A group of super villains have set a doomsday device to go off in one hour and the superheroes must find it before it's too late.  

​John and writer Jim Beard and filmmaker Robert Long are in the Batcave this Christmas Day and discussing the two episode series of specials featuring Adam West, Burt Ward and Frank Gorshin reprising their classic Batman 66 roles.  The first episode is an actual story, of sorts.  The second episode is a roast.  Seriously, it's a roast of the heroes by the villains.  In this episode, we look at the casting of heroes for this team, the lack of real action, and the range of Frank Gorshin.

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Birds of a Feather Fool Around Together"
May 7 1977

Detective #81
"The Cavalier of Crime"
September 24, 1943
Writer - Don Cameron
Pencils - Bob Kane
Inker - George Roussos

We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show.

For the 10th day of Batmas, John and author Keith R.A. DeCandido get together to discuss a character that seems to have been created in 1943 with the 1966 TV series in mind - the Cavalier.  They talk about who should play the role, the eccentricity of the crimes committed, and the placement of the cliffhanger.

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Detective #345
"The Blockbuster Invasion of Gotham City"
September 30, 1965
Writer - Gardner F. Fox
Pencils - Carmine Infantino
Inker - Joe Giella

We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show.

For the 9th day of Batmas, John and The Fortress of Baileytude's Michael Bailey get together to discuss another man mountain vs. the Dynamic Duo - Blockbuster.  They talk about who should play the role as well as the brother, how to handle the flashback sequence and the fight sequence with Adam West.

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Batman #75
December 19, 1952
"The Gorilla Boss of
Gotham City"
Writer - David Vern Reed
Pencils - Lew Sayre Schwartz
Inker - Stan Kaye

We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show.

The wonderful Billy Flynn of Geek Radio Daily joins John in the Batcave for the 8th Day of Batmas to discuss an unusual entry for consideration for Batman 66 - "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City".  They talk about who should play the role, the need to have the character speak, and the possibility of making it a third season Batgirl episode.

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Batman #181
"Beware of...Poison Ivy!"
April 19, 1966
Writer: Robert Kanigher
Penciller: Sheldon Moldoff
Inker: Joe Giella

We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show.

For the seventh day of Batmas, John and 13th Dimension's Dan Greenfield get together to discuss a fan favorite of speculation  - Poison Ivy.  They talk about who should play the role (and it's not who you think), the simplicity of the character in her premiere, and the timing of the premiere.

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Detective #381
"Castle with Wall-to-Wall Danger"
May 28, 1964
Writer: John Broome
Penciller: Carmine Infantino
Inker: Stan Kaye

We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show.

For the sixth day of Batmas, John and fellow podcaster Andrew Leyland discuss a fun, but plot thin issue of Detective Comics from 1964.  It's the perfect vehicle to turn into a third season Batgirl episode.  John and Andrew discuss how Batgirl could be worked in, the feasibility of all the settings of the comic, and the casting of the main villain.

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Batman #81
"The Boy Wonder Confesses
December 2, 1953
Writer: David Vern Reed
Penciller: Sheldon Moldoff
Inker: Stan Kaye

We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show.

​For the fifth day of Batmas, John and writer Jim Beard discuss Batman #81.  In it, they talk about the look for Mr. Camera, the casting of the villain with gang members, and a means to make the ending a little more exciting.

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2001  PILOT 
NO AIRDATE

In 2001, the Krofft Brothers attempted to bring back Electra Woman and Dyna Girl for a more modern audience with, what appears they thought were modern sensibilities.  Electra Woman has fallen on hard times as she lives in a trailer park and Dyna Girl has run off with her husband.  A young college student whose Electra Woman had saved as a child makes it a point to return the favor, but she may wind up regretting that decision.

This time around, John and Kevin Eldridge of The Flopcast discuss the ever youthful Markie Post, the use of suggestive situations and language, and should this be looked upon as a sacrilege or as a possible contender for something worthwhile.  Take a listen and let us know what you think by writing us here or at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

Detective #110
"The Crime Clinic"
February 22, 1946
Writer: Don Cameron
Artist: J. Winslow Mortimer

We've got a holiday special for you, Citizens!  The 12 Days of Batmas where John and a special guest sit down and discuss an issue of Batman or Detective Comics and figure out to adapt it to the 1966 television show.

​For the third day Batmas, John and writer/podcaster Kevin Lauderdale discuss Detective Comics #220.  In it, they talk about how Alan Napier could become more involved in the plot of this late 40s comic as a 66 episode, the elements of Londinium that have already been established and the use of Venerable Ireland Yard.

