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Andy and Brendan each share their top 5 Batman musical themes from movies, TV, animation, and more. Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com Save up to 48% at MagicMind.com/HolyBatCast20.
Andy is joined by Author Tim Hanley to discuss his new book, "Never a Sidekick: Exploring the Dynamic History of Batgirl", as well as the character of Batgirl in all forms of media. Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com Get 45% off at MagicMind.com/HolyJan
Andy and Brendan are joined by Ricky Garcia to equip their very own utility belts by choosing bat-gadgets from all Batman media. They then answer lots of listener questions in the Wayne Manor Mailbox. Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com Check out our sponsor at manscaped.com and use the promo code “BATSCAPED” for 20% off.
Andy and Preston discuss what Batman toys, games, and the like they would put on their Christmas lists of they were kids and time didn't matter. Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com Check out our sponsor at manscaped.com and use the promo code “BATSCAPED” for 20% off.
Andy and Brendan discuss the new Variety article about alleged behind the scenes drama on Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, a new Batman Christmas special, and Adam West's appearance on a recent episode of Batwheels. They then review the next episode of The Batman, "Meltdown". Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com Check out our sponsor at manscaped.com and use the promo code “BATSCAPED” for 20% off.
As the broadcast of Batman season one drew to a close, a treatment called Rembrandt the Third Meets his Master was submitted by 31-year-old Yale M. Udoff, who would go on to some success, but was just getting started as a screenwriter. Udoff's inexperience may account for many of the problems with this treatment: A villain, Rembrandt III, whose crimes and motivations are too creaky for a TV show, and who engages many elements that don't fit the theme of “painting”; many bat-no-nos, including an armed-to-the-teeth Alfred and a somewhat vain, goofy Batman; and set pieces that were unfilmable in the pre-CGI days, at least on Greenway Productions' budget. And a lot of elements that just don't seem that interesting. But here and there, he gets it right. This time, we examine this treatment. ALSO: The Marcus Hedges Trend Orchestra version of the theme, the final installment of Adam West talking with Conan O'Brien in 1997, and your mail on episode 202's look at Batman '66 in the UK. Tim and Paul in The Comics Lair Episode 46: Comics & Nostalgia Benny Hill "Batman" sketch
Andy is joined by Scott Hopkins and Michael Lyons to look at some fun and nostalgic Batman commercials from the past. Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com Check out our sponsor at manscaped.com and use the promo code “BATSCAPED” for 20% off.
At the height of Batmania in the first half of 1966, nearly every press outlet found it necessary to do a feature story on the phenomenon. But many in the media were not terribly impressed by Batman, so these articles tend to look down their noses at the show. One such example is “Has TV Gone Batty?”, an article by John Skow in the May 7, 1966, issue of The Saturday Evening Post. Aside from the snark, and misinformed discussion of camp, the article gives us some interesting insights into the shooting of the show and the thoughts of Adam West, William Dozier, Lorenzo Semple Jr, and others involved in making it. This time, we dig into this article. PLUS: the Guy with an Amazing Hat version of the theme, more from Adam West's July 24, 1997, appearance on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and your mail responding to several of our recent episodes! #200: "Batman: The Movie": The Novel #201: Chip Kidd's Book of Bat-Merch
Holy Bat-talk! It's a new 'longest episode' to date and when JD is talking Batman with a guest, it's really no surprise. Ben Bentley joins the podcast to speak many things Batman 1966. Not just his great collection but also many historic facts regarding the hit TV show. It'll be hard not to learn something new. Classic collectibles, classic shows and even classic desserts. This episode has it all.Check out pictures of Ben's collection on the Collecting Heroes Instagram @CollectingHeroesBen's socials:Instagram: @66batblogBatman66 fan forum: http://www.66batman.com/Join the collector of collectors, JD, as he speaks to superfans and collectors of pop culture toys and memorabilia from around the world. Each episode sees JD interview a new guest and geek out over the many types of nostalgia we all share. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andy and Brendan share 10 of their favorite Batman collectibles including comics, toys, statues, and more! Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com Check out our sponsor at manscaped.com and use the promo code “BATSCAPED” for 20% off.
