BatChums
A Batman Rewatch Podcast
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BatChums Episode 40 – The Minstrel's Shakedown
02/05/2025
BatChums Episode 40 – The Minstrel's Shakedown
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 Cortland Eddie Garrett - First Broker Herbert Maass - Second Broker Stuart Wilson - Third Broker Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 39 – The Cat and the Fiddle
01/29/2025
BatChums Episode 39 – The Cat and the Fiddle
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 Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Julie Newmar - The Catwoman / Minerva Matthews Jack Kelly - Jack O'Shea George Barrows - Charles Charles Horvath - Thomas George N. Neise - Douglas Cramer James Brolin - Driver (Ralph Staphylococcus) David Fresco - Zubin Zucchini Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 38 – Hot Off the Griddle
01/22/2025
BatChums Episode 38 – Hot Off the Griddle
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 Kartalian - John George Barrows - Charles Charles Horvath - Thomas Edy Williams - Hostess Links: Mike's Shout Out: The Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 37 – Walk the Straight and Narrow
01/15/2025
BatChums Episode 37 – Walk the Straight and Narrow
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 Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Art Carney - The Archer Barbara Nichols - Maid Marilyn Robert Cornthwaite - Allan A. Dale Doodles Weaver - Crier Tuck Loren Ewing - Big John Vinton Hayworth - Marshall Roland Steve Pendleton - 1st Armored Car Driver Lee Delano - 2nd Armored Car Driver James O'Hara - Policeman Myrna Dell - Pedestrian Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 36 – Shoot a Crooked Arrow
01/08/2025
BatChums Episode 36 – Shoot a Crooked Arrow
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 Blake - Mrs. Cooper Art Carney - The Archer Barbara Nichols - Maid Marilyn Robert Cornthwaite - Allan A. Dale Doodles Weaver - Crier Tuck Loren Ewing - Big John Archie Moore - Everett Bannister Robert Adler - First Poor Person Heidi Winston - Second Poor Person (as Heidi Jensen) Kitty Kelly - Third Poor Person Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 35 – Batman: The Movie
01/01/2025
BatChums Episode 35 – Batman: The Movie
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 Schmidlapp Milton Frome - Vice Admiral Fangschliester Gil Perkins - Bluebeard Dick Crockett - Morgan George Sawaya - Quetch Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 34 – Batman Makes the Scenes
12/25/2024
BatChums Episode 34 – Batman Makes the Scenes
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 Resources Charles La Torre - Manager Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 33 – Fine Finny Fiends
12/18/2024
BatChums Episode 33 – Fine Finny Fiends
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 Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 32 – The Riddler's False Notion
12/11/2024
BatChums Episode 32 – The Riddler's False Notion
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 Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 31 – Death in Slow Motion
12/04/2024
BatChums Episode 31 – Death in Slow Motion
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 - Theater Cashier Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 30 – While Gotham City Burns
11/27/2024
BatChums Episode 30 – While Gotham City Burns
Batman '66 S1 Ep30 – While Gotham City Burns To steal the Batmobile for a grand scheme, the Bookworm prepares a bizarre deathtrap for the Dynamic Duo.. Episode aired Thursday April 21, 1966 Director: Larry Peerce Writer: Hendrik Vollaerts 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 Roddy McDowall - The Bookworm Francine York - Lydia Limpet Anthony Aiello - Pressman John Crawford - Printer's Devil Jan Peters - Typesetter James O'Hara - Police Sergeant Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 29 – The Bookworm Turns
11/20/2024
BatChums Episode 29 – The Bookworm Turns
Batman '66 S1 Ep29 – The Bookworm Turns When Commission Gordon's death is faked by the Bookworm, the Dynamic Duo must track down the literate criminal to find out what he is up to. Episode aired Wednesday April 20, 1966 Director: Larry Peerce Writer: Hendrik Vollaerts Cast: Adam West - Batman Burt Ward - Robin Alan Napier - Alfred (credit only) Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Roddy McDowall - The Bookworm Francine York - Lydia Limpet Anthony Aiello - Pressman John Crawford - Printer's Devil Jan Peters - Typesetter Byron Keith - Mayor Linseed Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 28 – The Pharaoh's in a Rut
