query: who played robin on the tv series batman

pos: Burt Ward Burt Ward Burt Ward (born Bert John Gervis Jr. , July 6, 1945) is an American actor and activist best known for his portrayal of Robin, the sidekick of Batman (played by Adam West), in the television series "Batman" (1966–1968), its theatrical feature film, the 1977 Saturday Morning animated series "The New Adventures of Batman", "Legends of the Superheroes" (1979), and two animated feature films, "" (2016) and "Batman vs. Two-Face" (2017). Ward was born Bert John Gervis Jr., on July 6, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. His father, Bert Sr., was the owner of a traveling ice show called

pos: Batman (1966 film) Batman (1966 film) Batman (often promoted as Batman: The Movie) is a 1966 American superhero film based on the "Batman" television series, and the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character Batman. Released by 20th Century Fox, the film starred Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin. The film hit theaters two months after the of the television series. The film includes most members of the original TV cast, with the exception of Lee Meriwether as Catwoman, the character previously played by Julie Newmar in two episodes of the series' first season. When Batman and Robin

pos: Adam West honorees in the company's 50th-anniversary publication "Fifty Who Made DC Great" for his work on the "Batman" series. West was considered to play Thomas Wayne, Bruce Wayne's father, in Tim Burton's 1989 "Batman" film. Originally, he wanted to play Batman. West never appeared in any of the theatrically released post-1960s Batman franchise motion pictures and, to date, neither has Burt Ward (Robin, from the TV series). West made an appearance in a 1992 episode of "" on Fox, but not as Batman (as the role of Batman was already being played by Kevin Conroy). Instead, he portrayed Simon Trent, a

pos: "Holy..." "Holy..." "Holy…!" (for example "Holy cow!", "Holy mackerel!" or "Holy smoke!") is an exclamation of surprise used mostly in English-speaking countries. Robin of the "Batman" TV series is noted for his many catchphrase "Holy…" exclamations. The lines in the 1960s TV series were uttered by Burt Ward who played Robin, who delivered the exclamations in a nasal voice. Many of the camp quips are directly related to the plot; for example, "Holy Graf Zeppelin!" is uttered by Robin upon seeing an aerial balloon. According to New York wellness expert Scott A. Morofsky, Robin would "inevitably refer to an intense experience

pos: "Holy..." title is the name of one of the documentaries itself. "Holy..." "Holy…!" (for example "Holy cow!", "Holy mackerel!" or "Holy smoke!") is an exclamation of surprise used mostly in English-speaking countries. Robin of the "Batman" TV series is noted for his many catchphrase "Holy…" exclamations. The lines in the 1960s TV series were uttered by Burt Ward who played Robin, who delivered the exclamations in a nasal voice. Many of the camp quips are directly related to the plot; for example, "Holy Graf Zeppelin!" is uttered by Robin upon seeing an aerial balloon. According to New York wellness expert Scott

pos: Batman (TV series) September 1966 and March 1967 "Batman" appearances mentioned above), Batman and Robin can be seen climbing a building on a television set. There was one other Green Hornet & Kato appearance that was "not" on the "Batman" TV series nor on "The Green Hornet" TV series: a segment of the "Milton Berle Show/The Hollywood Palace" aired in the Fall of 1966 brought together The Green Hornet and Kato (Van Williams and Bruce Lee), and Batman (Adam West), in a comedy sketch with Milton Berle, in which Bruce Lee demonstrates his martial arts expertise. Burt Ward as "Robin" was not included

pos: Robin (character) "Batman" serials. Burt Ward played him in the 1966–1968 "Batman" television series and the related 1966 film. In the live-action movies "Batman Forever" and "Batman & Robin", he was played by Chris O'Donnell. Michael Cera voiced the character in "The Lego Batman Movie". The Dick Grayson version of Robin also appears in "", voiced by Loren Lester. Grayson is replaced by Tim Drake, played by Mathew Valencia, in the subsequent series "The New Batman Adventures". The animated series "Teen Titans" features Robin (voiced by Scott Menville) as the leader of a team of young heroes; it is hinted in several

pos: Batman (TV series) Batman (TV series) Batman is a 1960s American live action television series, based on the DC comic book character of the same name. It stars Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin – two crime-fighting heroes who defend Gotham City from a variety of arch villains. It is known for its camp style, upbeat theme music, and its intentionally humorous, simplistic morality (aimed at its largely teenage audience). This included championing the importance of using seat belts, doing homework, eating vegetables, and drinking milk. It was described by executive producer William Dozier as the only situation comedy on

pos: Batman (TV series) and Alfred. Also, Adam West is a playable character. The Batmobile from the show is also included as a drivable vehicle. The end credits sequence remakes the Batclimb window cameos. Batman (TV series) Batman is a 1960s American live action television series, based on the DC comic book character of the same name. It stars Adam West as Batman and Burt Ward as Robin – two crime-fighting heroes who defend Gotham City from a variety of arch villains. It is known for its camp style, upbeat theme music, and its intentionally humorous, simplistic morality (aimed at its largely teenage audience).

pos: Batman (TV series) to explain to children that Batman could not fly. Ward exclaimed in one line, "Holy broken vones!" during this filming. In a 1974 PSA for the U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division narrated by William Dozier, Batman and Robin were tied to a post amid the threat of a ticking time bomb, but Batgirl (Yvonne Craig) refused to release them because she was paid less than Robin (Burt Ward), in violation of the Federal Equal Pay Law. Dick Gautier played Batman this time, because West was, at the time, trying to distance himself from the role. During the

pos: Batman (TV series) on "Robot Chicken". In the plot, when Batman brings over a Superman from another dimension to make him jealous, Superman retaliates by bringing the Adam West Batman, who trumps the Robot Chicken Batman by addressing the glucose issue of muffins and dancing. He is later seen battling the "Arkham" versions of Batman's villains and is killed by Penguin's anthrax gas. Burt Ward kidnaps him as well as the Robot Chicken Robin and takes them to the Lazarus Pit, where he resurrects West's Batman and makes himself younger to relive the glory days. He only kidnapped Robot Chicken Robin so he

pos: Batman in film Batman in film The fictional superhero Batman, who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, has appeared in various films since his inception. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, the character first starred in two serial films in the 1940s: "Batman" and "Batman and Robin". The character also appeared in the 1966 film "Batman", which was a feature film adaptation of the 1960s "Batman" TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward, who also starred in the film. Toward the end of the 1980s, the Warner Bros. studio began producing a series of feature films starring Batman,

pos: Film Freak an average night of his job. Film Freak Film Freak is the name of two DC Comics villains and enemies of Batman and Catwoman. They are of the myriad "gimmick" villains in Gotham City, their trademark being their obsession with motion pictures. The Burt Weston version of Film Freak first appeared in "Batman" #395 and was created by Doug Moench and Tom Mandrake. The name Burt Weston is a nod to Adam West and Burt Ward who played Batman and Robin (respectively) in the 1960s TV series. The "Edison" version of Film Freak first appeared in "Catwoman" #54 and was

