Podcast appearances and mentions of joel eisner

Famously, Burt Ward has said that, in the episode BETTER LUCK NEXT TIME, he was placed above a pit of tigers, with meat hanging above him that encouraged the tigers to jump. Meanwhile, in THE OFFICIAL BATMAN BATBOOK, Joel Eisner says there were no live tigers, just a clip from an old movie. Who's right? The answer may surprise you! Scott Sebring has shared his interesting research on this topic with us, and we share it in this episode - available only on Patreon!

TV historian and author Joel Eisner delves into the fascinating world of the Batman '66 TV series, sharing untold stories and insider details from his definitive Official Batman Batbook. Discover how Eisner navigated the complexities of securing rights, his unique approach to documenting the show, and the exclusive insights he gathered from the cast and crew. Episode Highlights: The Creation of the Batbook: Joel Eisner shares the inspiration behind the Official Batman Batbook, detailing how he set out to create a comprehensive guide that would stand the test of time. Learn about his dedication to capturing authentic voices from those who worked on the show, ensuring that every detail was accurate and engaging for fans. Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Stories: Eisner recounts intriguing and lesser-known anecdotes from the Batman '66 TV series, including the challenges of getting interviews with key cast members, the creative control battles with Adam West and Burt Ward, and the meticulous research that went into uncovering the show's history. Navigating Legal and Licensing Challenges: Discover the complex legal journey Eisner undertook to secure the rights to publish the Batbook. From dealing with network executives to overcoming unforeseen obstacles, Eisner's persistence and passion for the project shine through. The Legacy of Batman '66: Eisner discusses the enduring appeal of the Batman '66 TV series and how it shaped the future of TV show guides. He also reflects on the influence of the show on popular culture and why it continues to resonate with audiences decades later. Personal Interactions with the Cast and Crew: Gain insights into Eisner's personal experiences with the stars of Batman '66, including his meetings with Adam West and Burt Ward, and how these interactions influenced the final content of the Batbook. Eisner also shares stories of his ongoing friendships with other cast members and guest stars from the series.   You're going to love my conversation with Joel Eisner The Offical Batman Batbook: Reviesed Bat Edition   Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show   Ways to support the show: Buy me a coffee (support the show) TeePublic Store: Classic Conversations merch and more! Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.  

Closing out our series on the Misfits, we start off with a tiny recap on Static Age and discuss the Fly series that inspired the Misfits Return of the Fly song. THX 1138 and the ominous but obvious meaning of We Are 138. Moving on, we get into Walk Among Us, The Creature Walks Among Us and the American Psycho album. The BAT-RAT-SPIDER and Cinemagic Process from The Angry Red Planet, along with one of our favorites, Ray Harryhausen's flying saucers in Earth vs the Flying Saucers. A few real life UFO tales and Teenagers from Outer Space, Invaders from Mars (‘53 and ‘86), with the remake focusing on Stan Winston's creature FX. We also touch on the horrible Astro Zombies film and the Misfits songs they inspired that are so good you can't help but sing along, same goes with The Brain Eaters. Check out all of the music from this episode on this week's SPOTIFY PLAYLIST HERE. Our sources for this episode: This Music Leaves Stains: The Complete History of the Misfits by James Greene Jr., Book of the Dead: The Complete History of Zombie Cinema by Jamie Russell, The Price of Fear: The Film Career of Vincent Price in His Own Words by Joel Eisner, Universal Studios Monsters: A Legacy of Horror by Michael Mallory, Keep Watching the Skies! American Science Fiction Films of the Fifties by Bill Warren, Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema by Vanessa Harryhausen, and The Winston Effect: The Art and History of Stan Winston Studio by Jody Duncan. Follow and drop us a line on the most evil Instagram and Facebook or @last3rowspodcast@gmail.com

On Part II of our Misfits series, we are covering lots of Horror Business! We kick off with a lengthy bit on the history of horror in music including Louis Armstrong's Skeleton in the Closet from the film Pennies from Heaven, the man who allowed the devil to tune his guitar in exchange for his soul - Robert Johnson's Me and the Devil Blues, the first true shock rock persona - Screaming' Jay Hawkins' I Put a Spell on You, Bobby “Boris” Pickett and the many variations of the Monster Mash, Splatter Platters and America's fascination with the morbid, Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osbourne's animal mishaps, the Universal madman Dwight Fry, The Cramps and a small rundown on Psychobilly, Horrorbilly, and Gothabilly, 45 Grave and Riboflavin-Flavored Non-Carbonated, Polyunsaturated Blood, Bauhaus and The Damned. Then, we pick up from last week with the Crimson Ghost and Horror Business, the deaths of Nancy Spungeon and Sid Vicious, Tammy, Hitchcock, Bernard Herrmann and the infamous shower scene in Psycho, the documentary 78/52 and the Bomb Under the Table Technique, Diabolique's influence on Psycho and the sequels, Vera Clouzot's untimely death and her work on The Wages of Fear - remade as Sorcerer, Scarface and Raging Bull scenes that copy Psycho, Night of the Living Dead, George A. Romero and his work with the Misfits on Bruiser, the Famous Monster's album and the singles from the movie Bruiser, 3 Hits from Hell and the Fiend Club, Horror Hotel aka the City of the Dead, Jason Statham, King Diamond's Sleepless Nights, White and Rob Zombie, Fanatic aka Die, Die My Darling! with Tallulah Bankhead, Vincent Price and the Oblong Box, Herschell Gordon Lewis and his Blood Feast's inspiration on the slasher genre, Earth A.D./Wolfs Blood and the Psychopath aka Schizo, and last but not least…Mommy, Can I Go Out and Kill Tonight!?! Check out all of the music from this episode on this week's SPOTIFY PLAYLIST HERE. Our sources for this episode: This Music Leaves Stains: The Complete History of the Misfits by James Greene Jr., Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film, 1978-1986 by Adam Rockoff, Hammer Films: An Exhaustive Filmography by Tom Johnson and Deborah Del Vecchio, Book of the Dead: The Complete History of Zombie Cinema by Jamie Russell, and The Price of Fear: The Film Career of Vincent Price in His Own Words by Joel Eisner. Follow and hit us up on Instagram and Facebook or @last3rowspodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for listening!