11/13/2024
BatChums Episode 28 – The Pharaoh's in a Rut
Batman '66 S1 Ep28 – The Pharaoh's in a Rut Bruce frees himself just before the cart he is riding goes over a cliff. As Batman, he works to bring King Tut to justice. But the hero is captured by King Tut instead. Batman is then tortured as King Tut drops a pebble on his head at a time. Robin works to track Batman in time. Episode aired Thursday April 14, 1966 Director: Charles R. Rondeau Writer: Robert C. Dennis & Earl Barret Cast: Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward - Robin Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Victor Buono - King Tut Ziva Rodann - Nefertiti Don 'Red' Barry - The Grand Vizier Frank Christi - The Scrivener Olan Soule - Newscaster William Boyett – Policeman Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 27 – The Curse of Tut
10/30/2024
BatChums Episode 27 – The Curse of Tut
Batman '66 S1 Ep27 – The Curse of Tut A former academic who thinks he is really King Tut has returned. Batman and Robin seek his capture. A twist occurs, however, when King Tut's gang kidnaps Bruce Wayne. They are taking the millionaire in an ambulance. As Bruce tries to get free, the rear doors of the ambulance open and Bruce rides a cart toward a cliff. Episode aired Wednesday April 13, 1966 Director: Charles R. Rondeau Writer: Robert C. Dennis & Earl Barret Cast: Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward - Robin Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Victor Buono - King Tut Ziva Rodann - Nefertiti Don 'Red' Barry - The Grand Vizier Frank Christi - The Scrivener Emmanuel Thomas - Reporter Bill Quinn - Board Member Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 26 – Batman Sets the Pace
10/23/2024
BatChums Episode 26 – Batman Sets the Pace
Batman '66 S1 Ep26 – Batman Sets the Pace After an ingenious escape, Batman and Robin again pick up the trail of the Joker. The villain's ultimate crime is designed not only to make him rich but to ruin Batman's reputation. Episode aired Thursday April 7, 1966 Director: Richard C. Sarafian Writer: Francis M. Cockrell & Marian B. Cockrell 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 Cesar Romero - The Joker Jane Wald - Jill Dan Seymour - The Maharajah Norman Alden - Henchman #1 Johnny Seven - Henchman #2 Tol Avery - Prescott Belmont Bebe Louie - Girl Clerk Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 25 – The Joker Trumps an Ace
10/16/2024
BatChums Episode 25 – The Joker Trumps an Ace
Batman '66 S1 Ep25 – The Joker Trumps an Ace A wave of senseless robberies by the Joker prove to be part of a plot against a visiting maharajah. Episode aired Wednesday April 6, 1966 Director: Richard C. Sarafian Writer: Francis M. Cockrell & Marian B. Cockrell Cast: Adam West - Batman Burt Ward - Robin Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Cesar Romero - The Joker Jane Wald - Jill Dan Seymour - The Maharajah (as Dan Seymore) Norman Alden - Henchman #1 (as Norm Alden) Johnny Seven - Henchman #2 Angela Greene - Mrs. Belmont Tol Avery - Prescott Belmont Byron Keith - Mayor Linseed Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 24 – Give 'Em the Axe
10/09/2024
BatChums Episode 24 – Give 'Em the Axe
Batman '66 S1 Ep24 – Give 'Em the Axe Taking advantage of the Riddler's mistaken belief that they were killed escaping his deathtrap, the Dynamic Duo must stop the villain from stealing a treasure of Incan jewels that would mean destroying an archaeological treasure as well. Episode aired Thursday March 31, 1966 Director: James B. Clark Writer: Jack Paritz & Bob Rodgers Cast: Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward - Robin / Dick Grayson Alan Napier - Alfred (credit only) Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Frank Gorshin - The Riddler Linda Gaye Scott - Moth (as Linda Scott) Joe E. Tata - Tallow (as Joey Tata) Michael Greene - Matches Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 23 – The Ring of Wax
10/02/2024
BatChums Episode 23 – The Ring of Wax
Batman '66 S1 Ep23 – The Ring of Wax The Riddler's latest scheme involves stealing a wax figure to melt down for its wax that is powerfully corrosive when exposed to direct flame. Episode aired Wednesday March 30, 1966 Director: James B. Clark Writer: Jack Paritz & Bob Rodgers 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 Frank Gorshin - The Riddler Linda Gaye Scott - Moth (as Linda Scott) Joe E. Tata - Tallow (as Joey Tata) Michael Greene - Matches Ann Ayars - Madame Soleil Elizabeth Harrower - Miss Prentice Al McGranary - The Mayor Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 22 – Not Yet, He Ain't
