1st episode of the first season of ''Batman''
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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.
Andy and Brendan celebrate 55 years of Batman '66 by recording a commentary for the two-part pilot, "Hi Diddle Riddle" & "Smack in the Middle". They also discuss the latest news around DC comics, films, and animation. 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
Episode 1. In this premiere of BATMAN (1966), the Riddler maneuvers Batman into being sued, and the Dynamic Duo investigate the supervillain's concurrent scheme.
Sit back and join Peter and Pete as we bring you the first in our series of commentary shows titled "TAO Theater". This time we're providing commentary for both halves of the the pilot episode of Batman 66 "Hi Diddle Riddle" & "Smack In The Middle". Join us, won't you? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-adventures-of/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-adventures-of/support
1966 – Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson entered our lives via ABC on Wednesdays. The television series “Batman” debuted with the episode Hi Diddle Riddle. Each half hour episode contained either part 1 or part 2 of the dynamic duo’s fight against the criminal of the week. Get Batman: The Complete Television Series (Limited Edition) [Blu-ray] […]
1966 – Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson entered our lives via ABC on Wednesdays. The television series “Batman” debuted with the episode Hi Diddle Riddle. Each half hour episode contained either part 1 or part 2 of the dynamic duo’s fight against the criminal of the week. Get Batman: The Complete Television Series (Limited Edition) [Blu-ray] […]
In 1965, as production of Batman was starting to get rolling, Lorenzo Semple was having some difficulties in getting across to writers his vision for the show. Leonard Stadd's "The Secret of the Impossible Crimes," a script that Semple rejected, shows Stadd's take on Semple's vision after reading the script for "Hi Diddle Riddle." The result is a funhouse-mirror version of Batman '66: it's recognizably the show, but bizarrely distorted in some ways. Once again, an unused script helps us understand what Batman '66 is, and what it isn't. Also, David Miller's trumpet version of the Batman theme, and your response to the Archie/Batman team-up! "The Secret of the Impossible Crimes," full script Semple's two-page memo about the script Discussion of the script on the all-seeing, all-knowing '66 Batman message board
We all have our favorite characters and actors from Batman, but how many of us are fanboys for Executive Producer William Dozier? Well, for one, there's Oscar Lilley, proxy researcher at the American Heritage Center in Laramie, Wyoming. In the process of working with Dozier's papers, Oscar has grown intrigued with Dozier's backstory and impressed by how he did his job. In this episode, he tells us about his selflessness, his business sense, and how the trajectory of Dozier's 1965 series The Loner tracks with that of Batman. Also, more circumstantial evidence that seem to disprove the Fourth Season Myth! Plus, the Amosdoll Music version of the theme, and your response to our discussion of the Funny Feline Felonies! Semple to Dozier - Hi Diddle Riddle Doizer response to Semple Dozier to ABC - cliffhangers Dozier to Rod Serling Dozier to Adam West about Lyle Waggoner screen test Semple to Dozier - Frank Gorshin etc ABC's notes on Hi Diddle Riddle - caviar etc. Dozier response to ABC Semple notes Max Hodge's Mr. Freeze script Semple to Dozier -- "Doom Trap" (which became "Zelda the Great") More letters from Semple More Semple reaction to Hodge script: "Worse than I thought" Bob Kane writes to Dozier with suggestions Docket from Dozier's 1943 trial Dozier pardoned by Harry Truman Dozier's "Glossary" of Hollywood stars Next script: "The Secret of the Impossible Crimes" Discuss this script on the 66 Batman message board!
