Batman S:02 E:07

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Episode Title: The Spell of Tut
Original Airdate: September 28, 1966

One of the unexpected highlights of Batman season one was the appearance of Victor Buono as the villainous King Tut. I say “unexpected” because I usually don’t expect as much from the series’ original bad guys as opposed to the more iconic members of Batman’s rogue’s gallery. Tut left a big impression, however. Apparently the producers of the show thought so, too. He was brought back here in season two. We begin with part one of the story, The Spell of Tut. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:07

Batman S:02 E:06

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Episode Title: Barbecued Batman?
Original Airdate: September 22, 1966

When we last left Gotham City, Batman and Robin were being roasted alive; spinning on a spit thanks to the Minstrel. The heat is rising and things seem pretty hopeless for our heroes. Whatever will they do? Let’s find out in today’s episode, Barbecued Batman? Continue reading Batman S:02 E:06

Batman S:02 E:05

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Episode Title: The Minstrel’s Shakedown
Original Airdate: September 21, 1966

Throughout its three season run, there were some pretty big stars that showed up on Batman as villains. In our episode today, one time matinee idol Van Johnson shows up as a villain original to the series, the Minstrel. Sadly, not all guest villains resonated with the show’s audience, so these next two episodes mark the only appearance of this villain. Let’s jump in with part one of the story, The Minstrel’s Shakedown. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:05

Batman S:02 E:04

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Episode Title: The Cat and the Fiddle
Original Airdate: September 15, 1966

When we last left the Caped Crusaders they had been captured by Catwoman and are now strapped to giant barbecue grills cooking under the sun’s rays, enhanced by two giant magnifying glasses. Our heroes are cooking alive! How will they ever escape. Let’s find out in part two of our story, The Cat and the Fiddle. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:04

Batman S:02 E:03

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Episode Title: Hot Off the Griddle
Original Airdate: September 14, 1966

In the first season of Batman, most of the iconic villains made several appearances. Joker, Riddler, and Penguin all got multiple storylines. Catwoman, however, only showed up in one story. She appeared in the feature film which was released between seasons one and two, though played by a different actress (Lee Meriwether). Our episode today, though, marks the official return of Julie Newmar’s version of the character to the series in Hot Off the Griddle. Continue reading Batman S:02 E:03

Batman Season 1 Recap & Season 2 Preview

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Well we made it to the end of the first season of the classic 1960’s series Batman. Thirty-four episodes, which actually translates to only a seventeen week run (two episodes a week, remember). So before we move on to season two of the series let’s look back at some of the highlights and then we’ll give a brief preview of season two. Continue reading Batman Season 1 Recap & Season 2 Preview

Batman S:01 E:34

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Episode Title: Batman Makes the Scenes
Original Airdate: May 5, 1966

When we last left Gotham City, Batman and Robin had been captured by the Penguin and placed inside a vacuum chamber full of balloons. The air is slowly being sucked out of the room. Once the last balloon pops…well…so will the Dynamic Duo. How will they possibly survive? Let’s find out in the final episode of season one, Batman Makes the Scenes. Continue reading Batman S:01 E:34

Batman S:01 E:33

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Episode Title: Fine Finny Fiends
Original Airdate: May 4, 1966

Well, we’ve made it to our final adventure of season one of this classic series. It sees the return of one of Batman’s top villains up to his old tricks once again. Burgess Meredith is back as that waddling master criminal, the Penguin, in today’s episode, Fine Finny Fiends. Continue reading Batman S:01 E:33

Batman S:01 E:32

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Episode Title: The Riddler’s False Notion
Original Airdate: April 28, 1966

When we last left Gotham City, Robin had been captured by the Riddler and is now strapped to a conveyor belt, moving slowly toward a rotating saw blade in the style of a silent melodrama. How will Batman be able to locate and save the Boy Wonder? Let’s find out in today’s episode, The Riddler’s False Notion. Continue reading Batman S:01 E:32