pos: Film Freak Film Freak Film Freak is the name of two DC Comics villains and enemies of Batman and Catwoman. They are of the myriad "gimmick" villains in Gotham City, their trademark being their obsession with motion pictures. The Burt Weston version of Film Freak first appeared in "Batman" #395 and was created by Doug Moench and Tom Mandrake. The name Burt Weston is a nod to Adam West and Burt Ward who played Batman and Robin (respectively) in the 1960s TV series. The "Edison" version of Film Freak first appeared in "Catwoman" #54 and was created by Will Pfefier and David

pos: Dick Grayson played by Johnny Duncan, the 1966–1968 live action "Batman" television series and its motion picture portrayed by Burt Ward, played by Chris O'Donnell in the 1995 film "Batman Forever" and its 1997 sequel "Batman & Robin". He stars on the "Titans" television series for the new DC streaming service played by Brenton Thwaites. Loren Lester voiced the character as Robin in "" and later as Nightwing's first screen adaptation in "The New Batman Adventures". In May 2011, IGN ranked Dick Grayson #11 on their list of the "Top 100 Super Heroes of All Time". In 2013, ComicsAlliance ranked Grayson as

pos: Batman in film set during the 1980s, where a failed stand-up comedian named Arthur Fleck turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City. Theatrical Direct-To-Video Batman in film The fictional superhero Batman, who appears in American comic books published by DC Comics, has appeared in various films since his inception. Created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, the character first starred in two serial films in the 1940s: "Batman" and "Batman and Robin". The character also appeared in the 1966 film "Batman", which was a feature film adaptation of the 1960s "Batman" TV series starring Adam West and Burt Ward,

pos: Batman '66 Batman '66 Batman '66 is a comic book series published by DC Comics featuring Batman as a continuation of the 1966–68 television series starring Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin. The series was written primarily by Jeff Parker and Tom Peyer, with cover art by Mike Allred. In 2013, DC began publication of "Batman '66," which tells all-new stories set in the world of the 1966–68 TV series. It was written by Jeff Parker, and featured cover art by Mike Allred while interior art was done by different artists each issue. Characters from the television series such

pos: Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders Batman: Return of the Caped Crusaders is a 2016 American direct-to-video animated superhero film produced by Warner Bros. Animation and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures. Based on the 1960s "Batman" TV series, the film stars Adam West, Burt Ward and Julie Newmar reprising their roles of Batman, Robin and Catwoman from the series. Originally intended to be released directly on home media, the film premiered at the New York Comic Con on October 6, 2016, and had a simultaneous release in theaters on October 10, 2016, a digital release on October 11, 2016, and

pos: Batman vs. Two-Face Batman vs. Two-Face Batman vs. Two-Face is a 2017 American animated direct-to-video superhero film produced by Warner Bros. Animation and distributed by Warner Bros. Home Entertainment. It is a sequel to "". It premiered at the New York Comic Con on October 8, 2017, was released digitally on October 10, 2017, and was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 17, 2017. Based on the 1960s "Batman" TV series, the film stars Adam West (in his final role before his death), Burt Ward and Julie Newmar reprising their roles of Batman, Robin and Catwoman from the series. The film included

pos: Adam West West, along with Burt Ward and Yvonne Craig (who played crime-fighting sidekicks Robin and Batgirl), was typecast. West's first post-Caped Crusader role was in the film "The Girl Who Knew Too Much" (1969). His lead performance against type as cynical tough guy Johnny Cain did not erode his Batman image; the movie was a box office disappointment. For a time, West made a living from personal appearances as Batman. In 1974, when Ward and Craig reprised their "Batman" roles for a TV public-service announcement about equal pay for women, West was absent. Instead, Dick Gautier filled in as Batman. One

pos: Batman (1966 film) other attempts at bringing these characters to life...the TV cast really captures the inherent insanity of the roles." "Variety" magazine stated on their review that "the intense innocent enthusiasm of Cesar Romero, Burgess Meredith and Frank Gorshin as the three criminals is balanced against the innocent calm of Adam West and Burt Ward, Batman and Robin respectively." Batman (1966 film) Batman (often promoted as Batman: The Movie) is a 1966 American superhero film based on the "Batman" television series, and the first full-length theatrical adaptation of the DC Comics character Batman. Released by 20th Century Fox, the film starred Adam

pos: The Batman/Superman Hour was produced in 1977, Adam West and Burt Ward reprised the roles they had originally played in the live action TV series. Soule and Kasem would return several times to reprise their roles in 1972's "The New Scooby-Doo Movies", 1973's "Super Friends", 1977's "The All-New Super Friends Hour", 1978's "Challenge of the SuperFriends", 1979's "The World's Greatest Super Friends", and starting in 1980 Soule voiced the character in the 7 minute shorter episodes that were produced through 1983. These 1980–1983 episodes aired under the generic "Superfriends" title. Kasem would go on to voice Robin with Adam West as Batman in

pos: The New Adventures of Batman it was repackaged into 30-minute episodes without the Man of Steel and renamed "Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder". "The New Adventures of Batman" was produced concurrently with "Super Friends", which was produced by the competing Hanna-Barbera Productions and included Batman and Robin as members, marking a rare occurrence in animation history which saw two studios simultaneously producing series featuring the same characters. The main distinction was that in Filmation’s series, Batman and Robin were voiced by Adam West and Burt Ward, the lead actors of the 1960s "Batman" series. Hanna-Barbera's Batman and Robin were voiced by Olan Soule and

pos: Batman franchise media the television show singing in-character were released in 1966: Burgess Meredith as the Penguin in "The Capture" and "The Escape", Frank Gorshin as the Riddler in "The Riddler", and Adam West as Batman in "Miranda". In 1976 West performed a pair of novelty songs, "The Story of Batman" and "Batman and Robin", for Target Records. All six of these recordings (sans the b-sides to Gorshin and West's singles) were later included on the 1997 compilation, "Batmania: Songs Inspired by Batman TV Series". In 1966, Burt Ward also recorded a limited "disc jokey only" release with Frank Zappa called "Boy Wonder,

pos: Burt Ward Burt Ward Burt Ward (born Bert John Gervis Jr. , July 6, 1945) is an American actor and activist best known for his portrayal of Robin, the sidekick of Batman (played by Adam West), in the television series "Batman" (1966–1968), its theatrical feature film, the 1977 Saturday Morning animated series "The New Adventures of Batman", "Legends of the Superheroes" (1979), and two animated feature films, "" (2016) and "Batman vs. Two-Face" (2017). Ward was born Bert John Gervis Jr., on July 6, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. His father, Bert Sr., was the owner of a traveling ice show called

neg: Batman (TV series) printed on cards and inserted into the action. Despite the regular fighting on the show, Batman and Robin typically use non-lethal force; only three criminal characters die during the series: the Riddler's moll Molly (played by Jill St. John in the pilot episode), who accidentally falls into the Batcave's atomic reactor, and two out-of-town gunmen who shoot at Batman and Robin, but kill each other instead, toward the end of "Zelda the Great"/"A Death Worse Than Fate". In the film, six criminals die in total: five henchmen are dehydrated by the Penguin in order to infiltrate the Batcave, but this