1966 – Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson entered our lives via ABC on Wednesdays. The television series “Batman” debuted with the episode Hi Diddle Riddle. Each half hour episode contained either part 1 or part 2 of the dynamic duo’s fight against the criminal of the week. Get Batman: The Complete Television Series (Limited Edition) [Blu-ray] […]
In late in 1965, writer Peggy Shaw (a.k.a. Peggy O'Shea) submitted a Batman script called Fashions in Crime. It was based on a story of the same title from Batman 47 (1948), but naturally much expanded, and it shows signs that Shaw must have been reading Lorenzo Semple Jr.'s early Batman scripts (e.g. Hi Diddle Riddle and The Joker Goes to School). While parts of the script fit the tone of Batman '66, others would have been better suited to a Mickey Spillane novel. In this episode, Tim and Paul go through the script, and reveal a surprise ending — not to the story contained in the script, but to the story of the script itself! PLUS: The Washington Dead Cats version of the theme, and your mail! "Fashions in Crime", unfilmed script by Peggy Shaw, PDF "Fashions in Crime" thread on the '66 Batman message board "The Cat's Tale," unfilmed script by Stephen Kandel, PDF "The Cat's Tale," thread on the '66 Batman message board Below, a couple of pages from the 1948 "Fashions in Crime" from Batman 47
In 1965, Lorenzo Semple Jr. wrote the first scripts for the Batman series. Any Bat-fan knows that the Hi Diddle Riddle and Fine Feathered Finks arcs were the first to be written and first to be broadcast. What many of us didn't know was that The Joker Goes to School was also part of that set, received by Howie Horwitz just 20 days after Finks. In this episode, Tim and Paul look over that first draft for more hints to decisions made behind the scenes. Starring in that arc as Susie the Cheerleader was Donna Loren, perhaps best known for Beach Blanket Bingo, but also for singing on Shindig, advertising Dr. Pepper, and appearing on various other '60s shows. In this episode, Tim interviews her for her memories of shooting the School episodes, playing a bad girl for once, whether she actually liked Dr. Pepper, and more! Plus, the Bruce and the Robin Rockers version of the theme, and your mail on the Pop Goes the Joker script! "The Joker Goes to School" PDF script "The Joker Goes to School" thread on the '66 Batman message board "The Penguin's Nest" PDF script "The Penguin's Nest" thread on the '66 Batman message board
Welcome Welcome Welcome!!! I'm glad you joined us on our new venture... into the world of the classic Adam West/ Burt Ward TV series Batman!!! Stay tuned tomorrow for the next thrilling instalment, same Pod time, same Pod channel. more notes to follow i'm sure i'll forget -Grief-
Riddler does stuff! Also, the Batusi! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/tvarchive/support
One of the greatest TV shows of all time, Batman starts off with The Riddler, as he covers for his ultimate scheme with perfectly legal behavior. We'll talk about what happens when we cover for sin by fooling ourselves into thinking we're doing right.
On this episode of the Batcast '66: Brian and Sean discuss and review the first two-parter "Hi Diddle Riddle" and "Smack in the Middle". In this episode, Batman and Robin try to decipher the Riddler's lethal puzzles.Plus, as usual, we geek out about all things Batman! Batcast66-Ep-1.mp3File Size: 111282 kbFile Type: mp3Download File [...]
On this week’s episode of “Bewitched”… wait, this is “Batman”?? What has become of our beloved played-serious-for-humor show? The tone now feels like a full-on sitcom, and the Dynamic Duo have been reduced to Penguin’s playthings, on the excuse that they have to “keep an eye on him” but can’t arrest him JUST YET… Oh, and by the way, there’s a hand puppet in this arc. Still, there’s plenty of interest to talk about in the Penguin-Marsha three-parter: Its reflexivity in presenting the making of a film in a film; how the people on screen can’t see anything we can’t see, even that film crew that’s just ten feet away from them; the way this arc is simultaneously moving ever more aggressively away from the normal formula, and giving us things we haven’t seen since Hi Diddle Riddle! We also get into the background of the Dance of Seven Veils and the “Scene 12” milk bath, and ask the question: if the show is becoming more like a sitcom, does that mean it's MORE or LESS campy? Plus, another overflowing Bat-Mailbag, and the Sam Chalpin version of the Batman theme! Shots of the film crews shown in this arc (click to enlarge)
