Episode Title: Dizzhonor the Penguin
Original Airdate: November 3, 1966
When we last left Gotham City, the mayoral election between Batman and the Penguin had become heated…literally. The Caped Crusaders are currently suspended over a vat of sulphuric acid…slowly lowering closer and closer. What will happen and who will win the election? Let’s find out in today’s episode, Dizzhonor the Penguin. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:18
Episode Title: Hizzoner the Penguin
Original Airdate: November 2, 1966
We’re still about three months away from election day and I already couldn’t be more sick of the political process. My Facebook feed is wall to wall politics. Please, give it a rest already, people. Post some cat photos or something! Even this week’s episode of Batman couldn’t provide relief, for it focuses on the Gotham City mayoral election. Burgess Meredith returns as the Penguin in Hizzoner the Penguin. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:17
Episode Title: The Dead Ringers
Original Airdate: October 27, 1966
When we last left Gotham, Batman and Robin were about to be perforated into player piano rolls, courtesy of Harry, the gangster brother of piano maestro Chandell (both played by Liberace). Things seem hopeless for the Caped Crusaders. Let’s see what happens in today’s episode, The Dead Ringers. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:16
Episode Title: The Devil’s Fingers
Original Airdate: October 26, 1966
I’ve often said that as a child my first exposure to many celebrities was seeing them as guest stars on The Muppet Show. One I remember very clearly was pianist Liberace. He was a little hard to forget with his flashy outfits and rings on every finger. Well, a decade before The Muppet Show, Lee (as his friends called him) guest starred on another TV classic…our very own Batman. Here he is playing dual roles in The Devil’s Fingers. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:15
Episode Title: The Yegg Foes in Gotham
Original Airdate: October 20, 1966
If you recall, when we last left Gotham Bruce Wayne was strapped into a mind reading device by Egghead. The chrome-domed villain believes the millionaire may be Batman and intends to drain Bruce’s brain to find out. Let’s see what happens in this week’s episode, The Yegg Foes in Gotham. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:14
Episode Title: The Clock King Get Crowned
Original Airdate: October 13, 1966
When we last left Gotham City, Batman and Robin were trapped by Clock King and are now sealed in a giant hourglass. The sands of time are about to suffocate our heroes. How will they get out? Let’s find out in today’s episode, The Clock King gets Crowned. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:12
Episode Title: The Clock King’s Crazy Crimes
Original Airdate: October 12, 1966
So far in season two we’ve seen five villains, but only one (Catwoman) has been one Batman’s iconic enemies from the comics. Our episode today, though, brings us a comic book villain making his debut on the show. However, this story two-part story would be his only appearance. Walter Slezak is Clock King in The Clock King’s Crazy Crimes. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:11
Episode Title: Ma Parker
Original Airdate: October 6, 1966
When we last left Gotham City, Batman and Robin had one by one captured Ma Parker and her family of villains. They’ve turned them over to the care of Warden Crichton at the prison, but little do they know that Ma has taken over control of the pen. Not only that, a bomb is wired to the engine of the Batmobile and will go off once our heroes hit 60 miles per hour. Let’s see what happens in this week’s episode, Ma Parker. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:10
Episode Title: The Greatest Mother of them All
Original Airdate: October 5, 1966
Many history buffs probably know the name of Arizona Donnie Barker…aka Ma Barker. Back in the 30’s she was wanted by the FBI for organizing the crimes of her villainous sons. Many movies and TV shows have portrayed this criminal matriarch, including Batman. The show created their own version, dubbed Ma Parker and portrayed by Academy Award winner Shelley Winters. She’s up to no good in today’s episode, The Greatest Mother of them All. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:09
Episode Title: Tut’s Case is Shut
Original Airdate: September 29, 1966
When we last left Gotham City, Robin had been captured by King Tut and is now on a retracting bridge above Tut’s collection of crocodiles. Batman is tracking Robin through his bat radio, but will he make it in time? Let’s find out in today’s episode, Tut’s Case is Shut. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:08
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