. Where once there were only five rangers, now there are six. But as much as some things change, some things stay the same…like Rita trying to destroy Angel Grove with new monsters. This time it’s a giant turtle with some strange enhancements in The Trouble with Shellshock. Continue reading Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S:01 E:22
Episode Title: Batman’s Anniversary
Original Airdate: February 8, 1967
I’ve said many times that the highlight of Batman season one was Frank Gorshin’s performance as The Riddler. He took this, at the time, relatively minor Batman comics villain and turned him into one of the top mischief makers in the Gotham rogues gallery. Have you noticed that 44 episodes into season two we have yet to see the Prince of Puzzlers? Well, Gorshin was unavailable to continue the role during season two. We’ve already seen where the producers reworked Riddler into a new villain. Remember the Puzzler? Well, eventually the producers decided to bring the character back, but they would have to use another actor. Enter John Astin of Addams Family fame in today’s episode, Batman’s Anniversary. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:45
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