"The Deep Freeze"

April 23, 1977

Mr. Freeze returns to chill in Gotham and he has a plan where he wants to take advantage of a new freeze weapon.

John and Joe Stuber of Comic Book Central are back in the Batcave talking about an episode that is much better than it has the right to be, considering how Filmation handled Mr. Freeze in the past.  In it, they discuss how Mr. Freeze seems more like the Batman 66 character rather than the Filmation 68 one, how the cold puns were just the right amount and how Michael Uslan lands on Batmite.​

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Direct download: Batcave_-_Batman_Filmation_77_-_The_Deep_Freeze.mp3
Category:Filmation 77 -- posted at: 7:26am EDT

1949 - Episode Four 
"Batman Trapped"

 The Wizard captures Morton, the inventor of a new energy source.  Batman and Robin save him, but not before the Wizard learns the location of the formula.  Can the Dynamic Duo stop him from obtaining this power?

John and writer Jim Beard discuss the fourth episode of this 15 chapter series.  In it, they talk about Vicki Vale, the Lois Lane of this serial, the sudden character shift in Bruce Wayne to accomodate the story (but not really needed) and the parallels with the comics of the time.

It's all here and we want to hear what you think.  Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: Batcave_-_Batman_1949_-_Episode_4_-_Batman_Trapped.mp3
Category:1940s Serials -- posted at: 10:00am EDT

1949 - Episode Three 
"Robin's Wild Ride"

Having successfully stolen the large scale model of the device needed to control vehicles, the Wizard's men need to obtain diamonds as well and Batman and Robin are poised to stop them!  

John and writer Jim Beard discuss the third episode of this 15 chapter series.  In it, they talk Alfred and how they like both Alfreds from the two serials, the wait for Robin's "Wild Ride", and the lackluster cliffhangers endings.

It's all here and we want to hear what you think.  Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: Batcave_-_Batman_1949_-_Chapter_3_-_Robins_Wild_Ride.mp3
Category:1940s Serials -- posted at: 5:00am EDT

"The Pharaoh"
Aired: Novmber 20/27, 1976

The Pharaoh steals the Pyramid of Ramsis in order to activate a being of pure energy - Solaris.  John and Kevin Eldridge of The Flopcast are back in Electra-Base keeping Frank company.

This time around, they discuss the effects in the episode, the more subdued performance of Peter Mark Richman compared to Victor Buono's King Tut, and the terrifying cliffhanger.  Take a listen and let us know what you think by writing us here or at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: Batcave_-_Electra_Woman_-_The_Pharaoh.mp3
Category:Electra Woman and Dyna Girl -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

1949 - Episode Two 
"Tunnel of Terror"

Batman finds himself atop a moving train, fighting the Wizard's men, but he's heading for a quick stop.  

John and writer Jim Beard discuss the second episode of this 15 chapter series.  In it, they talk about the literal ups and downs of the story, Johnny Duncan as Robin and how the "Tunnel of Terror" title may not be appropriate considering when the tunnel appears.

It's all here and we want to hear what you think.  Comment here or write us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

Direct download: Batcave_-_Batman_1949_-_Episode_2.mp3
Category:1940s Serials -- posted at: 6:00am EDT

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