Episode Title: Scat! Darn Catwoman
Original Airdate: January 25, 1967
When we last left Gotham City, Batman had been captured by Catwoman and is now strapped down to a giant rat trap. Robin, still under the control of Catwoman, is sawing away at the rope. Batman’s only hope is to agree to join up with Catwoman. What will happen? Let’s find out in Scat! Darn Catwoman. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:41
Episode Title: Green with Evil Part I
Original Airdate: October 5, 1993
It is not uncommon for some well-known television series’ to make big changes as they progress. Take something like Happy Days. The Fonze was just a side character when the series began, but eventually he became the focal point of the show. The show Family Matters introduced a nerdy next door neighbor named Steve Urkel midway through the first season and he soon became the star of the show. Well, we’ve reached the point where the Power Rangers made a major change…bringing in a new cast member who would stick with the show through the run of this series and who would appear in future shows in the Power Rangers universe, as well. Here comes the introduction of Tommy in Green with Evil Part I. Continue reading Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S:01 E:17
Episode Title: That Darn Catwoman
Original Airdate: January 19, 1967
Batman always attracted some pretty big names to play the villains of the show. On today’s episode, though, we get a big guest star as a part of the villain’s gang. Singing star Lesley Gore joins up with Catwoman as Pussycat. She even gets to sing a song in today’s episode, That Darn Catwoman. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:40
Episode Title: Switching Places
Original Airdate: October 4, 1993
From Freaky Friday to Vice Versa to Dream a Little Dream…it seems that time and time again the old body switch gimmick gets used in movies and TV. Well, on this week’s episode of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers we return to that well. Plus, there’s also a dog-faced Genie to make things difficult for our heroes in Switching Places. Continue reading Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S:01 E:16
Episode Title: The Penguin Declines
Original Airdate: January 18, 1967
When we last left Gotham City, Batman, Robin, and the Joker’s former gal Venus had all been captured by the Clown Prince of Crime and chained up to be fed to a giant monster clam. In fact, Robin has already been slurped up by the creature. Let’s find out how they get out of this one in the conclusion of the series’ first three-part story, The Penguin Declines. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:39
Episode Title: Dark Warrior
Original Airdate: September 28, 1993
Well, last time got to meet Kimberly’s uncle the pilot, this time we get to meet Trini’s uncle the karate fighting scientist. Yep, you read that correctly. Plus we get a new baddie from Rita for this episode’s title role. Prepare yourselves for today’s episode, Dark Warrior. Continue reading Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S:01 E:15
Episode Title: The Joker’s Hard Times
Original Airdate: January 12, 1967
When we last left Gotham City, Batman and Robin were tied up underneath a giant meteorite that is just about to drop and squash them into pancakes. Meanwhile, Joker is out continuing his string of zodiac-themed crimes. Let’s see what happens next in part two of this three part story, The Joker’s Hard Times. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:38
I regularly guest on several podcasts, including the LAMBcast (official podcast of the Large Association of Movie Blogs). Probably my favorite appearance on that show was when we talked about all four films in the classic airline disaster movie franchise, Airport. Today’s episode may actually take a little bit of inspiration from the Airport franchise. Plus, as an extra bonus, Rita’s monster is voiced by a future Emmy winner and Academy Award nominee. Put your tray tables in their full upright position for Foul Play in the Sky. Continue reading Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S:01 E:14
Episode Title: The Zodiac Crimes
Original Airdate: January 11, 1967
We’ve made it through 70 episodes of Batman, and so far they’ve all followed the same basic two-part story format. Producers decided to do something a bit different, though, to celebrate the one year anniversary of the show. Which brings us to the first of two three-part stories that would air during the show’s second season. For that, one villain would not be enough. So here come Special Guest Villain the Joker (Cesar Romero), as well as “Extra Special Guest Villain” the Penguin (Burgess Meredith) in The Zodiac Crimes. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:37
Episode Title: Peace, Love, and Woe
Original Airdate: September 21, 1993
Have you noticed something about all of Rita’s monsters so far? All dudes. Of course, the main baddie, Rita herself, is female…but still. It’s time for a bit of diversity in the villain department in this episode. Plus, we also add a new human female as Billy gets a bit of a crush in today’s episode, Peace, Love, and Woe. Continue reading Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S:01 E:13
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