neg: Batman (TV series) a mixed fight, with both Batman & Robin and the Green Hornet & Kato fighting Colonel Gumm and his gang. Once Gumm's crew was defeated, Batman and Robin squared off against the Green Hornet and Kato, resulting in a stand-off that was interrupted by the police. In this episode, Batman, Robin and the police consider the Green Hornet and Kato to be criminals, although Batman and Robin were cordial to the duo in the earlier window appearance. There is also a mention of "The Green Hornet" TV series on the "Batman" TV series episode "The Impractical Joker" (episode 55, Part

neg: Batman "Batman" show for their 1966 EP Ready Steady Who, and The Kinks performed the theme song on their 1967 album Live at Kelvin Hall. The popularity of the "Batman" TV series also resulted in the first animated adaptation of Batman in "The Batman/Superman Hour"; the Batman segments of the series were repackaged as "The Adventures of Batman" and "Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder" which produced thirty-three episodes between 1968 and 1977. From 1973 until 1986, Batman had a starring role in ABC's "Super Friends" series; which was animated by Hanna-Barbera. Olan Soule was the voice of Batman in all

neg: Batman: The Animated Series (video game) villains from the TV series appear as bosses: List of Batman video games Batman: The Animated Series (video game) Batman: The Animated Series is a side-scrolling action game by Konami released for the Game Boy in based on the . A Super NES version was also planned, but the game was ultimately released under the title "The Adventures of Batman & Robin" due to the show undergoing a title change between seasons. The game is an action-adventure platformer. The player can switch between Batman or Robin to gain access to character-specific abilities. Batman uses a grappling hook to scale heights,

neg: Batman (TV series) out of thin air while a remix of the '60s theme song plays in the background. A line spoken by Robin (Chris O'Donnell) in "Batman Forever" is a homage to the television Robin's catch-phrase exclamations that started "Holy" and sometimes ended "Batman!" - for instance "Holy bargain basements, Batman!" (from the television series' first season) and "Holy flypaper, Batman!" (from the television series' second season). During the movie, Robin says "Holy rusted metal, Batman!" after the duo climbs onto twisted metal girders beside some water. This catchphrase also appeared for a time in "Batman" comic books. In the third episode

neg: Batman (TV series) Most of the footage following the opening title sequence from Batman and Robin sliding down the Batpoles through their arrival at police headquarters was reused in each episode. After the National Safety Council complained that Batman and Robin should set a good example, the repeated sequence was changed to show them fastening seat belts before starting out. The initial discussion of the crime usually leads to Batman and Robin conducting their investigation alone, although the police are often used for assistance and to implement plans or traps that Batman devises to catch the villain. Typically Batman and Robin must use

neg: Batman (TV series) even though Batman, Robin, and Alfred, the only people who used the equipment, clearly knew what all of it was. The Bat Computer frequently had a different sign on top, depending on the specific function it was to perform in that episode. A film based on the television show, "Batman", was released in 1966. The film was originally intended to be produced before the series as a way to introduce the series to the public. However, the series' premiere was moved up and the film was forced to wait until the summer hiatus after the first season. The film was

neg: Batman: Arkham Knight Pack", featuring 6 AR combat and predator challenges for all playable characters and the Batmobile; the "Batman Classic TV Series Batmobile" pack, which includes the 1960s TV series Batmobile, skins for Catwoman and Robin based on the series, and two racetracks inspired by the series; and a 1970s Batman-themed Batmobile skin. For November 2015, Rocksteady released the "2016 Batman v Superman Batmobile" pack, which included a skin based on the suit worn by Ben Affleck in "" and the ; and the "Wayne Tech" pack, with two Batmobile racetracks. The pack also included two challenge maps; challenge maps for "GCPD

neg: The Green Hornet (TV series) with both Batman & Robin and The Green Hornet & Kato fighting Colonel Gumm and his gang. Once Gumm's crew is defeated, Batman and Robin square off against The Green Hornet and Kato, resulting in a stand-off interrupted by the police. In this episode, Batman, Robin and the police consider the Green Hornet and Kato criminals, though Batman and Robin were cordial to the duo in the earlier window appearance. In the December 9, 1966 "The Green Hornet" episode "The Secret Of The Sally Bell" the Batmobile is seen on a television receiver, turning around inside the Batcave. In the

neg: Batman: Arkham Knight series; a prototype version; 1970s Batman-themed; Robin-themed; Riddler-themed; and Rocksteady-themed. All-new, drivable Batmobiles include the 1989 film, Tumbler, 1960s TV series, "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice", and the original "Arkham Asylum" Batmobiles. These Batmobiles do not feature a tank mode and can only be used in the main game after all tanks have been eliminated or on specific Batmobile challenge maps. In terms of design, the 1989 film and 1960 TV series ones are longer and narrower with better handling than the standard "Arkham Knight" Batmobile. Racetracks for the Batmobile include two based on "Batman" and "Batman Returns"; two

neg: Robin in other media character in both the Game Boy Advance game and the console game adaptations; Scott Menville reprises his role from the TV series. Robin also appears as a playable character in video game adaptations of "The Adventures of Batman and Robin" and the films "Batman Forever" and "Batman & Robin". Lego produced a Lego Batman line of licensed sets in 2006, and a second Lego Super Heroes line in 2012. The 7783-The Batcave: The Penguin and Mr. Freeze's Invasion set features Robin in the classic costume with a mini speedboat, as well as the 2012 version 6860-The Batcave which features Robin

neg: Robin in other media Robin was played by 26-year-old Johnny Duncan in Columbia Pictures' "Batman and Robin" (1949), directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet. Robin did not appear in the Tim Burton movies "Batman" (1989) and "Batman Returns" (1992). This was an unusual move as the two 1940s serials as well as the 1966 movie and attendant TV show had presented the 'Dynamic Duo' as an inseparable pair, with the general public unaware that the comic-book incarnation of Batman often worked alone. The special edition version of the "Batman" (1989) DVD features an animated storyboard sequence of when Robin's parents are killed by the Joker.