We Americans know that Batman was also popular in the United Kingdom (and many other countries), but there are differences in the level of popularity that was reached and how long it lasted, and also in terms of when “first run” of the show was there. 66 Batman Message Board co-admin Ben Bentley is, in fact, British, so we asked for his assistance in tackling this topic. Our discussion touches on the show's second wind in the ‘70s, Batman references in The Avengers (as in Steed and Peel) and other British TV shows and commercials (on into the '80s!), Adam West's “Kerb Drill” traffic safety PSA, the Carpet King, whether British kids actually jumped from roofs because of Batman, and more. Plus, the Piano AccoMan version of the theme, more of Adam talking with Conan O'Brien, and your reaction to Episode 199's discussion of the Nora Clavicle script! "Batman: The Super-Sell" (The Tatler, July 16, 1966) Batmobile-adjacent car on Rentaghost (1983) Adam's "Batman and Robin" single from 1976 Adam's "Kerb Drill" PSA (1967) Adam on the Danny Baker Show (1994) What the Pope admitted about meeting Adam West Fight scene from The Avengers "The Winged Avenger" Only Fools and Horses Bat-ref Austin Rover ad (1987) Cyril Lord carpets commercial (History of Advertising Trust)Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band's "I'm Bored" - reference to Carpet King ad 2 minutes in
The three versions of the script for Nora Clavicle and the Ladies' Crime Club raise some interesting questions about season three. Why did the Duo and Batgirl never have a way to easily contact each other? Why do our heroes' early suspicions that Nora is crooked all get cut from the script? What are the types of female characters that the show keeps coming back to? Plus we look at lines and events that were cut — or added — at late stages in a very hurried process. PLUS, Chad Vermillion's “hey look, cool musical hardware!” version of the Batman theme, Lee Meriwether interviewed at the premiere of Batman the Movie, and we read some of your reaction to our look at the West/Gorshin Shea Stadium show! Nora Clavicle scripts First draft Revised draft Final Teaser for Penguin's Clean Sweep Discussion on the '66 Batman message board
It's here! The Internet's most complete list of actors who appeared on both Batman and Star Trek: The Original Series! But... is it totally complete? Look it over and see if there's a relevant actor who isn't listed - then post about him or her in the comments! Some are famous actors in big roles on both, some are extras and uncredited actors, some fall somewhere in between - or had a big role in one show and a bit part in the other. See the entire list at the link below. Batman Star Trek Stanley Adams Captain Courageous in CATWOMAN GOES TO COLLEGE/BATMAN DISPLAYS HIS KNOWLEDGE Cyrano Jones in THE TROUBLE WITH TRIBBLES Alyce and Rhae Andrece 2nd and 3rd Policewoman in NORA CLAVICLE AND THE LADIES' CRIME CLUB Multiple Alices in I, MUDD Roger C Carmel Colonel Gumm in A PIECE OF THE ACTION/BATMAN'S SATISFACTION Harry Mudd in I, MUDD and MUDD'S WOMEN Ted Cassidy Lurch (window cameo) in THE PENGUIN'S NEST Ruk in WHAT ARE LITTLE GIRLS MADE OF Gorn (voice) in ARENA Balok's puppet (voice) in THE CARBOMITE MANEUVER Elisha Cook Professor Isaacson in ICE SPY/THE DUO DEFY Samuel T. Cogley in COURT MARTIAL Joan Collins The Siren in RING AROUND THE RIDDLER/THE WAIL OF THE SIREN Edith Keeler in THE CITY ON THE EDGE OF FOREVER Yvonne Craig Batgirl in season 3 Marta in WHOM GODS DESTROY John Crawford Printer's Devil in THE BOOKWORM TURNS/WHILE GOTHAM CITY BURNS Commissioner Ferris in THE GALILEO SEVEN Charles Dierkop Dustbag in PENGUIN'S CLEAN SWEEP Morla in WOLF IN THE FOLD Phyllis Douglas Josie Miller in THE JOKER'S LAST LAUGH/THE JOKER'S EPITAPH Yeoman Mears in THE GALILEO SEVEN (shown) Girl #2 in THE WAY TO EDEN Gene Dynarski Benedict in AN EGG GROWS IN GOTHAM/THE YEGG FOES IN GOTHAM Ben in MUDD'S WOMEN Krodak in THE MARK OF GIDEON (shown) Teri Garr Girl outside skating rink in INSTANT FREEZE Roberta Lincoln in ASSIGNMENT: EARTH Frank Gorshin The Riddler in seasons 1 and 3 Commander Belen in LET THAT BE YOUR LAST BATTLEFIELD Lloyd Haynes Lord Chancellor in KING TUT'S COUP/BATMAN'S WATERLOO Lt. Alden in WHERE NO MAN HAS GONE BEFORE Marianna Hill Cleo Patrick THE SPELL OF TUT Helen Noel in DAGGER OF THE MIND Sherry Jackson Pauline in DEATH IN SLOW MOTION/THE RIDDLER'S FALSE NOTION Andrea in WHAT ARE LITTLE GIRLS MADE OF? Jon Lormer Professor Dactyl in HOW TO HATCH A DINOSAUR Dr. Theodore Haskins in THE CAGE Tamar in THE RETURN OF THE ARCHONS