Batman. The complete first season. / produced by Howie Horwitz ; written by Lorenzo Semple Jr., Jack Parlitz, Bob Rodgers, Stanley Ralph Ross, Stanford Sherman [and others] ; directed by Robert Butler, Sherman Marks, Don Weis, Oscar Rudolph, Sam Strangis [and others].
Edition:
Fully remastered; Full screen.
Publisher:
Warner Bros. Entertainment,
Copyright Date:
2014
Description:
5 videodiscs (approximately 750 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Based on the DC Comics character created by Bob Kane. Features: Hanging with Batman : a true slice of life in the words of Adam West; Holy memorabilia Batman!; Batmania born! : building the world of Batman; Bats of the round table; Inventing Batman in the words of Adam West; Na na na Batman!; Bat rarities! straight from the vault. Adam West, Burt Ward, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton, Frank Gorshin. Originally broadcast on television 1966-1968.
Contents:
Disc 1. Hi diddle riddle -- Smack in the middle -- Fine feathered finks -- The penguin's a jinx -- The joker is wild -- Batman is riled -- Instant freeze -- Rats like cheese -- Disc 2. Zelda the great -- A death worse than fate -- A riddle a day keeps the riddler away -- When the rat's away the mice will play -- The thirteenth hat -- Batman stands pat -- The joker goes to school -- He meets his match, the grisly ghoul -- Disc 3. True or false face -- Holy rat race -- The purr-fect crime -- Better luck next time -- The penguin goes straight -- Not yet, he ain't -- The ring of wax -- Give 'em the axe -- Disc 4. The joker trumps an ace -- Batman sets the pace -- The curse of tut -- The pharaoh's in a rut -- The bookworm turns -- While Gothan city burns -- Death in slow motion -- The riddler's false notion -- Disc 5. Fine finny friends -- Batman makes the scenes.
Summary:
The crime-fighting duo Batman and Robin defend Gotham City from various villains. The first season of the iconic 1960s superhero show, complete with cliffhangers, Bat-gadgets and alter egos, is captured here, including an episode guide to all the pop culture and adventure. Witness the debut of diabolical foes, from the raucous Riddler to the persuasive Penguin to the calculating Catwoman, as they attempt to confound the Caped Crusaders, Batman and Robin.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.