neg: Batman (TV series) in this appearance. This section refers to special appearances (outside of the series) by the Batman cast in full costume/character. In this 1966 Commercial Batman and Robin had just wrapped up the latest crime when Commissioner Gordon notices Chief O'Hara's dirty hands and asks Batman to pass the chief a bar of Lava Soap. Alan Napier stars as the faithful Alfred Pennyworth as he explains how to get Batman and Robin posters through Fact toothpaste. The Batman character appeared in four public service announcements. In 1966, West, as Batman, encouraged schoolchildren to heed then-President Lyndon B. Johnson's call for them

neg: Batman: Arkham Origins Mr. Freeze and features similarities to the "" episode, "". The content introduces new equipment for Batman, including the XE suit which generates heat, allowing him to melt ice or throw thermal-charged batarangs. In January 2014, the Wii U version of the expansion was cancelled by Warner Bros., who cited a lack of demand as the reason. A number of alternate outfits for Batman and Robin were made available by completing in-game tasks and as downloadable content. Batman's skins include designs worn in the 1960s TV series, "", "Arkham City", "Batman: The Animated Series", "", "Batman Incorporated", "Batman: Year One",

neg: LGBT themes in speculative fiction relationship with Robin has famously come under scrutiny, in spite of the majority of creators associated with the creator denying that the character is gay. Psychologist Fredric Wertham, who in "Seduction of the Innocent" asserted that "Batman stories are psychologically homosexual", claimed to find a "subtle atmosphere of homoeroticism which pervades the adventures of the mature 'Batman' and his young friend 'Robin'". It has also been claimed that Batman is interesting to gay audiences because "he was one of the first fictional characters to be attacked on the grounds of his presumed homosexuality," and "the 1960s TV series remains a

neg: Taylor Dearden films. From 2013 to 2014, Dearden portrayed the character McKenzie in two seasons of the web series "101 Ways to Get Rejected". The show was created, produced and written by fellow USC student Susie Yankou and was directed by Mike Effenberger. In 2016, Dearden was cast in the MTV TV show "Sweet/Vicious", where she played the character Ophelia Mayer. Written and created by Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, the show was critically acclaimed for its portrayal of campus sexual assault and for the Batman and Robin styled of dynamic duo, with Dearden as Robin and Eliza Bennett's character Jules as Batman. Despite

neg: Barbara Rush Gerard. In 1967, she guest starred on the ABC western series "Custer". She often played a willful woman of means or a polished, high-society doyenne. Rush also was cast in an occasional villainess role, as in the Rat Pack's gangster musical "Robin and the 7 Hoods" (1964) and in the Western drama "Hombre" (1967), as a rich, condescending wife of a thief who ends up taken hostage and tied to a stake. She portrayed the devious Nora Clavicle in the TV series "Batman". In 1976, Rush played the role of Ann Sommers/Chris Stewart, the mother of female sci-fi action character

neg: Batarang versions to demolish obstacles. In the "Justice League" cartoon series, Batman employed a variety of Batarangs, including explosive Batarangs and electrically charged variants. In the "Teen Titans" animated series, Robin uses similar modified batarangs to the adult Nightwing, referred to as "birdarangs". The same weapons are used by "The Batman"s interpretation of Robin. Robin also uses circular Batarang type weapons in the TV series "Young Justice". In the animated series "Krypto the Superdog", Robbie the Robin uses comical weapons called "beakerangs", which are miniature projectiles that contain a highly exaggerated amount of purple incapacitating foam. Ace the Bat-Hound fires Batarangs

neg: The Green Hornet (TV series) to Kato by featuring the dozens of sword-fighting members of "The Crazy 88" wearing Kato-style masks during one of the film's fight sequences. There were several comparisons and crossovers from Batman to Green Hornet, both on TV and in movies. Van Williams and Bruce Lee make a cameo appearance as the Green Hornet and Kato in "window cameos" while Batman and Robin were climbing a building. This was in part one of a two-part second-season episode of the "Batman" TV series: "The Spell of Tut," which aired on September 28, 1966. There is also mention of "The Green Hornet" TV

neg: Robin in other media fighting would be handled by Batman and Robin. On that series the voice of Robin was played by Ronald Liss. The British poet Simon Armitage wrote the poem "Kid" about Robin. The poem portrays Robin having been dismissed by Batman and found a new lifestyle. Robin in other media In addition to comic books, the superhero Robin also appears in other media, such as films, television and radio. Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake and Damian Wayne are generally the versions of Robin chosen to be portrayed. For decades, Robin rarely appeared without Batman. The only exceptions have been animated

neg: Oswald Cobblepot (Gotham) Oswald Cobblepot (Gotham) Oswald Cobblepot, known as The Penguin, is a fictional character who appears as one of the primary antagonists on the Fox TV series Gotham. He is portrayed by American actor Robin Lord Taylor and is based on the character of the same name, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, that appears as one of Batman's greatest foes. He has been considered the show's breakout character. "Gotham" marks the second time that The Penguin was portrayed on live television, with the first being in the 1960s "Batman" series in which Burgess Meredith played him. In taking on

neg: The Green Hornet (TV series) February 3, 1967 "Green Hornet" episode "Ace in the Hole," which was transmitted in between the September 1966 and March 1967 "Batman" appearances (mentioned above), an unidentified episode of "Batman" is seen playing on a television set, showing Batman and Robin climbing a building. One other appearance of The Green Hornet, Kato, and Batman was broadcast in Autumn 1966 on a Milton Berle "Hollywood Palace" television variety show. The TV series featured the Green Hornet's car, The Black Beauty, a 1966 Imperial Crown sedan customized by Dean Jeffries at a cost of US$13,000. Two cars were built for the show

neg: Batman (TV series) and Grayson slide down the poles that lead to the Batcave. The title sequence features animated versions of Batman and Robin, drawn in the then-current style of the comic books, running towards camera and then fighting an assortment of villains, including several "marquee" villains such as the Joker and the Penguin. Similar in style and content to the 1940s serials, Batman and Robin would arrive at the bottom of the Batpoles in the Batcave in full costume (reference is made later in the series to some sort of costuming device that functions on the way down the poles). They then

neg: The Dark Knight Returns funeral and winks at Robin after hearing Wayne's heartbeat resume. Some time afterward, Bruce Wayne leads Robin, Queen, and the rest of his followers into the caverns beyond the Batcave and prepares to continue his war on crime. Since the 1950s, when the Comics Code Authority was established, the character of Batman had drifted from his dark, violent roots. It was not until the 1970s when the character began to feature in darker stories once again; however, Batman was still commonly associated with the campy theme of the 1960s "Batman" TV series, and as a father figure to Robin rather

neg: The Batman/Superman Hour to produce a Metamorpho pilot and begin development on other similar series. These plans were cancelled when CBS secured the animation rights to Batman in the wake of ABC's recent success with the "Batman" live action television series. Going into production close to the start of the 1968 TV season, what would become "The Batman/Superman Hour" required Filmation to pull as many additional animators from other projects as they could spare to ramp up production. This series was the first time Olan Soule and Casey Kasem performed as the voices of Batman and Robin. When "The New Adventures of Batman"

neg: Bruce Wayne (TV series) in the TV show "Numb3rs", was said to be rumored for Jim Gordon. What led to the cancellation of the series altogether was the creative differences between Warner's TV division and film division. While the TV division liked the concept, the movie division was more focused on getting the film franchise back on track. Around the time development started on "Bruce Wayne", Joel Schumacher, director of the infamous critical flop "Batman & Robin", pitched the idea for a serious Batman origin story using Frank Miller's "" as a source. Eventually, WB's film division was moving forward with the concept, and