Old Man in FOR THE WORLD IS HOLLOW AND I HAVE TOUCHED THE SKY (shown) Lee Meriwether Lisa Carson in KING TUT'S COUP/BATMAN'S WATERLOO (shown); Catwoman in BATMAN: THE MOVIE Losira in THAT WHICH SURVIVES Lawrence Montaigne Mr. Glee in THE JOKER'S LAST LAUGH/THE JOKER'S EPITAPH Decius in BALANCE OF TERROR Stonn in AMOK TIME (shown) Julie Newmar Catwoman in seasons one and two Eleen in FRIDAY'S CHILD Leslie Parrish Dawn Robbins in THE PENGUIN'S A JINX Glacia Glaze in ICE SPY/THE DUO DEFY (shown) Lt. Carolyn Palamas in WHO MOURNS FOR ADONIS? Gil Perkins Henchman in THE JOKER IS WILD, Dicer in THE THIRTEENTH HAT/BATMAN STANDS PAT Cauliflower in RING AROUND THE RIDDLER Jury Foreman in THE JOKE'S ON CATWOMAN (shown) Bluebeard in BATMAN THE MOVIE Slave #3 in BREAD AND CIRCUSES Angelique Pettyjohn 1st Model in A PIECE OF THE ACTION Shahna in THE GAMESTERS OF TRISKELION Malachai Throne False Face in TRUE OR FALSE FACE/HOLY RAT RACE Commodore Jose Mendez in THE MENAGERIE voice of The Keeper in THE CAGE Grace Lee Whitney Neila in KING TUT'S COUP/BATMAN'S WATERLOO Janice Rand in eight Season One episodes and in the movies Meg Wyllie Grandma in BLACK WIDOW STRIKES AGAIN The Keeper in THE CAGE/THE MENAGERIE Honorable mention: Jan Shutan DOZIERVERSE: Lizz in the DICK TRACY pilot Lt. Mira Romaine in THE LIGHTS OF ZETAR Stephen Kandel (writer) BATMAN: TRUE OR FALSE FACE/HOLY RAT RACE, ZODIAC CRIMES 3-parter STAR TREK: I, MUDD and MUDD'S WOMEN INANIMATE OBJECTS Feather robe Worn by Victor Buono as King Tut Worn by William Shatner as Kirk in THE PARADISE SYNDROME The Reactor Catwoman's Cat-Car in THE FUNNY FELINE FELONIES The Jupiter 8 in BREAD AND CIRCUSES
You know her as Mousey in A Riddle a Day Keeps the Riddler Away, but did you know that Susan Silo has been a sought-after character voice actor for cartoons since the ‘70s? Or that she had a hit single in 1956 ("Dear Diary") and performed on American Bandstand? Or that she's performed on Broadway? Or that her high school English teacher became a huge TV star in the ‘70s? This time we chat with Susan herself about all this and more! Plus, the Villains' version of the Batman theme, more of Adam and Burt on Merv Griffin, and Holy Deja Vu visits Stalag 13! NOTE: The production error in this episode has been fixed. Sorry about that!
Nightwing News Ep #159: Joker Multimedia Welcome back to Nightwing News! In this episode Phil and Kristen discuss a new multimedia special this week featuring The Joker from Batman #53 (June 1949) and the Batman '66 episodes “The Joker Trumps An Ace” and “Batman Sets The Pace”. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can! Nightwing News Links → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/NightwingNews → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NightwingNewsPodcast → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics ==================
Nightwing News Ep #157: The Joker's Utility Belt Welcome back to Nightwing News! In this episode Phil and Kristen discuss Batman #73 (October 1952) and the Batman '66 episodes “The Joker Is Wild” and “Batman Is Riled”, all featuring the story of Joker's Utility Belt. PLUS: a brief discussion of Nightwing's appearance from current issue Batman #126. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can! Nightwing News Links → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/NightwingNews → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NightwingNewsPodcast → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics ==================
Nightwing News Ep #156: Harley Quinn S3 & Riddler Multimedia Welcome back to Nightwing News! In this episode Phil and Kristen discuss Nightwing's appearance in Harley Quinn season 3 episode 2 and continue “Multimedia Mania” this week with reviews of early Riddler appearances from Detective Comics #140 (October 1948), Batman #171 (May 1965) and the first 2 Batman 66 episodes. Tune in today and don't forget to review the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and anywhere else you can! Nightwing News Links → Twitter https://www.twitter.com/NightwingNews → Instagram https://www.instagram.com/clsidekicks → Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NightwingNewsPodcast → YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/CapesandLunatics ==================
Andy and Jamie catch up on the all the news in the DC Universe including Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn in Joker 2, rumors for Black Adam, DC toys, the trailer for the CG-animated Battle of the Super Sons, and the legacy of the late, great Tim Sale.