Surf's Up, Joker's Under is perhaps the most polarizing episode of Batman. Some call it their favorite of season three, or even of the whole series, while Joel Eisner has called it "by far, one of the worst Joker episodes," and even '66 Joker himself Cesar Romero didn't like it. Why is this episode so divisive? Why do the villains in season three keep thinking that taking over one small segment of society (surfing, boxing, flower children) will lead to world domination, without ever explaining Step Two? And who else but us (joined by Horrophelia/"Married With Children" Podcast host Al Edwards) would go to the beach for a "Camping Trip"? Plus, the Bjoern Angermann version of the theme, the awarding of the "D'o(ugh) Prize" for the best alternate lyrics to the Batgirl theme, and your mail! dogtalktv.com, featuring former Catwoman kitten Pat Becker! Here are the entries in the "Batgirl theme alternate lyrics" contest. Which one won? Listen to find out? Ken Holtzhouser Batgiiirrrl BATGIRL Batgiiiirrrl BATGIRL A last ditch attempt To secure a season three... A high-kicking heroine For BAT equality Batgiiiirrrl BATGIRL Batgiiiirrrl BATGIRL A hero for girls All of Gotham can attest With an outfit so tight We can all watch her digest Yeaaaaaaahhhh Who is the audience for Batgiiiirrrl BATGIRL Batgiiiirrrl BATGIRL what is the deal with Batgiiiiiiiirrrrrlllllll   Keith Mayo Batgirrrl, Batgirl! Batgirrrl, Batgirl! What if Yvonne hadn't been 'dozier's choice? What if he picked some chick with a man's voice? Batgirrrl, Batgirl! Batgirrrl, Batgirl! High kickin', fast spinnin', trampin' the boards 4th season you'd have replaced Mr. Ward   Guy Incognito That girl, that twirl! Torture Tim 'n' Paul! Cosplay librarian, anything to show With your degree, maybe? The answer's clearly no. That girl, that twirl! Torture Tim 'n' Paul! Was I kicked in my head before writing these lyrics? Should I wait 'til I'm healed to write a tune that sticks? Naaah, who's taking me to Hospital, Hospital! Waaah, who's gonna take me? That girl!   CLAVIERANKH Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl A third season gimmick to bring the ratings up Forced to wear a bra that's made of sno-cone cups. Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl Only allowed to fight like your in a ballet Then slip out and let Batman think he saved the day You get no respect Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl You get no respect Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl Batman says crime fighting isn't women's work. You do the job while Batman is a jerk Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl In season three you're the one with all the smarts Then you give the credit to tea leaves and Tarot cards No respect for you Batgirl Batgirl, Batgirl Batgirl No respect for you.

The notorious European criminal Sandman is in town - and he’s teamed up with Catwoman! But that’s not how writer Ellis St. Joseph had envisioned this episode, which he based on the classic film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.” He had written a Catwoman-free script, and Michael Rennie wasn’t in it, either! Tim and Paul are joined by cartoonist and podcaster Joe Dator to discuss the crumbling of St. Joseph’s vision; how Batman’s inability to envision switching costumes anywhere other than along the Batpoles creates logistical nightmares — and is also perfect for this iteration of the character; J. Pauline Spaghetti, Getty Images, and a certain Bat-related video in their library; and some Bat-gossip! ALSO: The Kinks’ version of the Batman theme, and your mail! Joel Eisner on Ellis St. Joseph & Sandman The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (with English title cards) Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (in the original German) The Devil's Hand, starring Neil Hamilton and Robert Alda The Day the Earth Stood Still, starring Michael Rennie (clip) Sextette, starring Mae West (trailer) Joe Dator interviewed by Tim on Deconstructing Comics Tim and Joe discuss Mr. Roboto on Songs You're Sick Of Howie Horwitz Howie Horwitz in the final Batman episode Howie Horwitz? You decide!   Carl Christie Carl Christie? You decide! (compare the noses!)

Joel Eisner is the author of three successful tv pop culture books including the bestselling Off (selling over 100,000 copies worldwide). He has co-written and His latest book 

Joel Eisner is the author of three successful tv pop culture books including the bestselling Off (selling over 100,000 copies worldwide). He has co-written and His latest book 

Joel Eisner is the author of three successful tv pop culture books including the bestselling Off (selling over 100,000 copies worldwide). He has co-writteN and His latest booka newly updated and enlarged book of Vincent Price Upcoming projects include an authorized biography of actor Vincent Price. The book authorized by Mr. Price prior to his death, is the first book to contain hundreds of stories and memories in Price’s own words.  

Joel Eisner is the author of three successful tv pop culture books including the bestselling Off (selling over 100,000 copies worldwide). He has co-writteN and His latest booka newly updated and enlarged book of Vincent Price Upcoming projects include an authorized biography of actor Vincent Price. The book authorized by Mr. Price prior to his death, is the first book to contain hundreds of stories and memories in Price’s own words.