09/25/2024
BatChums Episode 22 – Not Yet, He Ain't
Batman '66 S1 Ep22 – Not Yet, He Ain't Framed by the Penguin, Batman and Robin prepare a trap to lure the supervillain into executing his true scheme's masterstroke. Episode aired Thursday March 24, 1966 Director: Leslie H. Martinson Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr. & John Cardwell Cast: Adam West - Batman Burt Ward - Robin Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Burgess Meredith - The Penguin Kathleen Crowley - Sophia Starr Harvey Lembeck - Eagle-Eye Al Checco - Dove Bill Welsh - Newsman George (as Bill Welch) Jim Drum - The Policeman Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 21 – The Penguin Goes Straight
09/18/2024
BatChums Episode 21 – The Penguin Goes Straight
Batman '66 S1 Ep21 – The Penguin Goes Straight The Penguin seems to have gone legit, but the Dynamic Duo suspects otherwise. Episode aired Wednesday March 23, 1966 Director: Leslie H. Martinson Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr. & John Cardwell 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 Kathleen Crowley - Sophia Starr Harvey Lembeck - Eagle-Eye Al Checco - Dove Hope Sansberry - Mrs. Van Climber Ed McCready - Crook William Beckley - Reggie Rich Douglas Bank - Lt. Copple (as Douglas Banks) Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 20 – Better Luck Next Time
09/11/2024
BatChums Episode 20 – Better Luck Next Time
Batman '66 S1 Ep20 – Better Luck Next Time Batman evades the attacking tiger thanks to his utility belt. First, he scales the wall. Then, he uses a sonic device "to split the tiger's skull," as narrator William Dozier informs us. The hero still has to free Robin, who is facing a separate death trap. Once that task is completed, the Dynamic Duo are back on Catwoman's trail. It turns out the feline villain is after the lost treasure of Captain Manx, which is in a remote spot outside of Gotham City. Episode aired Thursday March 17, 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 (credit only) Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Julie Newmar - The Catwoman Jock Mahoney - Leo Ralph Manza - Felix Alex Sharp – Henchman Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 19 – The Purr-fect Crime
09/04/2024
BatChums Episode 19 – The Purr-fect Crime
Batman '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 Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 18 – Holy Rat Race
08/28/2024
BatChums Episode 18 – Holy Rat Race
Batman '66 S1 Ep18 – Holy Rat Race Alfred contacts Batman by radio from the Batcave. Batman instructs the butler to short circuit a communications device the hero has on his wrist. This enable Batman to get free of his bonds. He and Robin get free just before they would be run over by a subway train. The Dynamic Duo resume their pursuit of False Face, which ends up at an old movie studio. Episode aired Thursday March 10, 1966 Director: William A. Graham Writer: Stephen Kandel 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 Malachi Throne - False Face (as ?- opening credits only) Myrna Fahey - Blaze Billy Curtis - Midget Joe Brooks - Fat Man Chuck Fox - Thin Man Gary Owens - T.V. Announcer Mike Ragan - Cowboy Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 17 – True or False Face
08/21/2024
BatChums Episode 17 – True or False Face
Batman '66 S1 Ep17 – True or False Face False Face traps Batman and Robin, and binding them to a subway track just minutes before a train is scheduled to come by. Episode aired Wednesday March 9, 1966 Director: William A. Graham Writer: Stephen Kandel Cast: Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward - Robin Alan Napier - Alfred Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Malachi Throne - False Face (as ?) Myrna Fahey - Princess Mergenberg / Blaze Billy Curtis - Midget Joe Brooks - Fat Man Chuck Fox - Thin Man S. John Launer - Mr. Ladd Patrick Whyte – Curator Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 16 – The Grisly Ghoul
08/14/2024
BatChums Episode 16 – The Grisly Ghoul
Batman '66 S1 Ep16 – He Meets His Match, the Grisly Ghoul To find out the Joker's goal of his grand scheme, Robin goes undercover into the teenage delinquent underground. Episode aired Thursday March 3, 1966 Director: Murray Golden Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr. Cast: Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward - Robin / Dick Grayson Alan Napier - Alfred (credit only) Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper (credit only) Cesar Romero - The Joker Donna Loren - Susie Kip King - Nick Owen Orr - Two Bits (as Greg Benedict) Jim Henaghan - Fulton Richard Bellis - Joe (as Dick Bellis) Cherie Foster - Cheerleader I Linda Harrison - Cheerleader II Breland Rice - Policeman (as Breeland Rice) Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 15 – The Joker Goes to School