Stanford Sherman's Hizzoner the Penguin is a bit hard to reckon with. Satire on Batman is not in line with Lorenzo Semple Jr's vision for the show, and the 1966 political references date this arc much more than many others. And yet, it has some brilliantly funny moments. This time, we take a look at Sherman's treatment, first draft, and final script for Hizzoner to learn about the development of the story, possible reasons why Sherman was unhappy with the result, and previously unnoticed moments that suddenly stand out - for good and ill. Also, Scotty McKay's Here Comes Batman (a song that's also related to the show by three degrees of separation), Adam West on The Merv Griffin Show, and your reaction to our episode on Assistant Director Reuben Watt. "Hizzoner the Penguin" scripts: Treatment First draft Final Discuss the scripts on the '66 Message Board Here Comes Batman clip from the movie Creature of Destruction The full record of Here Comes Batman
On January 18, 1968 — just two weeks after her final appearance on Batman was broadcast — Eartha Kitt attended a White House ladies' luncheon held by Lady Bird Johnson. After a brief, unsatisfying conversation with Lyndon Johnson, Kitt, annoyed, stood up and denounced the Vietnam War. This prompted an apparent effort by the President to kill her career in the US. We discuss a recent video from the New Yorker that explores this incident, with clever tie-ins to her Batman appearances. Also, we dust off our Batman '66 comics collections and take a look at issue 8, featuring the story King Tut Barges In. PLUS: A Japanese surf band tackles that Batman theme, we complete our listen to the “Featurette” interview of Adam and Burt from the Batman: The Movie DVD, and read your mail on … various past episodes! New Yorker documentary: When the Government Tried -- and Failed -- to Silence Catwoman The Washington Post looks back 50 years later Eartha Kitt vs. LBJ: Newly Found Audio Next script: "Hizzoner the Penguin" Treatment First draft Final Discuss the scripts on the '66 Message Board
A lot of people work behind the scenes on a TV show, and some of them are never named in the credits. One is Assistant Director Reuben Watt, who nonetheless did get some credit in the form of coverage in magazines aimed at African-Americans. (The image shown here is from the cover of Sepia magazine.) The June 1966 issue of Ebony included a photo feature on Watt, which tells us some interesting things about Watt, the status of African-Americans in Hollywood in the ‘60s, and the Batman show itself. This time, we discuss the article. Also, we've been presenting our listeners with “Bat-questions,” but what are our own answers to these questions? We answer the first three questions we presented to you. PLUS: The Randy Waldman version of the Batman theme, Adam West talks about the famous “bomb” scene, and we read your mail on our Batman and Bill episode. American Bandstand: "Batman is Coming!" Batman promo from final episode of Shindig Long, hard battle to earn creators fame, if not fortune (Cleveland Jewish News) Robert Kirkman's Secret History of Comics Q&A - Neal Adams (Comic Artist) (AMC.com) The Prime Time Access Rule (Wikipedia)
The Thirteenth Hat/Batman Stands Pat is Charles Hoffman's first produced Batman script. But what did earlier versions of the story look like? It turns out that the original plot had the Mad Hatter simply stealing the jurors' hats! The stakes - and potential profits from Hatter's crime wave - had to be raised. At the same time, certain too-expensive-to-film gags and distracting subplots were abandoned. Join us as we discuss the five-page “springboard”, 22-page treatment, and full first draft script for this classic episode. PLUS: Adam West on the many cameos by big stars (and future big stars) on the show, the Joel McNeely/Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus version of the theme, and we read your mail on our look at Stanford Sherman's Marsha script, and reaching back to our Batman and Robin episode! The Thirteenth Hat documents: Springboard Treatment First draft Annotated first draft
Batman and Star Trek are among the most iconic TV series of the 1960s, and many fans fantasize about a crossover between the two shows. In 2005, amateur film director Christopher Allen didn't just fantasize: he decided to make a film, Star Trek vs. Batman (released in 2006), where Batman and Robin meet Kirk, Spock, and the rest of the Enterprise crew. While Chris had imagined just shooting it in a garage with cheap props, the denizens of a certain all-seeing, all-knowing 66 Batman message board (AAAH-ah, AAAH-ah) and other connections helped turn it into a more elaborate and memorable production. This time, Chris joins us to explain how the whole thing came about. Holy crossover! Plus, the Sandy Nelson version of the Batman theme, and more of your musings in the Bat Inbox! Star Trek vs. Batman review on FanFilmFactor.com The Making of Star Trek vs. Batman Star Trek vs. Batman part 1 (alternate link) Part 2 Part 3 ;
In preparation for The Batman, Andy and Brendan explore the many iterations of The Riddler in media including movies, TV, comics, animation, video games, and more! Join our Mailing List: https://goo.gl/FKUBA2 Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com Check out our sponsor at manscaped.com and use the promo code “Batscaped” for 20% off.