neg: The Green Hornet (TV series) Smith and Ralph Garman are co-writers of a Batman and Green Hornet team-up titled "Batman '66 Meets the Green Hornet". The issues were drawn by artist Ty Templeton, with covers by Alex Ross. The six-issue miniseries was co-produced by DC Comics (publishers of "Batman") and Dynamite Entertainment (current publishers of the "Green Hornet" titles). The overall story is a sequel to the above-mentioned "Batman/Green Hornet" two-part TV crossover episodes, reuniting Hornet & Kato with Batman & Robin, and pitting both teams against the now "General Gumm" and his new criminal cohort, the Joker. The series was published both in physical

neg: Batman Beyond and death, though a second, uncensored version was later released. Among the live-action films proposed between the critical failure of "Batman & Robin" and the reboot of the "Batman" franchise was a live-action "Batman Beyond" feature, to be written by Paul Dini. In August 2000, Warner Bros. announced that it was developing a live action film adaptation of the TV series "Batman Beyond" with Boaz Yakin attached to co-write and direct. The TV series' creators, Dini and Alan Burnett, were hired to write a screenplay for the feature film, with author Neal Stephenson consulting the duo. By July 2001, a

neg: The Adventures of Batman & Robin (video game) The Adventures of Batman & Robin (video game) The Adventures of Batman & Robin is a series of video game adaptations released between and featuring the DC Comics characters Batman and Robin based on "" (which had been retitled "The Adventures of Batman and Robin" for its second season). The games were released for numerous platforms, with the Genesis, Game Gear, and Sega CD versions published by Sega while the Super NES version was published by Konami (who also produced an earlier based on the show). The Super NES version is developed and published by Konami. Each level consists of

neg: Super Friends (1973 TV series) Super Friends (1973 TV series) Superfriends is a 1973 animated series produced by Hanna-Barbera and National Periodical Publications. It is based on the "Justice League" comic books, and is the first incarnation of the "Super Friends" series. "Super Friends" first aired on ABC on September 8, 1973, featuring the well known DC characters Superman, Batman and Robin, Wonder Woman, and Aquaman. Superman, Batman and Aquaman had each previously appeared in their own animated series produced by Filmation, and voice talent from these prior programs was brought over to work on the new show. Shortly before the "Super Friends" series was

neg: Batman (TV series) in "window cameos" while the Batman and Robin were climbing a building. This was in part one of a two-part second-season episode of the "Batman" TV series, "The Spell of Tut", which aired on September 28, 1966. Later that same season, the Green Hornet and Kato appeared in the two-part second-season episodes "A Piece of the Action" and "Batman's Satisfaction", which aired on March 1–2, 1967. In the two episodes, the Green Hornet and Kato are in Gotham City to bust a counterfeit stamp ring run by Colonel Gumm (portrayed by Roger C. Carmel). The "Batman's Satisfaction" episode leads to

neg: Batman and Robin (comic book) series would be a "reverse" of the normal dynamic between Batman and Robin, with, "a more light-hearted and spontaneous Batman and a scowling, bad ass Robin." Morrison also divulged that this is a continuation of his previous work on the Batman character, although this is a different title than what he wrote previously. "This is the next book in what will be a 5-volume series beginning [with] "Batman and Son", but it can be read on its own too. "Batman and Robin" welcomes new readers!" Morrison also said that even though the series deals with familiar identities, the series features

neg: Batman and Robin (serial) Batman and Robin (serial) Batman and Robin (sometimes called The New Adventures of Batman and Robin or New Adventures of Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder) is a 15-chapter serial released in 1949 by Columbia Pictures. It is a sequel to the 1943 serial "Batman", although with different actors. Robert Lowery played Batman, while Johnny Duncan played Robin. Supporting players included Jane Adams as Vicki Vale and veteran character actor Lyle Talbot as Commissioner Gordon. The serials were re-released as Video On Demand titles by Rifftrax, the alumni project of Mystery Science Theater 3000's - Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy

neg: Batman (TV series) could have his outfit. The animated spin-off of "The Lego Movie" starring Batman features a number of references to the television series. When Alfred addresses similar phases of Batman's life (in which he references all the years a Batman live-action film was released), he mentions "that weird one in 1966" in which the film briefly shows a clip of Adam West's Batman dancing in an episode. During the film's climax, Alfred dons an identical costume to Adam West's Batman out of nostalgia. When Batman and Robin take on a room of villains, they hit them so hard that onomatopoeia pops

neg: "Holy..." David Shields notes how much in contrast Robin's "Holy..." outbursts, his alliteration and assonance, his fast riffs" were to the laconic Batman. According to film critics Deborah Cartmell and Imelda Whelehan, Robin's quip "Holey Rusted Metal!" in "Batman Forever" was an "explicit in-joke". Camp humour, through Robin's exclamations and other circumstances in the Batman series, have led some commentators to speculate on homosexual undertones in the relationship between Batman and Robin. Image Entertainment paid homage to Robin's quips with the title "Batman: Holy Batmania" in a 2004 2-disc DVD release containing four documentaries discussing the sixties TV series. The DVD

neg: Irwin Donenfeld symbolic figure designed to combat Wertham-led claims of implied homosexuality between Batman and Robin), Batman gained his famous yellow chest symbol and moved from operating during the day to truly being a creature of the night. A 1966 Batman TV show on the ABC network sparked a temporary spike in comic book sales, and a brief fad for superheroes in Saturday morning animation (Filmation created most of DC's initial cartoons) and other media. DC significantly lightened the tone of many DC comics — particularly "Batman" and "Detective Comics" — to better complement the "camp" tone of the TV series. This

neg: Batman and Robin Eternal Batman and Robin Eternal Batman and Robin Eternal is a 6-month weekly limited series published by DC Comics, that began in October 2015 and concluded in March 2016. The series featured Batman, Robin, and their allies, and was a follow up series to "Batman Eternal". "Batman and Robin Eternal" was written by James Tynion IV, Scott Snyder, Tim Seeley, Steve Orlando, Genevieve Valentine, Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, and Ed Brisson. In September 2015, DC Comics held another Batman Day celebration, re-releasing Batman #35 as "Batman: Endgame Special Edition" for free in stores and electronically. This comic contained an 8-page preview

neg: Kid (poetry collection) poem portrays the bitter tone of Robin as he leaves Batman and reveals the truth about him. Kid (poetry collection) Kid is a 1992 collection of poems by Simon Armitage. The title poem, "Kid", is written from the point of view of comic book and TV series character Robin, companion of Batman. The poem talks about how Robin has grown up after separating from Batman. It seems to be a poem about growing up, the complexity of relationships between siblings and parents, a student becoming the master and a gradual disillusionment with one's childhood heroes. The light-hearted rhythmic nature of

neg: Smack in the Middle but not before Batman takes cover. The Riddler's body isn't recovered, so it's assumable he will live to plague Gotham City another day, but not if Batman and Robin can help it. Smack in the Middle "Smack in the Middle" is a first-season episode of "Batman". It first aired on ABC TV Thursday January 13, 1966. It is the second Part conclusion of the two-part series Pilot, the first being titled: "Hi Diddle Riddle" which aired on the previous Wednesday night January 12, 1966. Picking up from the previous night's episode in the Batcave, Batman's attempts to contact Robin are

