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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 10h

60 YEARS AGO: 10/5/66 "The Greatest Mother of Them All" is first broadcast, followed by "Ma Parker" the next night. Shelley Winters plays a mother who's also a MUTHA! Ma Parker is based on real-life crook "Ma" Kate Barker, whom Winters also played in 1970 movie "Bloody Mama"! #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

B-A-T 40: Burt Ward also released a record, written and produced by a pre-fame Frank Zappa, who wisely (we'll get to that) chose to give Burt a spoken-word record with musical accompaniment. Burt reads some (apparently real) mail from fans. BoyWonder-mania! #Batman66 www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjoL...

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Boy Wonder, I Love You

A strange and but beautiful song written and arranged by Frank Zappa, featuring Burt Ward as Robin.

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

YES -- er, WHAT? COMMISSIONER! "The Bookworm Turns" (S1 E29) gives us the biggest deviation from the usual #Batman66 teaser formula, with a shockingly violent scene that turns out to be a put-on: Dick spots the Bookworm on TV at the opening of a bridge; then Gordon is seemingly shot!

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

B-A-T 40: It's admittedly a low bar, but Frank Gorshin's turn at recording a single in #Batman66 character is probably the best of the bunch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAlf... Got a great beat, easy to Batusi to!

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THE RIDDLER - FRANK GORSHIN

THE RIDDLER - FRANK GORSHIN (SONG).

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

BAT ART: Leslie Thomas draws up an idea for how the fight scene in "Ring Around the Riddler" (S3 E2) might look. And in fact, pretty much DID look!

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

B-A-T 40: Burgess Meredith was another #Batman66 cast member to get on the recording artist train: the single "The Capture"/"The Escape". They're really two halves of the same song, telling a story. Burgess is more interesting than the song, though. The Capture: www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3CZ...

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Burgess Meredith - The Capture

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

B-A-T 40: Another record from Adam, this one released as a single in the UK in 1976, and also this music video of it! Um... Adam is the only recommendable thing about it. It's not good. www.facebook.com/groups/roknr... (Sorry, this Facebook posting of it seems to be all that's out there!)

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

60 YEARS AGO: 9/28/66 "The Spell of Tut" is broadcast, with "Tut's Case is Shut" dropping the next night. Tut extracts blood from a long-dead scarab to make a potion that will subsume people to his will -- can the Duo prevent him from putting it in the water supply? Holy reservoir! #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Robert Joseph Hogan, born 9/28/1933 in Jamaica, Queens, NY! He played Paul Diamante in the George Sanders Mr. Freeze arc (S1 E7-8). Began acting in 1960 and continued till 2018. Appeared in a total of 90 different TV shows. #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Roger Charles Carmel, born 9/27/1932 in Brooklyn! He was Colonel Gumm in the #Batman66-meets-Green Hornet arc (S2E51-52). On #StarTrekTOS he was Harry Mudd in 2 eps, plus 1 more in The Animated Series. Ubiquitous in '60s and '70s TV: I Spy, Munsters, All in the Family, etc.

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Gail Hire, born 9/27/1941 in Chicago! Gail has only 2 IMDB credits. On #Batman66 she played Egghead's moll Miss Bacon (S2 E13-14). It's a relatively rare case where the villain's romance with the moll is stated out loud. Of course, by S3 she'd been jilted for Olga!

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

B-A-T 40: Several Bat-cast members released singles to take advantage of the height of #Batman66's popularity. Adam West mirandized us with this Bat-ditty... www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZlj... Don't think the ladies in 1966 were reacting to his face the way the woman in the song does!

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Adam West - Miranda

A strange song Adam West sang during the height of his bat-popularity in the '60s.

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

When #Batman66 came out on home video in 2014, my brother gave me the DVD set for Christmas. That's what started the idea of podcasting about the show. You can clearly see the results of 12 years of frequent use!

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

BAT BITS: Our review of the 2013 film "Starring Adam West", and our own thoughts on Adam: Was he a "role model" or "idol" to us? Our thoughts run in a slightly different direction... Join our Patreon for $2/month to listen! www.patreon.com/deconcomics #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

BAT-THEME COVER: Verily, 'tis a thousayd truth, there doth exist a medeival versione of Neal Hefti's #Batman66 theme! Hail, O Bayeux Tapestry! www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6Mo... (Thanx to cooltranslators.com/medieval-eng...)