In anticipation of the release of The Batman, we rank all 11 live action Batman films and see how the listeners voted. We then review the next episode of Batman Beyond, "Speak No Evil". Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com Check out our sponsor at manscaped.com and use the promo code “Batscaped” for 20% off.
More than one attempt was made to include Two-Face among the villains of Batman '66. We've already discussed Peter Rabe's attempt; this time, we discuss a treatment by science fiction legend Harlan Ellison, The Two-Way Crimes of Two-Face. Why didn't it go to a full script? What would have needed to be changed to fit the rules of the Batman '66 world? How well does the 2014 comics adaptation, Batman '66: The Lost Episode, capture both Ellison's idea and the tone of the show? We touched on these issues in Deconstructing Comics 463 back in 2015, but this time we dig deeper! ALSO: The Iscamania version of the Batman theme, and your response to episode 172 on Mr. Zero! Den of Geek on the Ellison Batman treatment Dozier memo to Semple about meeting in Spain Unproduced first-draft script “Marsha, THE Queen of Diamonds,” by Tom Cannan, Jr, and Jack Cash
While Batman season one seemed to have a consistent view of women - incapable of being hardened criminals, attracted to luxury items (and Batman), etc. - season two (as is true in many respects) tends to be less consistent. While some molls are ditzy and childish, others not only have agency, but seem more intelligent than the villain. Ma Parker and Marsha appear as the first two truly villainous women (aside from Catwoman) of the series. Even Aunt Harriet shows herself to be smarter and tougher than we'd previously seen. In this episode, we're once again joined by novelist Nancy Northcott to talk about women on Batman, this time in the first half of season two. PLUS: a MIDI version of the Batman theme, more from Adam West and Burt Ward about the movie and the series, Holy Deja Vu focuses on a particular season two moll, and we read your mail about our episode on Adam West Naked.
Andy and Jamie are joined by guest Randy Rathermel to review the second part of the animated adaptation of Batman: The Long Halloween. They also throw out some casting ideas for a modern version of Batman '66. Join our Mailing List: https://goo.gl/FKUBA2 Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com
Mr. Zero? Dr. Schimmel? No, Mr. Freeze! In Max Hodge's first draft of Instant Freeze, the comics villain Mr. Zero, for reasons we discussed last episode, became Mr. Freeze. But the script contains many more references to his “real” name, Dr. Schimmel, than made it to what was broadcast. Why? Where'd this script's unexplained parade come from? What would the Batman series have been like with more animation effects on the screen, outside of the Batfights? All this and more as we dig into a preliminary plot summary and the full first draft of Mr. Freeze's first TV appearance. PLUS: The Derek Paravicini jazz piano version of the Batman theme, Adam West on Victor Buono's comedy album and on Batman bubble gum cards, and your mail about our discussion of 1997's Batman and Robin! Hodge's preliminary plot summary of the arc Full first-draft script, part one Full first-draft script, part two
In Episode 428 of The Pull Bag join TFG1Mike as he gets the Comic reading origin story of Alison Richards!!!! We learn what kinds of stories she likes, characters, comic themes, and more! As always Make Your Great Escape Into Comics!!!
In this weeks episode we talk all about Batman ‘66! Special guest Brett White (Must Have Seen TV, Decider) joined us to Batusi and talk this iconic iteration of The Caped Crusader! Intro Music by Aaron Barry Find more great podcasts like this on Brain Freeze To ask questions for the next episode, or to continue the conversation online visit us here: On Twitter On Facebook On Instagram On our Website Or check out our new store for merch And our Patreon!