neg: The Adventures of Superboy (TV series) "The Superman/Aquaman Hour of Adventure" was first broadcast on September 9, 1967. This 60-minute program included new Superboy and Superman segments, and adventures featuring Aquaman and his sidekick Aqualad. It also comprised a rotating series of 'guest star' cartoons featuring the Atom, the Flash and Kid Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman and the Teen Titans (Speedy, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl and Aqualad). "The Batman/Superman Hour" premiered on September 14, 1968, featuring Superboy and Superman shorts alongside the adventures of Batman, Robin and Batgirl. The Adventures of Superboy (TV series) The Adventures of Superboy is a series of six-minute animated Superboy cartoons

neg: Batman (serial) to make the film more appealing to audiences of the time, and that the making of a nationalistic or patriotic film was not the filmmakers' original intent. "An Evening with Batman and Robin" was especially popular in college towns, where theaters were booked solid. The success of this re-release led to the creation of the "Batman" TV series. The breathless opening and closing narration of each chapter in this and other Columbia serials was, to some extent, the model that was parodied in the mid-1960s series. The success of both the re-release and the subsequent TV series prompted the production

neg: Adam West washed-up actor who used to play a superhero in a TV series called "The Gray Ghost" and who now has difficulty finding work. West later had a recurring role as the voice of Mayor Grange in the WB animated series "The Batman". The actor vocally reprised his role as Batman for the CGI-animated short film "Batman: New Times". He co-starred with Mark Hamill, who vocally portrayed The Joker and had originally played the role on "Batman: The Animated Series". West also voiced Thomas Wayne in an episode of the cartoon series "". During the 1990s, West's status as a pop

neg: All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder is an American comic book series written by Frank Miller and penciled by Jim Lee. It was published by DC Comics, with a sporadic schedule, between 2005 and 2008. The series was to be rebooted under the title "Dark Knight: Boy Wonder" in 2011, when both Miller and Lee were to finish the last six issues. The series retells the origin story of Dick Grayson, who became Batman's sidekick Robin. This was the first series to be launched in 2005 under DC's "All Star"

neg: Batman and Robin (comic book) entertained by this. And be intrigued to see who it is." Morrison eventually brought Wayne back in a mini-series in which the title , and as promised, dovetailed the conclusion of that series with his final issue of the "Batman and Robin" title, seeing Bruce Wayne create "Batman Incorporated". The main story of the comic series was made up of a series of three-issue story arcs. The first one, "Batman: Reborn," was penciled by Frank Quitely. The second arc, "Revenge of the Red Hood," was penciled by Philip Tan. The third arc, "Blackest Knight," is penciled by Cameron Stewart on

neg: Oswald Cobblepot (Gotham) Cobblepot, with the character being cited as the show's breakout character. Danny DeVito, who portrayed Penguin in the second Tim Burton Batman movie "Batman Returns", also praised Taylor's performance, saying, "I think he's a very good young Penguin. He's a terrific actor." Oswald Cobblepot (Gotham) Oswald Cobblepot, known as The Penguin, is a fictional character who appears as one of the primary antagonists on the Fox TV series Gotham. He is portrayed by American actor Robin Lord Taylor and is based on the character of the same name, created by Bob Kane and Bill Finger, that appears as one of

neg: LGBT themes in comics majority of creators associated with the character denying that the character is gay. Psychologist Fredric Wertham, who in "Seduction of the Innocent" asserted that "Batman stories are psychologically homosexual," claimed to find a "subtle atmosphere of homoeroticism which pervades the adventures of the mature 'Batman' and his young friend 'Robin.'" It has also been claimed that Batman is interesting to gay audiences because "he was one of the first fictional characters to be attacked on the grounds of his presumed homosexuality," and "the 1960s TV series remains a touchstone of camp." Frank Miller has described the Joker as a "homophobic

neg: Batman and Robin (serial) conclusion of airing the previous 1943 serial. Broadcast paused in August in favor of alternate programming, but resumed in September. Batman and Robin (serial) Batman and Robin (sometimes called The New Adventures of Batman and Robin or New Adventures of Batman and Robin, the Boy Wonder) is a 15-chapter serial released in 1949 by Columbia Pictures. It is a sequel to the 1943 serial "Batman", although with different actors. Robert Lowery played Batman, while Johnny Duncan played Robin. Supporting players included Jane Adams as Vicki Vale and veteran character actor Lyle Talbot as Commissioner Gordon. The serials were re-released as

neg: Batman & Robin (film) "Batman & Robin" but was subsequently delayed. However, "SubZero" received a far stronger positive response from critics than "Batman & Robin", with Mr. Freeze's role within it being seen in a much more positive light, returning his popularity as a "Batman" villain to a level comparable to that reached by him within the two Emmy-winning episodes the character featured in of "". Batman & Robin (film) Batman & Robin is a 1997 American superhero film based on the DC Comics characters Batman and Robin. It is the fourth and final installment of Warner Bros.' initial "Batman" film series. The film

neg: Batman and Robin (comic book) Damian using a Chaos Shard. Damian returns to the role of Robin after this, though he finds himself endowed with Kryptonian-like superpowers due to the nature of his revival. These powers disappeared soon after, and Batman and Robin temporarily parted ways. Batman and Robin (comic book) Batman and Robin is an American comic book ongoing series, created by Grant Morrison and featuring Batman and Robin. The debut of the series followed the events of "Batman R.I.P.", "Final Crisis", and "" in which the original Batman, Bruce Wayne, apparently died at the hands of DC Comics villain Darkseid and features the

neg: Young Justice (TV series) Batman, Aquaman, the Flash and Ra's al Ghul have been confirmed as well. Starting March 13, 2011, McDonald's restaurants began featuring "Young Justice" toys in their Happy Meals. Figures include Robin, Aqualad, Kid Flash, Superboy, Superman, Batman, and the villains Captain Cold and Black Manta. The series also took third place (after "" and "The Legend of Korra") in a TV.com readers' poll for the "Best Animated Series" of 2012 and placed fifth in 2013 even after being cancelled. Young Justice (TV series) Young Justice is an American animated television series developed by Brandon Vietti and Greg Weisman for Cartoon

neg: All Star Batman & Robin, the Boy Wonder over 20 issues of the book." Gatevackes compared "All Star Batman & Robin" unfavorably to Miller's previous work, saying: "One is puzzled as to what happened to the Frank Miller who gained his fame on "Daredevil", "Ronin", and "". Can he come back? Because until he does, "All Star Batman and Robin" should be avoided at all costs." Iann Robinson, writing for CraveOnline, wrote an essay critical of "All Star Batman & Robin", calling it "a comic series that just spirals deeper and deeper into the abyss of unreadable. I understand Miller's need to re-invent, but this is just badly