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Batman theme - Bardcore style

Neal Hefti's 1966 Batman theme in a 'Medieval'/Barcore style. Original arrangement performed on real instruments, with voices, bodhran, tambourine, mandolin, recorders and bagpipe chanter (in lieu of…

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Dr Pop Culture USA @drpopcultureusa.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Another version of Tut from DC Comics : Regis "King Tut" Tuttle is an Egyptian-obsessed used car salesman in Smallville who serves as an adversary and foil for Jimmy Olsen and Bizarro in the 2015 comic series Bizarro.

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

YES COMMISSIONER: A talking sphinx in a Gotham park! Gordon thinks it's a publicity stunt to promote an exhibit of Egyptian antiquities. But museum chairman Bruce bluntly refutes that, then stalls on Harriet till the other shoe drops and the Batphone beeps. Such an impetuous pair! #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

BAT-ART: Yo ho! Leslie Thomas' concept art for the interior of the Penguin Sub from the #Batman66 movie, and how his visualization was translated to the big screen!

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

60 YEARS AGO: 9/21/66 "The Minstrel's Shakedown" is broadcast, followed by "Barbecued Batman?" the next evening. Van Johnson guests. Not a bad ep, but thematically confusing. Why threaten the stock market rather than do something music-themed? #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Silver Age Batman #25: "Two-Face Strikes Again!" Two-Face is pulling his usual "2" related crimes, but in a different pattern that puzzles #Batman. Tim and Patrick discuss this story from BATMAN #81, February 1954! Join us for $4/month to listen! www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to the star of #Batman66, Adam West, born William West Anderson on 9/19/1928 in Walla Walla Washington, where a big annual celebration is going on today! He was a great comic actor who battled against typecasting and made a nice comeback in his later years. We miss him! #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Roddy McDowall, born 9/17/1928 in London! Did modeling as a baby. First appeared in film in the UK age 10. By 1941 he was in US films -- "How Green Was My Valley", "My Friend Flicka", "Lassie Come Home". Spent the '50s in NYC, appearing in many TV shows.

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Jack Kelly, born 9/16/1927 in NYC! Most famous as Bart Maverick from the Maverick TV series (1957-1962). On #Batman66 he played reporter (and stealth Catwoman conspirator) Jack O'Shea in "Hot off the Griddle" / "The Cat and the Fiddle" (S2 E3-4).

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Joe DiReda, born 9/16/1928 in Worcester, MA! On #Batman66 he played Joker henchman Mars (at right) in the Zodiac Crimes 3-parter. Active from early '50s anthology series to late '80s General Hospital!

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

YES, COMMISSIONER: Bruce & Dick do jigsaw puzzle face down as "visual memory" training; Alfred enters to "solicit their presence" for Gordon. Natch, Harriet enters w/snacks as they leave. Alfred says they're off to grab latest new binoculars. In fact, Joker has just stolen ... a hairpin?! #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

60 YEARS AGO: 9/14/1966 "Hot off the Griddle" is broadcast, followed by "The Cat and the Fiddle" the next evening. Here's Leslie Thomas' concept BAT-ART for Catwoman's capture of the Duo, and how it looked on the tube! #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Jock Gaynor, born 9/14/1929 in NYC. Appeared in a number of westerns and other shows in the '60s. On #Batman66 played Catwoman henchman Spade in "That Darn Catwoman" (S2 E40-41). Married to Grace Gaynor, who played Penguin moll Chickadee in "The Penguin's Nest".

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Peter Brooks, born 9/13/1930 in Magog, Quebec. On #Batman66 he played Machine Gun in the Ma Parker 2-parter (S2 E9-10). Seen in many other '60s TV shows, like My Three Sons (18 eps, as Hank Ferguson), Petticoat Junction, Mr. Ed, The Addams Family, Gidget, and Hogan's Heroes!

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Norman Alden, born 9/13/1924. On #Batman66 he played a nameless Joker henchman (at right in pic) in "The Joker Trumps an Ace"/"Batman Sets the Pace" (S1E25-26). Regarded as a good actor who didn't get a big break. Best known as 1955 cafe owner Lou in "Back to the Future"!

