BatChums Episode 40 – The Minstrel's Shakedown
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Batman '66 S2 Ep5 – The Minstrel's Shakedown A musical and electronics oriented new villain threatens the Gotham Exchange for ransom. Episode aired Wednesday September 21, 1966 Director: Murray Golden Writer: Francis M. Cockrell & Marian B. Cockrell Cast: Adam West - Batman Burt Ward - Robin / Dick Grayson Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Van Johnson - The Minstrel Leslie Perkins - Octavia / Amanda Remo Pisani - Bass Norman Grabowski - Treble Del Moore - TV Newsman Army Archerd - Putnam John Gallaudet - Brook...
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BatChums Episode 39 – The Cat and the Fiddle
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Batman '66 S2 Ep4 – The Cat and the Fiddle Catwoman disguises herself as a wealthy recluse - Minerva Matthews - to exchange a quarter million dollars for two Stradivarius violins. Once the instruments are safely in her hands, the villain reveals her true identity and demands the cash back. But Catwoman is surprised to learn that her business partner - Zubin Zucchini - is also not who he appears to be. Episode aired Thursday September 15, 1966 Director: Don Weis Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross Cast: Adam West - Batman Burt Ward - Robin Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon...
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BatChums Episode 38 – Hot Off the Griddle
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Batman '66 S2 Ep3 – Hot Off the Griddle Catwoman returns with a string of robberies. Batman sets a trap by planting a news blurb of the location of a rare canary but Catwoman is tipped off and arrives armed. The duo follow a lead to her lair, the Pink Sandbox, but is it a trap? Episode aired Wednesday September 14, 1966 Director: Don Weis Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross Cast: Adam West - Batman Burt Ward - Robin / Dick Grayson Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Julie Newmar - The Catwoman Jack Kelly - Jack O'Shea Buck...
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BatChums Episode 37 – Walk the Straight and Narrow
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Batman '66 S2 Ep2 – Walk the Straight and Narrow Batman and Robin escape their previous peril and are back in action seeking to foil the Archer and his gang. After pulling off a counterfeit job, the villains head for their boat, planning to take their loot safely to Switzerland. The Dynamic Duo set off in the Bat boat to try to stop their escape. Episode aired Thursday September 8, 1966 Director: Sherman Marks Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross Cast: Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward - Robin / Dick Grayson Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara...
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BatChums Episode 36 – Shoot a Crooked Arrow
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Batman '66 S2 Ep1 – Shoot a Crooked Arrow Archer and his gang have come to Gotham City, winning the public's favor with their Robin Hood style deeds of stealing from the rich to give to the poor. Batman and Robin set out to discover the location of their hideout and stop these villains, only to find themselves caught by a trap in the Archer's lair. Episode aired Wednesday September 7, 1966 Director: Sherman Marks Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross Cast: Adam West - Batman Burt Ward - Robin / Dick Grayson Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge...
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BatChums Episode 35 – Batman: The Movie
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Batman: The Movie The Dynamic Duo face four super-villains who plan to hold the world for ransom with the help of a secret invention that instantly dehydrates people. Movie Released: July 30, 1966 Director: Leslie H. Martinson Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr. Cast: Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward - Robin / Dick Grayson Lee Meriwether - The Catwoman / Kitka Cesar Romero - The Joker Burgess Meredith - The Penguin Frank Gorshin - The Riddler Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Aunt Harriet Cooper Reginald Denny - Commodore...
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BatChums Episode 34 – Batman Makes the Scenes
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Batman '66 S1 Ep34 – Batman Makes the Scenes With a brainwashed Alfred supplying the information he needs, the Penguin executes his plan against the wealthy social dinner. Episode aired Thursday May 5, 1966 Director: Tom Gries Writer: Sheldon Stark Cast: Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward - Robin / Dick Grayson Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Burgess Meredith - The Penguin Julie Gregg - Finella Bill Williams - Multimillionaire Victor Lundin - Octopus Dal Jenkins - Shark Lisa Mitchell - Miss Natural...
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BatChums Episode 33 – Fine Finny Fiends
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Batman '66 S1 Ep33 – Fine Finny Fiends The Penguin captures and brainwashes Alfred to be his unwitting pawn for his plan against a wealthy social event. Episode aired Wednesday May 4, 1966 Director: Tom Gries Writer: Sheldon Stark Cast: Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward - Robin / Dick Grayson Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Burgess Meredith - The Penguin Julie Gregg - Finella Victor Lundin - Octopus Bill Williams - Multimillionaire Dal Jenkins - Shark Howard Wendell - Millionaire Links: Mike's...
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BatChums Episode 32 – The Riddler's False Notion
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Batman '66 S1 Ep32 – The Riddler's False Notion As the Dynamic Duo pursue the Riddler, they discover the true purpose behind his cinematic theme and his ultimate target. Episode aired Thursday April 28, 1966 Director: Charles R. Rondeau Writer: Richard Carr Cast: Adam West - Batman Burt Ward - Robin Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Frank Gorshin - The Riddler Sherry Jackson - Pauline Francis X. Bushman - Mr. Van Jones Richard Bakalyan - C. B. Theodore Marcuse - Von Bloheim Burt Brandon - Wolf Links: Mike's...
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BatChums Episode 31 – Death in Slow Motion
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Batman '66 S1 Ep31 – Death in Slow Motion The Riddler is back, and is pursuing a silent movie theme with his latest scheme. Episode aired Wednesday April 27, 1966 Director: Charles R. Rondeau Writer: Richard Carr Cast: Adam West - Batman Burt Ward - Robin Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper (credit only) Frank Gorshin - The Riddler Sherry Jackson - Pauline Francis X. Bushman - Mr. Van Jones Richard Bakalyan - C. B. Theodore Marcuse - Von Bloheim Burt Brandon - Wolf Walter Woolf King - Theater Manager Judy Pace -...
info_outlineBatman '66 S1 Ep19 – The Purr-fect Crime
Catwoman initiates a series of thefts that cause Commissioner Gordon to summon Batman and Robin. But the importance of the crimes go beyond the taking of the objects involved. The Dynamic Duo eventually find Catwoman's lair. But Robin is whisked away while Batman is given a choice between two doors. If he picks the right door, he'll find Catwoman. If he picks the wrong one, he'll face certain doom. The hero makes the wrong selection and is about to be attacked by a tiger.
Episode aired Wednesday March 16, 1966
Director: James Sheldon
Writer: Stanley Ralph Ross & Lee Orgel
Cast:
Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne
Burt Ward - Robin / Dick Grayson
Alan Napier - Alfred
Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon
Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara
Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper
Julie Newmar - The Catwoman
Jock Mahoney - Leo
Ralph Manza - Felix
Harry Holcombe - Mr. Andrews (as Harry Holcomb)
Pat Zurica – Guard
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