08/07/2024
BatChums Episode 15 – The Joker Goes to School
Batman '66 S1 Ep15 – The Joker Goes to School When a vending machine in a high school starts dispensing bizarrely valuable items, Batman discovers the Joker is behind this for mysterious reasons. Episode aired Wednesday March 2, 1966 Director: Murray Golden Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr. 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 Cesar Romero - The Joker Donna Loren - Susie Kip King - Nick Owen Orr - Two Bits (as Greg Benedict) Glenn Allan - Herbie Bryan O'Byrne - Principal A.P. Schoolfield Tim O'Kelly - Pete Sydney Smith - Mr. Vandergilt Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 14 – Batman Stands Pat
07/31/2024
BatChums Episode 14 – Batman Stands Pat
Batman '66 S1 Ep14 – Batman Stands Pat Batman, thanks to superior breath control, is able to escape the plaster of Paris in which he was encased. Despite this, the Mad Hatter is still at large. Eventually, Batman and Robin again face off against the Mad Hatter at his criminal lair. Things look bad, but the Dyamic Duo manage to triumph. Episode aired Thursday February 24, 1966 Director: Norman Foster Writer: Charles Hoffman 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 David Wayne - The Mad Hatter Diane McBain - Lisa Roland La Starza - Cappy Gil Perkins - Dicer George Conrad - Turkey Bowinkle Alberto Morin - Octave Marbot Norma Varden - Mrs. Monteagle (credit only) Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 13 – The Thirteenth Hat
07/24/2024
BatChums Episode 13 – The Thirteenth Hat
Batman '66 S1 Ep13 – The Thirteenth Hat Jervis Tetsch, aka the Mad Hatter, is abducting all the jurors who convicted him of a previous crime wave. He is also taking their hats. His final target is none other than Batman, who provided the key testimony in the Mad Hatter's trial. Batman and Robin have the Mad Hatter and his gang cornered but the criminal mastermind manages to encase the Caped Crusader in plaster of Paris. Episode aired Wednesday February 23, 1966 Director: Norman Foster Writer: Charles Hoffman 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 David Wayne - The Mad Hatter Diane McBain - Lisa Roland La Starza - Cappy Gil Perkins - Dicer Sandra Wells - Babette Alberto Morin - Octave Marbot Monique LeMaire - Magda (as Monique Le Maire) Norma Varden - Mrs. Monteagle Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 12 – When the Rat's Away the Mice Will Play
07/17/2024
BatChums Episode 12 – When the Rat's Away the Mice Will Play
Batman '66 S1 Ep12 – When the Rat's Away the Mice Will Play After escaping the Ridder's deathtrap, the Dynamic Duo lie low to discover the ultimate goal of the supervillain's crime wave. Episode aired Thursday February 17, 1966 Director: Tom Gries Writer: Fred De Gorter Cast: Adam West - Batman / Bruce Wayne Burt Ward - Robin Alan Napier - Alfred (credit only) Neil Hamilton - Commissioner Gordon Stafford Repp - Chief O'Hara Madge Blake - Mrs. Cooper Frank Gorshin - The Riddler Susan Silo - Mousey Reginald Denny - King Boris Marc Cavell - Fangs Tim Herbert - Whiskers Roy Jenson - Whitey Marvin Miller - T.V. Announcer Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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BatChums Episode 11 – A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away
07/10/2024
BatChums Episode 11 – A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away
Batman '66 S1 Ep11 – A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away When a visiting King is accosted by the Riddler, the Dynamic Duo pursues his subsequent complex trail of riddles to try to stop him. Episode aired Wednesday February 16, 1966 Director: Tom Gries Writer: Fred De Gorter 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 Frank Gorshin - The Riddler Susan Silo - Mousey Reginald Denny - King Boris Marc Cavell - Fangs Tim Herbert - Whiskers Roy Jenson - Whitey Tristram Coffin - Ambassador (as Tris Coffin) Johnny Magnus - M.C. Links: Mike's Shout Out: Drew's Shout Out: BatChums logo by Peter Cutler. Theme music by Ricky Zero. If you would like to leave feedback, comment on the show, or would like us to give you a shout out, please call the Bat-Chums feedback line at (317) 455-8411 leave us a message, text us, or feel free to email us @
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