Lorenzo Semple, Jr. having made his changes to Robert C. Dennis and Earl Barret's first King Tut script, next it was the turn of director Charles R. Rondeau and master ad-libber Victor Buono. How much of the story that made it to the screen was determined by them? This time, we discuss two different versions of the Curse of Tut script, and how much changed after the "final" version. Also, a Bat Research Lab on Dennis and Barret, your comments about all three versions of the scripts (and on our recent Joker episode), and the Batman theme played on a church organ by Marko Hakanpää! Robert C. Dennis profile from The Sarnia Observer "Intermediate" draft, "The Curse of Tut" "The Curse of Tut" final script Comments on these scripts on the message board "A Joker for All Season" episode thread Tim's GoFundMe campaign
Musician/writer Ryan Torgeson joins us to discuss a comic "co-written" by Kevin, which apparently means that Kevin pretty much didn't write it at all. It's very obvious that he had almost nothing to do with this one, and we all thought it was okay. Anyway, check out Ryan's stuff! His twitter: https://twitter.com/molecularlioneI His article for Blood Knife: https://bloodknife.com/cosmic-sexuality-stuart-gordon/ And his band, Paintwork: https://paintworkmusic.bandcamp.com/album/angles-planes
As the early episodes of Batman were being produced, and broadcasts had not yet begun, Executive Script Consultant Lorenzo Semple, Jr., was editing scripts and trying to get across his vision for the show to the other writers. Robert C. Dennis and Earl Barret's script for "The Phantom Pharaoh" gives us a peek at Semple's vision for how Batman, Robin, and the other characters should be written. This time, we look at the script, the comments Semple wrote on it, and how it differs from the end product that was broadcast (“The Curse of Tut”/“The Pharaoh's in a Rut”). ALSO: The Bennie Music version of Hefti's “Batman” theme, and more of your response to our “Bat Rankings” and other episodes. "The Phantom Pharaoh" script Next draft, "The Curse of Tut" "The Curse of Tut" final script Comment on these scripts on the message board "Bat Rankings" episode thread Tim's GoFundMe campaign
Matty P Radio Presents: Marks v. Pros & Saturday Morning Cereal
The POWcast! is back again and aims to bring you a nostalgic look back at the movies, shows, and people from your childhood that made you who you are today. In Jimmy's case that was the Batman 66 TV show that inspired a never ending celebration of all things Retro, Cool, and maybe a little Nerdy. This episode features another in depth conversation with TV's Robin, Burt Ward (Batman, Back to the Batcave). Burt shares stories and memories from his harrowing days on the set of Batman, running into pilot director Robert Butler many over fifty years later, Adam using a teleprompter, his idea to continue the ‘66 universe, and whether or not he would play Robin again without Adam- and so much more. Fans of the Boy Wonder may have heard some of these stories before, but not like this. There's at least one new story you haven't heard in this chin wag. Jimmy gives Alfred the night off and uses the Bat Time Dilation Device himself and sets it back one2 week to his conversation with DC screenwriter Tim Sheridan (Batman: The Long Halloween, Masters of the Universe: Revelations) who shares how the show influenced his work. Plug in your favorite set of air pods and enjoy this dive deep into Batman theory with one of the most knowledgeable Bat- experts in the game in the latest exciting episode of the Retro Cool Nerd POWcast! The Music samples from “The Flying Horse Big Band, and the Batman Soundtrack by Nelson Riddle and Neil Hefti. Episode #6 of the POWcast has been written, recorded, & produced by Jimmy The Gent in Wayne Study Studios for Saturday Morning Cereal productions. GENTLEGIANTSDOGFOOD.COM
Andy and Jamie discuss the latest news around the DC Universe including Shazam: Fury of the Gods, Blue Beetle, Black Adam, League of Super Pets, and Michael Keaton's return as Batman in The Flash. Join our Mailing List: https://goo.gl/FKUBA2 Find more Holy BatCast on the internet: Web | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Patreon Rate, review, & subscribe to Holy BatCast on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Play | iHeartRadio | Stitcher | TuneIn Your feedback is appreciated. Send emails to holybatcast@rf4rm.com
Biff! Pow! Zonk! Vi snackar den galna versionen av Batman från 1966 med Adam West och Burt Ward. Det diskuteras dödsfällor, camp, kitsch och diverse deus ex machinas. På dagordningen står även Julie Newmars grannfejd med Jim Belushi, Jokerns övermålade mustasch, kändisar med svenska fruar och antihaj-spray. Vi som gör podden heter Karsten Karlsson och Henrik Harej. Kontakta oss gärna på: movieboxpod@gmail.com
After more than six years of doing this show and reliving our childhoods, what have we decided is our favorite story of the series? Our favorite piece of bat-equipment? Our favorite villain? This time, we rank all our favorites! Plus, the “bardcore” version of the Batman theme, and your comments on episode 157!