Join Shawn and Scott as they breakdown and review "Smack in the Middle", the second episode of the iconic 1966 series "Batman"! Listen as they detail this story, which continues from the Batman pilot (covered in last week's episode of the podcast) in which the dastardly Riddler hatches a plot to separate the Dynamic Duo, kidnap Robin, and steal a small country's priceless treasure. They'll talk about Burt Ward's difficult performance, attempting to portray Jill St. John's character, Molly, disguised as his character, Robin. They'll also talk about the only on-screen death to ever occur on the show, why Batman and Robin needlessly caused millions of dollars worth of damage, and the stupidity of Batman falling love with a girl he only talked to for three minutes...oh, and also tried to kill him! From Batmobile chases and "La-zar" beams to well labeled instrumentation and jewel-encrusted woolly mammoths stuffed with postage stamps, not to mention the brilliance of Adam West and Frank Gorshin, this episode has it all! Plus, they rank the cinematic Batmen! So spray some "Can A" in your face, turn off the detect-a-scope, and conclude this campy bat-venture along with us! Na-na na-na na-na na-na na Batman! And don't miss our breakdown of the first part of this story, "Hi Diddle Riddle" in last week's episode! (It'll help this episode make a little more sense!) Please email us at hittingplayshow@gmail.com Hitting Play on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HittingPlay Scott's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MCandFriends Scott's Vine: http://www.vine.co/MCandFriends Scott's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mc_and_friends Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Weazel1978 Shawn's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/3BMMC
Join Shawn and Scott as they breakdown and review "Hi Diddle Riddle", the pilot episode of the iconic 1966 series "Batman"! Listen as they discuss the brilliance of Adam West, playing Batman as a serious detective despite the show's lighthearted campiness. They'll also discuss Batman and Robin's first adversary of the series, The Riddler, played masterfully by the great Frank Gorshin. From The Riddler's near-impossible (but always quickly solved) riddles and Batman's penchant for labeling everything, to interesting facts about the cast and two rare mentions of the murder of Bruce Wayne's parents, they discuss it all, and much, much more!!! Oh, and if that wasn't enough...the "Batusi" also makes an appearance! So sit back with some fresh-squeezed orange juice, disconnect the red telephone, and speed into Gotham along with us! Na-na na-na na-na na-na na Batman! And don't worry! We won't leave you hanging! Look out for our episode about part two of the story, "Smack in the Middle": Same Bat-time, Same Bat-podcast! Please email us at hittingplayshow@gmail.com Hitting Play on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HittingPlay Scott's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/MCandFriends Scott's Vine: http://www.vine.co/MCandFriends Scott's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mc_and_friends Shawn's Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Weazel1978 Shawn's YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/3BMMC
Now that we've set the stage, it's time to get down to business and really look at the Batman show -- and where else to start but the beginning? We talk about how the series made its way to the air, and the pilot story arc Hi Diddle Riddle and Smack in the Middle, starring Frank Gorshin as the Riddler, and Jill St. John as Molly.
"Hi Diddle Riddle"/"Smack in the Middle" January 12/13, 1966 The Riddler has plans for Batman in the form of a lawsuit claiming false arrest, but Batman knows the Riddler is not as innocent as he seems. Can Batman deduce the Riddler's scheme from the puzzles he's hidden inside the lawsuit? Can he figure out that Robin isn't Robin? And can we find all the ideas that would be repeated throughout the series that first led to its success and would ultimately lead to its downfall? Joining John for the first episode of the podcast is author Dayton Ward. Comment on the episode here or write thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com. Dayton Ward is the author of numerous media tie-in fiction works in such realms as Star Trek and The 4400. He is also the author of such original works as Counterstrike, The Last World War, Book 2 and The Genesis Protocol. When he's not writing or working for a software design firm, he's busy indoctrinating his two lovely daughters into the worlds that have so seriously warped his mind.
We're back with a brand new episode of the 1966 Batman series! We're starting fresh with season 1 episode 1 entitled, "Hi Diddle Riddle"! Now you can follow along with us from the beginning as we set out to review every episode of Batman!In this episode, the Riddler is up to no good in Gotham city, and it's up to Batman and Robin to stop him. Will the Riddle succeed? Will Aunt Harriet find out about Bruce and Dick's "fishing trips"? Will Alfred ever get to sit down? Grab a tall glass of orange juice and join us and we find out all this and more on this episode if Steve and Andy Meet Batman! Original Air Date: 3/18/2011
On January 12, 1966, the first episode of Batman appeared on television. The first episode was entitled "Hi Diddle Riddle" and featured the Riddler. Batman and Robin would work to solve the Riddles, frequently using a master computer in the Batcave! Beyond the fiction of television, most serious Bible students will come across passages of Scripture that seem perplexing and riddling in meaning. Consider the passages that pertain to David and the census in 2 Samuel 24 and in 1 Chronicles 21. There are some rather stark differences in these two accounts, which leave the reader puzzling, “What really happened?” Join Mark Lanier and see if we can answer the question.