The 60s Batman Show

[Joker85]

I know it was campy and lame and sometimes stupid, but are there any fans of this show out there? I grew up watching reruns of it on the old Family Channel and then when it came on FX after Wonder Woman. I loved it!! Now I like to watch it just for laughs. Also, I think that Julie Newmar and Burgess Meredith were better than Michelle Pfeiffer and Danny DeVito as Catwoman and Penguin. What do you guys think?

[James Harvey]

I can remember watching that show everyday at 6pm (AT) for the whole hour, being glued to the screen! I taped a couple episodes and occasionally watch it. It's actually not a bad show, and had a huge budget for it's time.

[Nass]

I also grew up with it, mostly because of my father, but I enjoyed it. Green Hornet too. Its Batman, its just the way he was in that era as Ive said before. Its also nice to see some classic Dick Grayson Robin adventures, without all those other side kicks and guest stars, just Batman, Robin, and occasicnally Batgirl. Great show.

[James]

Great Batmobile. It's the car you see Adam, the chicks love the car!

Shame Caesar couldn't have shaved off his 'tache for the Joker!

Notice in ROTJ how Joker refers to Wayne's location as 'Stately Wayne Manor'!

[nerdgirl]

Hi Joker85!

I'm a huge fan of the 1960s Batman show. I loved the show ever since my grandmother introduced me to it in 1983, when I was 6. Now, I have all but two of the the episodes on tape from when it ran on FX in 1997 (I'm missing the Minstrel two-parter), and I'm retaping the ones that are currently airing on Sci-Fi (the show is cut to make room for more commercials, and the channels cut out different parts). I also have the 1966 movie on tape.

For those who may not be aware, Sci-Fi is having another Bat-marathon tomorrow (Monday, May 14) from 11 am to 4 pm. I'll come back with a list of the episodes to air.

I am also so bad (or to me, good) that I write fanfiction based on the show. So far, I have written three two-parters for a site called the The Batgirl Bat-Trap Homepage, which houses fanfiction that continues the continuity of the 1960s series. Currently, I am working on another two-parter, which will debut in the fall, and I have two more in the works. Also, the current editor of the site, twof, may be stepping down in January 2003, and I may be taking his place. Below are what I have done so far.

Part 1: Gender Bender
Part 2: With More to Render

Part 1: Guests From Beyond
Part 2: Breaking the Earthly Bond

Part 1: Making Headlines
Part 2: Beating Deadlines

Have a great week!

nerdgirl

[James Harvey]

That's great! I love the name of your fanfics. I think you're doing a great job, and I think you're the perfect person for the job if "twof" has to step down! The 1960s show is a good show. The Bat-Shark Repelent remains the most hysterical thing about the show.

[joker]

i rember watching that show. i loved it. but i hate it now.

[Kylewayne]

To the Batmobile...let's go
Atomic battery is to power
Turbine is up to speed...
Roger, ready to move out!!!

Ok, as you can see...I loved that show when I was a little kid. It was funny seing Dick Grayson pop-up with these stupid lines " Holy Guacamole Batman ". Grayson did look dorky in that show Then again...they all did Now I am wondering what kept me glued to that show as a kid. Oh well!, it was a good show for that time, it was funny, goofy, and silly. Adam West was great as Batman...I just don't remember who was the actor who played Grayson.

BTW, this is a good topic Joker85!!!

PS: Julie Newmar and the rest of the old crew were great

[joker]

best line ever:holy pot roast batman!

[nerdgirl]

Hi everyone!

As I promised earlier, I'm now back to list the 10 episodes that will air later today on the Sci-Fi channel. If you don't have these and want them, I highly suggest that you get your VCRs ready!

Note: All of the times listed are in Eastern Daylight Time. Please check your local listings for other time zones.

Monday, May 14, 2001

11:00 am--A PIECE OF THE ACTION (PT 1)--A Green Hornet team-up
11:30 am--BATMAN'S SATISFACTION (PT 2)
12:00 pm--FINE FEATHERED FINKS (PT 1)
12:30 pm--THE PENGUIN'S A JINX (PT 2)
1:00 pm--ICE SPY (PT 1)
1:30 pm--THE DUO DEFY (PT 2)
2:00 pm--THE WAIL OF THE SIREN
2:30 pm--LOUIS, THE LILAC
3:00 pm--THE JOKER'S LAST LAUGH (PT 1)
3:30 pm--THE JOKER'S EPITAPH (PT 2)

There is another marathon coming up on a Monday in June. I'll give the date nd list of episodes for that marathon later this week.

Be sure to tune in, same Bat-time, same Bat-thread!

Have a glorious week!

nerdgirl

[nerdgirl]

Hi everyone!

I'm not going to make you wait that long to find out what episodes will air in June. After today, the next Bat-marathon will run on Monday, June 18 from 11 am to 4 pm EDT. Below is the schedule for that day.

Monday, June 18, 2001

11:00 am--NORA CLAVICLE AND THE LADIES' CRIME CLUB
11:30 am--SURF'S UP! JOKER'S UNDER!
12:00 pm--THE RING OF WAX (PT 1)
12:30 pm--GIVE 'EM THE AXE (PT 2)
1:00 pm--THE BLACK WIDOW STRIKES AGAIN (PT 1)
1:30 pm--CAUGHT IN THE SPIDER'S DEN (PT 2)
2:00 pm--THE SPELL OF TUT (PT 1)
2:30 pm--TUT'S CASE IS SHUT (PT 2)
3:00 pm--DEATH IN SLOW MOTION (PT 1)
3:30 pm--THE RIDDLER'S FALSE NOTION (PT 2)

Usually, the Sci-Fi Channel runs one of these marathons one Monday per month as part of their Superhero Land extravaganzas. There is no information on the July marathon, but when I get it, I'll pass it along to you!

Have a brilliant day!

nerdgirl

[Domino]

I was just a small child when the show first aired in January, 1966(yes, I am old) but I loved it! I pinned a towel around my neck and ran around like Batman and Robin, beginning a lifelong interest in the character. I still love the show today if for nothing else than nostalgic reasons.

[RAMPAGE]

Be sure to tell us about that Green Hornet crossover. Man, that'd be cool.

Question: How come Green Hornet always fought when it was Kato (his driver) that could really kick butt?

[Clayface]

Originally posted by joker
i rember watching that show. i loved it. but i hate it now.

That's funny - I hated it then and I hate it now!

[Kylewayne]

Originally posted by Clayface

That's funny - I hated it then and I hate it now!

And why didn't you like it ...hmmm...inquiring minds wants to know ?

[Clayface]

Originally posted by kylewayne



And why didn't you like it ...hmmm...inquiring minds wants to know ?

One word: camp.

[Domino]

The Batman TV show was as Pinky and the Brain is; that is to say, it was great for little kids who didn't know any better, and it had double entendres and nostalgia for adults. Building a show for two simultaneous demographics is a great method for getting a successful show.

[Clayface]

Funny, I always hated Pinky and the Brain too!

[Inque]

what's wrong with pinky and the brain?!?!? i loved pinky and the brain!!!!!!

[James]

Sorry Inky, Pinkie & The Brain left me slightly cold... except that one where they tried to take over the world.....