For whatever reason, Batman’s producers decided that they would not do Peter Rabe’s Two-Face script (see last episode) as it was written. Instead, Lorenzo Semple Jr. adapted it into The Joker’s Last Laugh, keeping just enough of the story that Rabe got a “story” credit. This time we look at Semple’s first draft of that episode, which retains some aspects of Rabe that didn’t make it to the broadcast version, and a few other things that we kind of wish had made the final. Also, the William Cheung piano version of the theme, William Dozier on casting the villains, and your comments on the two scripts we just discussed, as well as our discussion of “Return to the Batcave” in episode 156!
Two-Face never quite made it to Batman ’66 (unless you count William Shatner’s animated turn in 2017, as pictured). But two known attempts were made in the ‘60s: the Harlan Ellison treatment (which later became the comic book Batman ’66: The Lost Episode), and Peter Rabe’s full two-part script, The Two-Faced Counterfeit and The Counterfeit Counterfoiled, which was adapted by Lorenzo Semple, Jr., into a Joker story (as we’ll see next time!). In this episode, we take a look at Rabe’s script. What are its strong and weak points? Why wasn’t it used? Was Two-Face simply too hard to do in live action in the ‘60s? Also, we discuss highlights of our listener survey, read some of your mail (including about the script Batman Meets his Match), and present a version of the Batman theme from a nameless fourth-grade orchestra! Martin Noreau's Batman Viewmaster... ... and Jeff Culligan's Cabala minifigure.
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The POWcast! is back and aims to bring you a nostalgic look back at the movies, shows, and people from your childhood that made you who you are today. In Jimmy’s case that was the Batman 66 TV show that inspired a never ending celebration of all things Retro, Cool, and maybe a little Nerdy. This episode is an in depth chat with one of ‘66 Batman fandom’s biggest names. Ben Bentley is not only Co- moderator of the Batman 66 Message Board he is, as we say, an expert’s expert. Ben shares tales of travel to LA and how his hobby grew into a passion. Not only logging but identifying all the shooting locations for each of the 120 episodes of the ‘66 Batman show. Quite a feat, but Ben is close to completion. Why does this show speak to so many generations of fans? Listen to Ben’s thoughts here. Once again the “Bat-Time Contrivance” is utilized and set for summer of 2017. The Summer of 2017 and the Comic Con Palm Springs. Not only was it hot enough to melt our Batarangs we talked with voice actor extraordinaire John DiMaggio (Futurama, Adventure Time). John talks about Under the Red Hood and remembers Adam West. Plug in your favorite set of air pods and enjoy this dive deep into Batman theory with one of the most knowledgeable Bat- experts in the game in the latest exciting episode of the Retro Cool Nerd POWcast! The Music samples from “The Flying Horse Big Band, and the Batman Soundtrack by Nelson Riddle and Neil Hefti. Episode #5 of the POWcast has been written, recorded, & produced by Jimmy The Gent in Wayne Study Studios for Saturday Morning Cereal productions. Check out Ben on twitter @BenBentleyPhoto and on the 66 Message board.66BATMAN.COM
Part of Adam West’s renaissance as a performer, once his fans were old enough to cast him in stuff, was voicing various versions of himself in cartoons. One of these was in Nickelodeon show The Fairly OddParents, in which “TV’s Adam West” was the famous actor who had played the hero “Catman” — but thought he really was Catman! This time we take a look at Adam’s appearances on the show. Also: The 7th issue of the Batman ’66 comic book, featuring False Face! Art by past Deconstructing Comics interviewee Christopher Jones. One of the weirdest Batman theme versions we’ve found yet: Celio Balona's "Tema de Batman". Get your tent and your Coleman stove; we’re going on another camping trip, this time exploring why the implausibilities of Batman ’66, and other shows of its time, may not fly with today's young-adult TV viewers; We read your reaction to episode 154’s discussion of Batfink and Waldo Kitty; And a few tidbits gleaned so far from our listener survey, which you can still submit here!
Do we take superheroes to seriously nowadays? On this discussion episode we take a look back at the fun, the camp and the downright silliness of superheroes and comic books. We talk everything from the 1966 Batman TV show, the Schumacher Batman movies to how camp can be utilised in both high art and trash film! Joining us for this discussion is Johann Chipol, bringing his unique insight to camp and trashy films! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to Capes, Cowls & Masks! Follow Jake Hart: https://twitter.com/sweatyjake Follow Johann Chipol: https://twitter.com/JJChipol Follow The Trash Tapes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcinw5yZ8ML-BnCTW9RFk-w
In 2003, CBS broadcast the special Return to the Batcave, featuring Adam West and Burt Ward walking through a search for the stolen Batmobile as they reminisced about their time making Batman. The reminiscence was hampered a bit by the show still being tied up in rights issues; only clips from Batman: The Movie were included, not from the TV series itself. This time, we delve into the good and the bat-awful of this special. Also: J-Flexx's Bat Rap, your response to our interview with Greg Patterson in Episode 153, and the announcement of our listener survey and of the next scripts we’re going to discuss! Two-Face by Peter Rabe The Joker's Last Laugh by Lorenzo Semple Jr.