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to John Crawford, born Cleve Richardson 9/13/1920 in Colfax, WA. Known for disaster movies "The Poseidon Adventure" (1972) "The Towering Inferno" (1974). On #Batman66 he was Printer's Devil in the Bookworm 2-parter (S1 E29-30). Played both sides of WWII in 7 eps of Hogan's Heroes!

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Gene Dynarski, born 9/13/33 in Brooklyn, NY. Stage actor before taking on TV. On #Batman66 he played Egghead goon Benedict (S2 E13-14). Appeared in "Close Encounters" (1977) as Ike. Also The Monkees, General Hospital, Bonanza, Starsky & Hutch.

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's not his birthday, but I just discovered that, apparently, #Batman66 conceptual illustrator A. Leslie Thomas is still alive, at age 100! Happy belated Bat-birthday (June 2)! Here's a page showing some of the other stuff he worked on: www.tvguide.com/celebrities/...

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A. Leslie Thomas List of Movies and TV Shows - TV Guide

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Charles Dierkop, born 9/11/1936 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Played Penguin goon Dustbag in "The Penguin's Clean Sweep" (S3E20). Larger role in #StarTrekTOS S2 E14 "Wolf in the Fold" as Morla. Appeared in both The Sting & Butch Cassidy, & many others from 1960s to 2010s! #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to James O'Hara, born 9/11/1927 in Dublin, Ireland! Brother to both actress Maureen O'Hara and #Batman66 asst producer Charles FitzSimons. Appeared on the show 12 times as a uniformed cop, usually called Sgt. O'Leary. Also Airport Control Tower Man in the '66 movie.

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

BAT BITS #41 is now live on our Patreon for $2/month! The script for "Zelda the Great" drew on the comics story "Batman's Inescapable Doom-Trap." But before that, a treatment for the story was written that was quite different. We discuss that treatment. www.patreon.com/deconcomics #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

BAT-ART: Leslie Thomas' concept art for The Bookworm, and Roddy McDowell bringing the character to life! #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Robertson also played Uncle Ben in Sam Raimi's "Spider-Man" movies. And of course, we all know him as criminal cowboy Shame on #Batman66! 2/2

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Clifford Parker Robertson III, born 9/10/1923 in San Diego. Famous for such roles as Buzz Aldrin in "Return to Earth"; CIA director in "Washington: Behind Closed Doors"; Charly Gordon in "Charly" (based on "Flowers for Algernon"); & J. Higgins in "Three Days of the Condor." 1/2

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

In honor of Neil Hamilton's birthday, check out our BATPOLES episode on his life: tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/206-neil-ham... #Batman66 2/2

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to James Neil Hamilton, born 9/9/1899 in Lynn, Mass., our Commissioner Gordon. He was a silent film star, getting his break in D.W. Griffith's "The White Rose." Had trouble getting A level work in the mid-1940s after insulting a film exec. #Batman66 1/2

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

60 YEARS AGO: 9/9/1966 Greenway Productions' "The Green Hornet" TV show debuts, starring Van Williams, former star of drama "Surfside 6", and Bruce Lee, whose stardom would soon eclipse Williams'. We devoted an episode of TO THE BATPOLES! to GH: tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/061-who-is-t... #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

YES, COMMISSIONER: Wax figure of Batman stolen? The work of the Riddler! The Batphone rings as Bruce, Dick, & Harriet play a game of global capitals. With the excuse that he & Dick are to have dinner with a college chum. "The RIddler! He's struck again!" says Gordon. And they're off! #Batman66

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

HAPPY BAT-BIRTHDAY to Eddie Ness, born 9/7/1922 in MN. He has only a handful of screen credits, 2 of them on #Batman66: "Millionaire" camping with Bruce ("check the muskrat traps") in "The Devil's Fingers" (S2 E15) & Coast Guard Officer who can't find an icebreaker in "The Duo Defy" (S2 E60)!

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TO THE BATPOLES! podcast @tothebatpoles.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Listen to our TO THE BATPOLES podcast ep on Stanley Ralph Ross' script for "Shoot a Crooked Arrow". Examining the script, we can see what Ross meant to have happen in some of the weirder scenes. tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/072-archer-f... #Batman66

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