neg: Batman (TV series) car repainted in black and red, in a style similar to the Batmobile of the television series, but also incorporating a black armored turret with the word 'DEATHMOBILE' on it in red. This would technically be anachronistic, as the film is set in 1962, but given the parodic nature of the film this is generally ignored. The "Arrow" episode "Elseworlds", Kara finds a William Shakespeare bust in a box. In "Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham", an extra level is included, based on the series; called "Same Bat-time, Same Bat-channel" along with characters including Batman, Robin, Batgirl, Joker, Catwoman, Riddler, Penguin

neg: Batman (TV series) single series of figures have been produced: Batman, the Joker, the Penguin, the Riddler, Catwoman and, exclusive to a boxset, Robin. Three Batman variants were also produced, a limited SDCC exclusive boxed figure, with an action feature that replicates the famous Batusi dance, a carded "Surf's Up" Batman figure complete with surfboard and trunks, and a boxed, unmasked Batman with Batcomputer and Bruce Wayne's study accessories. A carded Joker variant, with surfboard and trunks, and a boxed Batgirl figure followed. Each figure has the likeness of their respective actor (with Catwoman resembling Newmar and the Riddler resembling Gorshin) and came

neg: Batman and Robin (comic book) Batman and Robin (comic book) Batman and Robin is an American comic book ongoing series, created by Grant Morrison and featuring Batman and Robin. The debut of the series followed the events of "Batman R.I.P.", "Final Crisis", and "" in which the original Batman, Bruce Wayne, apparently died at the hands of DC Comics villain Darkseid and features the winner of the "Battle for the Cowl" as the new Batman. The conclusion of "Battle for the Cowl" shows Dick Grayson ascending to the role of Batman, while Damian Wayne becomes the new Robin. Morrison returned to writing the characters after

neg: Batman (TV series) third week of the series' run and continued until the end of season two. The first episode of a storyline would typically end with Batman and Robin being in a deathtrap, while the narrator (Dozier) would tell viewers to watch the next night with the repeated phrase: "Tune in tomorrow—same Bat-time, same Bat-channel!" Even decades after the show ceased production, this catch-phrase remains a long-running punchline in popular culture. Television critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz ranked "Batman" as the 82nd greatest American television show of all time in their 2016 book titled "TV (The Book)", stating that "West's

neg: Batman: The Animated Series (video game) Batman: The Animated Series (video game) Batman: The Animated Series is a side-scrolling action game by Konami released for the Game Boy in based on the . A Super NES version was also planned, but the game was ultimately released under the title "The Adventures of Batman & Robin" due to the show undergoing a title change between seasons. The game is an action-adventure platformer. The player can switch between Batman or Robin to gain access to character-specific abilities. Batman uses a grappling hook to scale heights, Robin walks across ceilings, and both characters can perform wall jumps. Most major

neg: Alyas Batman en Robin Alyas Batman en Robin Alyas Batman en Robin (lit: "Alias: Batman and Robin") is a 1991 Filipino musical-comedy film produced by Regal Films spoofing the 1960s "Batman television series". It stars comedian Joey de Leon as Batman, his son Keempee as Robin (the logo on his costume is actually the logo of Viva's rival film studio Regal Films instead of the robin logo) and Dawn Zulueta as Angelique Legarda. Several villains are also featured such as the Joker and the Penguin (here "Tyo-p-a-enguin", literally "Blowjob-guin" in Spanglish, as well as a pun on "Tiyo Paeng"), portrayed respectively by the late

neg: Batman '66 Meets the Legion of Super-Heroes" shows Batman and Robin teaming up with the Legion of Super-Heroes. In July 2018, the Batman arch villains attempted to take over Riverdale in the "Archie meets Batman '66" mini-series. It is unknown whether "Batman '66" is represented in one of the current New 52 DC Multiverse alternate Earths. Response to the series was positive. Benjamin Bailey of IGN gave the first issue a 9.8 out of 10 calling it "nothing short of brilliant" saying that "even if you aren't a fan of the classic TV show, you'll have a good time here. It's a

neg: Batman (TV series) is left unclear whether he survived. In "The Penguin's Nest", a policeman suffers an electric shock at the hands of the Penguin's accomplices, but he is presumed to survive, as he appears in some later episodes. A catch-phrase popularized by the series was Robin's saying "Holy [subject], Batman!" whenever he encountered something startling. This phrase was parodied in the 1995 film "Batman Forever". In many episodes, Batman and Robin must get to a high point of a building or other structure. They do this via the Batrope which is thrown and anchored above the high point, and which Batman and

neg: Batman (TV series) West new popularity with the next generation of fans. He also played Gotham City's Mayor Grange as a somewhat recurring role in "The Batman". In addition, West played the voice of Thomas Wayne, Bruce Wayne's father in the episode "Chill of the Night" from the series "Batman: The Brave and the Bold". The company Stern released the pinball machine "Batman '66", based on the TV series, in December 2016. It is the first Stern game that features a full color LCD in the backbox instead of a Dot-matrix display. There are three different versions of the pinball machine: Super Limited

neg: Robin in other media Robin in other media In addition to comic books, the superhero Robin also appears in other media, such as films, television and radio. Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Tim Drake and Damian Wayne are generally the versions of Robin chosen to be portrayed. For decades, Robin rarely appeared without Batman. The only exceptions have been animated stories featuring Robin as a member of the Teen Titans. Furthermore, from the 1940s to 1980s, Dick Grayson was generally portrayed as being a teenager or adult. In the 1960s "Batman" television series and its 1966 movie offshoot, Robin (Dick Grayson) was played by Burt

neg: Bruce Wayne (TV series) had a comment about the show's main character, Bruce Wayne. Although the show's take on the character was better, in his opinion, than the first four Batman films (because Bruce is at first sulky, rebellious, curious, and wistful), the character seemed more akin to Robin and Spider-Man than Batman himself. As noted in the review: Regardless, many reviewers saw "Bruce Wayne" as "an entertaining take on the Batman legend while only subtly suggesting the Dark Knight." After the show got shelved, Tollin/Robbins approached Peter Roth, the President of Warner Bros. Television, about developing a series based on a young Superman

neg: Batman action figures Batman: T.A.S. line began losing steam, so Kenner retooled some of their figures, releasing Batman: T.A.S.: Crime Squad. This line had several Batman variations, but only included one Robin figure, and no villain figures. Later, Kenner renamed this line The Adventures of Batman & Robin, releasing several figures that were not released as part of the Batman: T.A.S. line, the most famous being a Harley Quinn figure, based on the popular animated series character. Like Batman: T.A.S., The Adventures of Batman & Robin line started to lose steam as well, so Kenner released The Adventures of Batman & Robin: D.U.O.