When Stanley Ralph Ross sat down to write what would be his final Batman script, which he titled Batman Meets his Match, he built it around a magical character who could turn invisible: Dr. Cabala. It was only in a later draft that, for whatever reason, he made Cabala the second banana to his alchemist wife, Dr. Cassandra. This time, we examine both versions of the script to see how much of this story was intact from the beginning and which aspects evolved later. Also, why do pseudosciences like alchemy and astrology tend to get lumped together? Also, Batman for 8 Cellos, Holy Deja Vu looks at Angelique Pettyjohn, and we read your mail about our episode 152 Riddler talk with Wally Wingert! Help Tim move away from his cough-inducing apartment SCRIPTS Batman Meets his Match The Entrancing Dr. Cassandra
1966 Batmania didn’t just put a lot of Batman toys on the shelves; it inspired twists and parodies on the show itself. One of these was Hal Seeger’s Batfink, which was not exactly a parody but appropriated a fair number of elements of the show. Batfink came on the heels of Batman, but years into the ’66 show’s syndication, The Secret Lives of Waldo Kitty included Catman, a hero who was clearly a takeoff from the Caped Crusader. This time, we dig into these cartoons, their shared DNA with the ’66 show, and whether or not they’re still worth watching today. Also, a Holy Deja Vu featuring Bryan O’Byrne (Principal Schoolfield), Counterpoint’s combination of the Hefti Batman theme with the Surfaris’ “Wipeout”, and your mail about episode 151, with an acknowledgement of Tim’s misspelling of the title of the article we discussed! Help Tim move away from his cough-inducing apartment
Burgess Meredith put glee and humor into his portrayal of the Penguin. Who knew it could be just as fun to play Meredith playing the Penguin? Greg Patterson, and attorney by trade, has also acted in some one-man shows at Mount Vernon Chautauqua in Ohio, playing historical figures including Meredith. He talks to us this time about his Bat-fandom and his portrayals of Meredith and Pengy. Also: your mail about episode 150 on the "Astrologer" script, and we look (only as briefly as is warranted) at a 1966 Peter Pan record, Children's Treasury of Batman Musical Stories, by the Merriettes. SCRIPTS Batman Meets his Match The Entrancing Dr. Cassandra Thread to discuss scripts
We need help procuring an interview with John Astin - we have some questions about his "substitution" as Riddler that we'd like to ask him! But he doesn't do interviews for free, and we're not exactly a major media outlet. Listen for details and, if you've got a few bucks for the cause, donate them here by THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2021, at 7 a.m. Eastern Time.
The Riddler, a one-off villain in a Bill Finger/Dick Sprang comic book story in 1948, languished for nearly two decades until, in 1965, Gardner Fox and Sheldon Moldoff happened to bring him back… just as a certain TV producer, William Dozier, was researching the idea of making a Batman TV show. Riddler ended up in the premiere episode, played by Frank Gorshin, and Gorshin was nominated for an Emmy for the role. Thus was the Riddler cemented as one of Batman’s greatest foes. So the ’66 show is responsible for The Riddler’s prominence, but didn’t it also determine some specifics of the character? How he acts? How he dresses? How he talks? The show’s influence over how the Riddler was played lasted decades. In this episode, we’re joined by a voice actor who met Gorshin and has played several versions of the Riddler himself, Wally Wingert, to discuss these aspects of the Riddler, and explore the approach of his alter-ego, Frank Gorshin. Plus, your mail about our discussion in episode 149 of Alan Napier’s memoir! Brian Cronin article on the Riddle - find the inaccuracies! Frank Gorshin performs "The Riddler" on Dean Martin's show Frank Gorshin on American Bandstand, 1975 Evolution of the Riddler in cartoons in 11 minutes Burt Ward on Conan O'Brien 1966 Batman Golden Records comic book + LP boxed set (submitted by Chris Cavanaugh) Bat-Van submitted by Martin Noreau Help Tim move away from his cough-inducing apartment
Aaron and Josh are here to talk about a true classic, the live-action Batman TV series from the 1960s, often known as Batman '66. In this podcast Aaron and Josh look at the series' premiere, “Hi Diddle Riddle,” and its sister episode, “Smack in the Middle.” Aaron and Josh also discuss when they first saw the show, comment on series' various tropes and villains, and compare the TV show's version of Batman with other versions.