Batman (1966)
Synopsis
Wealthy entrepreneur Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson lead a double life: they are actually crime fighting duo Batman and Robin. A secret Batpole in the Wayne mansion leads to the Batcave, where Police Commissioner Gordon often calls with the latest emergency threatening Gotham City. Racing to the scene of the crime in the Batmobile, Batman and Robin must (with the help of their trusty Bat-utility-belt) thwart the efforts of a variety of master criminals, including The Riddler, The Joker, Catwoman, and The Penguin.
First Air Date: 1966-01-12
Last Air Date: 1968-03-14
Number of Seasons: 3
Number of Episodes: 120
Created By: William Dozier, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Networks: ABC
Top Cast
- Adam West as Batman
- Burt Ward as Robin
- Neil Hamilton as Commissioner Gordon
- Stafford Repp as Chief O'Hara
- Alan Napier as Alfred
- William Dozier as Narrator (voice)
- Madge Blake as Aunt Harriet Cooper
- Yvonne Craig as Batgirl
- Cesar Romero as The Joker
- Burgess Meredith as The Penguin
Seasons
Specials
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Batman & Robin Host ABC's 1966 Fall Lineup
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Ep. 2: Batgirl Promotional Short
Actress Yvonne Craig was featured in a promotional short, which was shown to ABC executives in order to not only add Batgirl to the cast, but ensure a third season for the television series. The villain in this presentation was Tim Herbert as The Killer Moth, although the villian was never used on the series. This film was never shown on television, however it is featured on numerous video tapes documenting the show.
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Ep. 3: Batmania - from Comics to Screen
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Ep. 4: Batman Screen Tests - Adam West & Burt Ward
This shows Burton Gervis (Burt Ward) and Adam West auditioning for the roles of Batman and Robin. Very interesting to see Burt Ward doing a Karate demonstration for his audition.
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Ep. 5: Batman & Mr. Dozier
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Ep. 6: Return to the Batcave: The Misadventures of Adam and Burt
Almost 35 years after the demise of the original show comes this new television movie that reunites Batman series stars Adam West and Burt Ward in a comedy adventure where they stumble upon a diabolical plot to steal the original Batmobile from a charity benefit! While trying to unravel the details and find The Batmobile, West and Ward flashback to the tumultuous times of their 1966-68 ABC television series to reveal a bizarre behind-the-scenes story of the creation of a television classic, from their on-the-set explosions to their wild real-life encounters with fans.
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Ep. 7: Batman Biography
Biography Channel Documentary The “Caped Crusader” and his loyal sidekick thrilled both children and adults when the comic book heroes segued onto the small screen in 1966. Rare photos, clips, and screen tests, as well as interviews with the show’s cast and creators document the extraordinary three-year flight of Batman the TV series.
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Ep. 8: Batgirl - The Unaired Pilot
In the pilot mild-mannered librarian Barbara Gordon was about to lock-up the Gotham library when Killer Moth and three of his henchmen attempted to kidnap a millionaire checking-out a book in the building. The villainous gang locked Barbara in a back room, but before they could make their escape Batman & Robin arrived to foil their plan. Killer Moth managed to get the drop on the Dynamic Duo and covered them in a confining cocoon, leaving no one to stand in his way. What he didn’t realise was there was a new hero in Gotham and before he had chance to escape, Batgirl arrived to save the day.
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Ep. 9: Clip of The Simpsons S04E09 " Mr Plow"
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Ep. 10: Clip of The Simpsons S14E04 "Large Marge"
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Ep. 11: Clip from Family Guy - S5E17 "It Takes a Village Idiot, and I Married One
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Ep. 12: Clip from "Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story"
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Ep. 13: Space Ghost C2C - S1E08 "Batmantis"
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Ep. 14: Batgirl PSA
Cool equal rights commerical featuring Batman, Robin and Batgirl. Batgirl wants equal pay from Batman or she'll let them blow-up.
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Ep. 15: Holy Memorabilia Batman!
Ralph Garman shows Adam West his collection of Batman memorabilia.
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Ep. 16: Hanging with Batman
Documentary about Adam West
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Ep. 17: Batmania Born!
Documentary about the launch of Batman (1966).
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Ep. 18: Bats of the Round Table
Adam West, Kevin Smith, Ralph Garman, Phil Morris and Jim Lee discuss Batman (1966).
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Ep. 19: Inventing Batman: In the Words of Adam West - Hi Diddle Riddle
A rare treat for the fans as Adam discusses his original script notes bringing Batman to life in the first episode, "Hi Diddle Riddle".
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Ep. 20: Inventing Batman: In the Words of Adam West - Smack in the Middle
A rare treat for the fans as Adam discusses his original script notes bringing Batman to life in the second episode, "Smack In The Middle".
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Ep. 21: Na Na Na Batman!
Hollywood stars provide fond memories of Batman.
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Ep. 22: Batman Screen Tests - Lyle Waggoner and Peter Deyell
No overview for this episode.
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Ep. 23: Next Week's Villain
The villain tags will be re-issued as an assembled string.
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Ep. 24: James Blakeley Tribute
Interview with James Blakeley - Post Production Supervisor
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