neg: DC Superheroes (toys) Croc, who was previously hard to find and had a new head sculpt and paint application. The only Batman figure that was initially shipped overseas and never re-shipped under the DC Superheroes line was Attack Armor Batman. Series Two featured Superman, Supergirl, Doomsday, Bizarro, and a Superman/Bizarro 2-pack (released exclusively to Target). With Series Three, the S3 line returned to the Batman family, releasing a new Batman, Robin, Azrael, and Mr. Freeze. While Robin and Mr. Freeze shared the same sculpt as their original releases in the Batman toyline, Batman and Azrael were new sculpts released for the first time,

neg: Robin (character) number of crossovers with other comics, especially "Batman" and related series. These include: In addition, two Robin related series launched in June 2015: "We Are Robin", featuring writer Lee Bermejo and artists Rob Haynes and Khary Randolph, and detailing multiple teenagers in Gotham who take up the mantle of Robin and "Robin, Son of Batman", written and drawn by Patrick Gleason, showing the individual adventures of Damian Wayne. According to "Entertainment Weekly" in 2008, Robin is one of the "greatest sidekicks". Robin (Dick Grayson) was portrayed by Douglas Croft and Johnny Duncan, respectively, in the 1943 and 1949 fifteen chapter

neg: Batman (TV series) the air without a laugh track. The 120 episodes aired on the ABC network for three seasons from January 12, 1966 to March 14, 1968, twice weekly for the first two and weekly for the third. In 2016, television critics Alan Sepinwall and Matt Zoller Seitz ranked "Batman" as the 82nd greatest American television show of all time. The series focused on the adventures of Batman and Robin. Although the lives of their alter-egos, millionaire Bruce Wayne and his ward Dick Grayson (Richard John Grayson) were frequently shown, it was usually only briefly, in the context of their being called

neg: Batman (TV series) away on superhero business, or in circumstances where they needed to employ their secret identities to assist in their crime-fighting. The "Dynamic Duo" typically come to the aid of the Gotham City Police upon the latter being stumped by a supervillain. Throughout each episode, Batman and Robin have to follow a series of wildly improbable clues to discover the supervillain's plan, then figure out how to thwart that plan and capture the criminal. For the first two seasons, "Batman" aired twice a week on consecutive nights. Every story is a two-parter, except for two three-parters featuring villainous team ups (the

neg: J.J. Perry a second-degree black belt in Hapkido. He began his acting career when he did stunt work for the character of Johnny Cage in the first "Mortal Kombat" film. He then played Scorpion, Cyrax, and Noob Saibot in "" (Chris Casamassa was supposed to reprise as Scorpion but was working on the film "Batman And Robin", though he would return in "Conquest"), and appeared in the "MK: Conquest" TV series, this time as Scorpion's main rival Sub-Zero, in addition to doing stuntwork for the main character of Kung Lao. In addition to the "Mortal Kombat" series, Perry has done stuntwork for

neg: Scarecrow (DC Comics) and are currently in A.R.G.U.S. custody. The Scarecrow appears in "Batman '66" (which is based on the 1966 TV series). This version of the character was adopted in the childhood and raised in a small Appalachian town, aptly named Jitters Holler, after being abandoned by his parents. He also was bullied by his adoptive brother Zeke, who constantly scared Jonathan with a scarecrow. After heading off to college, Crane returns to exact his revenge in the citizens of Gotham City. While robbing the bank of Gotham, Scarecrow is confronted by Batman and Robin and, through a weapon created by himself,

neg: Batman & Robin (film) Batman & Robin (film) Batman & Robin is a 1997 American superhero film based on the DC Comics characters Batman and Robin. It is the fourth and final installment of Warner Bros.' initial "Batman" film series. The film was directed by Joel Schumacher and written by Akiva Goldsman. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, George Clooney, Chris O'Donnell, Alicia Silverstone, and Uma Thurman. "Batman & Robin" tells the story of the titular characters as they attempt to prevent Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing all mankind to death and repopulating the earth with mutant plants, while at the same time struggling

neg: Clive Standen book by Thomas Hughes. Standen played Private Carl Harris in three episodes of the fourth series of the relaunched British sci-fi show Doctor Who. The following year he played 'Archer', the brother of Robin Hood in the BBC TV series "Robin Hood". Standen was part of the main cast of the TV series "Camelot" for Starz (TV network) in which he portrayed the famous Arthurian knight Sir Gawain. On film, Standen took a supporting role in the mainstream Bollywood film "Namastey London", starring Akshay Kumar and Katrina Kaif. In 2012, Standen completed filming on the Vertigo Films feature film "Hammer

neg: Julie Madison the Dark Knight" #94, a group of people in an elevator discuss Batman. One of these is an 80-year-old Julie Madison, who recalls her encounters with him in the 1930s, an homage to the original series. Julie Madison appeared in the 1997 film "Batman & Robin", played by Elle Macpherson. Madison is Bruce Wayne's fiancée in the movie. She mostly appears in public with Bruce at events such as the unveiling of the giant telescope at the Gotham Observatory. Their relationship is almost damaged when Bruce, as Batman, falls under the spell of Poison Ivy. She is the only Batman

neg: Sam Rockwell In addition to big-budget feature films, Rockwell also appears in indie films such as "The F Word" and he played a randy, Halloween-costume-clad Batman in a short, "Robin's Big Date", opposite Justin Long as Robin. He also starred in the film "Snow Angels" (2008) opposite Kate Beckinsale. He worked on several occasions with the comedy troupe Stella (Michael Ian Black, Michael Showalter and David Wain), making cameo appearances in their short films and eponymous TV series. Rockwell played Victor Mancini in the film "Choke" (2008), based on the novel by Chuck Palahniuk. Critic Roger Ebert said of his performance that

neg: Smash! (comics) American superhero to debut in "Smash", crashing onto the front page of issue 20, in reprints from American newspaper strips: credited in-page to Batman creator Bob Kane, but actually drawn by Al Plastino and ghost-written by Whitney Ellsworth. This was a response to the sudden popularity of the "Batman" television series starring Adam West. The enormous impact of this hit TV series led to the "Batman" strip retaining the front cover of "Smash", in colour, for better than a year and a half, entitled "Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder". Initially, this syndicated newspaper strip adopted the camp style of

neg: Alan Napier Sherlock Holmes, in an adaptation of "The Adventure of the Speckled Band". In the 1950s, he appeared on TV in four episodes of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and guest starred on Dale Robertson's NBC western series "Tales of Wells Fargo". In 1965, he was the first to be cast in the "Batman" TV series, as Bruce Wayne's faithful butler Alfred, a role he played until the series' cancellation in 1968. I had never read comics before [I was hired for "Batman"]. My agent rang up and said, 'I think you are going to play on "Batman,"' I said 'What is "Batman"?'

neg: Webb Institute Through the conversion, the ground floor of Stevenson Taylor Hall retained much of the original 1915-era decor. A modern library and auditorium were added to the campus in 1971. Webb first admitted women as students in 1974. Webb Institute was used for the exterior shots of Wayne Manor in the 1995 film "Batman Forever", again in the 1997 film "Batman & Robin", and for interior and exterior shots for the 2014 TV series "Gotham." It was also featured in the 1998 film "Great Expectations". Interior and exterior shots appeared in the 2015 TV series "Limitless" in Season 1, Episode 14.