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"THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF LITTLE BATMAN"

Little Preston falls asleep one night after watching the news of four escaped inmates and dreams he is Batman facing the Riddler, Joker, Penguin, and Catwoman!  Can he stop them from attacking the United World Organization?

​John and Robert Long sit down in the Batcave and discuss a fan film that once again features children as actors, but this time, the producer went out of his way to give this as much of a feel of a 66 episode based on the steps he took with the visuals.  Together, the two discuss the tricked out kids' Batmobile that we still want, the collection of Batman memorabilia seen in the production and the appearance of Scott Sebring as Batman. 

​Take a listen and let us know what you think by commenting here or writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

1949 - Episode Fourteen
"Batman Vs. Wizard"

The Wizard's next target is Jim Gordon, but he also takes out a few others along the way.

​John and writer Jim Beard discuss the 14th episode of the 1949 movie serial.  In it, they discuss how wrong Jim got the identity of the Wizard, the red herrings that abound in the story, and the science of the invisibilty for the Wizard.

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"Return of the Pharaoh"
Aired: December 18/25, 1976

The Pharaoh returns and wants to trap the Voltage Vixens in King Tut's tomb! 

This time around, John and Kevin Elddrige of The Flopcast discuss the lack of real plot in this episode, American ingenuity, and the premiere of the Wilfred Brimley Podcast.  Take a listen and let us know what you think by writing us here or at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

1949 - Episode Thirteen
"The Wizard's Challenge"

The Wizard develops an invisibility field that makes him impossible to stop!

​John and writer Jim Beard discuss the 13th episode of the 1949 movie serial.  In it, they discuss the oddness of adding invisibilty to the story, the themes to both movie serials, and the goofy, but charming cliffhanger.

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"The Dead Ringers"

April 30, 1977

1949 - Episode Twelve
"Robin Rides the Wind"

The Wizard wants the neutralizer in order to continue his crime spree.  Can Batman stop him?

John and writer Jim Beard discuss the 12th episode of the 1949 movie serial.  In it, they discuss the problem with Barry Brown, the midleading chapter title, and the waste of location that should have been Wayne Manor.

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1949 - Chapter Eleven 
"Robin's Ruse"

Robin must trick the Wizard's men in order to free Bruce.  Will he succeed?

​John and writer Jim Beard discuss the 11th episode of the 1949 movie serial.  In it, they talk the fast paced content in this episode, their list of suspects, and the silliness of the Wizard extending the power of the nullifier.

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1949 - Chapter Ten 
"Batman's Last Chance!"

Batman infiltrates an office building, where the Wizard's men are hiding out, in a quest to find Vicki Vale.  But Vicki's brother Jimmy is there.  Is he friend or foe?

​John and writer Jim Beard discuss the 9th episode of the 1949 movie serial.  In it, they talk about Jimmy Vale's final fate, the use of footage from 1943, and the buidling the Wizard's men hide out in..

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1949 - Chapter Nine 
"The Wizard Strikes Back!"

Jimmy Vale is in need of rescuing as he plans to spill the beans on the Wizard.  But is it all too good to be true?

​John and writer Jim Beard discuss the 9th episode of the 1949 movie serial.  In it, they talk about Jimmy Vale, Bruce Wayne - Gordon confidante, and Batman's car program.

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

"The Spider-Lady"
Aired: December 4/11, 1976

The Spider-Lady uses the ultimate disguise, that of Electra-Woman, to steal an idol.

This time around, John and Kevin Elddrige of The Flopcast discuss the creation of Spider-Woman and her relation to Spider-Lady, the special effects of the episode, and the effective use of henchmen in this episode.  Take a listen and let us know what you think by writing us here or at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

1949 - Chapter Eight 
"Robin Meets the Wizard"

The Wizard threatens the railroad lines with his vehicle control device.

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John and writer Jim Beard discuss the 8th episode of the 1949 movie serial.  In it, they talk about excessive padding in some of these episodes, the tiresome Batman trapped in a fire cliffhanger, and the dismissive nature of Batman towards Vicki Vale.

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"THE ASTROLOGER"
October 23, 1976

Monster Squad was a one season NBC Saturday morning live action show for kids in 1976.  In it, Walt, who worked in his uncle's wax museum, discovered that he could bring the figures of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolfman to life.  Wanting to atone for the sins of their past, the trio, with Walt's crime computer set out on a mission to stop evil wherever they found it.

We move on to the seventh episode with the villain - The Astrologer, masterfully played by Jonathan Harris of Lost in Space.  His plan is to make one of his predictions, an earthquake rocking the city, come true by using a thirty year old atomic bomb.

John and Joe Crowe of RevolutionSF and the Dragoncon American SciFi Classics Track discuss the performance of Jonathan Harris, the parallels of the clam trap with Batman 66's Joker/Penguin meetup, and how this is the best Drac episode to date.

​Take a listen and let us know what you think here or by writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

1949 - Episode Seven 
"The Fatal Blast"

Batman must protect the life of a developer of a device that can counter the Wizard's device.

John and writer Jim Beard discuss the 7th episode of the 1949 movie serial. They talk about the first ever great cliffhanger resolution, Alfred Beagle, and how fatal a blast we will see in this episode.

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"NO-FACE"
October 16, 1976

Monster Squad was a one season NBC Saturday morning live action show for kids in 1976.  In it, Walt, who worked in his uncle's wax museum, discovered that he could bring the figures of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolfman to life.  Wanting to atone for the sins of their past, the trio, with Walt's crime computer set out on a mission to stop evil wherever they found it.

​We move on to the sixth episode with the villain - No-Face.  Here we have the Batman 66 equivalent to False Face.

​John and Joe Crowe of RevolutionSF and the Dragoncon American SciFi Classics Track discuss the particularly scary look to No-Face, the perfect weapon against werewolves, and the upcoming Manimal podcast.

​Take a listen and let us know what you think here or by writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

"The Deep Freeze"

April 23, 1977

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.

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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.

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"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.

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.

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1949 - Episode One 
"Batman Takes Over"

Batman and Robin are called into service when a device that can control vehicles is stolen by the Wizard.  Who is the Wizard and what is his ultimate goal?

​John and writer Jim Beard are back in the Batcave  and we're discussing the 15 chapter movie serial of 1949.  There are many elements that we would recognize from the comics, but in the end, is this finally proper Batman?  We get into that and lament what wasn't to be seen in this serial.

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"He Who Laughs Last"

April 16, 1977

"The Return of the Sorcerer"
Aired: Novmber 6/13, 1976

The Sorcerer returns and has plans to trap Electra Woman and Dyna Girl inside Merlin's mirror.  John and Kevin Eldridge of The Flopcast are back in Electra-Base keeping Frank company.

​This time around, they discuss the set design, the "science" behind the time travel take in this story, and cosplaying Frank Heflin.  Take a listen and let us know what you think by writing us here or at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

"Music Man"
October 9, 1976

Monster Squad was a one season NBC Saturday morning live action show for kids in 1976.  In it, Walt, who worked in his uncle's wax museum, discovered that he could bring the figures of Dracula, Frankenstein's monster, and the Wolfman to life.  Wanting to atone for the sins of their past, the trio, with Walt's crime computer set out on a mission to stop evil wherever they found it.

​We move on to the fifth episode with the villain - Music Man.  This one clearly has Batman 66 DNA all over it from the henchmen to the humor to the appearance of Stanley Ralph Ross.

​John and Joe Crowe of RevolutionSF and the Dragoncon American SciFi Classics Track discuss "Primrose Lane", the humor of Marty Allan and Stanley Ralph Ross' desire to be an actor.

​Take a listen and let us know what you think here or by writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.

The Adventures of Superman

Batman is not acting like himself.  He's showing up at anti-American meetings and encouraging people to support the Germans in World War II.  Robin and Superman team up to find out what is going on.  Sounds like the makings of a great story, but is it?

​John and writer Jim Beard are back in the Batcave as we're wrapping up our look at the 1943 serial as and taking a break between the movie serials of the 1940s by looking at one of the multiple appearances of Batman and Robin on the Superman radio show.  The thing is, who is this man they call Batman?  Jim has a lot of issues with this rendition he feels makes the 43 Batman look legit.  It's so bad, we spend as much time talking about Superman as we do Batman.  Plus, we briefly discuss the Batman Mystery Club pilot radio show.

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"The Chameleon"
April 9, 1977

The Chameleon is in Gotham City, looking for revenge against Batman.

John and Joe Stuber of Comic Book Central are back in the Batcave talking about this episode that they both clearly enjoyed.  In it, they wonder why Marvel never sued Filmation for taking the names Electro and Chameleon.  They also discuss the joys of introducing new villains to the Batman universe through vehicles such as this.​

​Let us know what you're thinking as you listen to the episode by commenting here or by writing us at thebatcavepodcast@gmail.com.