The high campiness continues. 10 Stars.
Joker (Caesar Romero at his very best) is now the vice president of the Gotham National Bank, thanks to some fancy, super villainous footwork. The game plan is to conveniently frame honorable Bruce Wayne, making him look like an embezzler? More over, word starts getting around (right up to Commission Gordon) that the debonaire millionaire is insane and should be fitted for a straight jacket ASAP. Creative writing 101, thanks to series writer Lorenzo Semple.
I agree with the last reviewer. This episode is one of the most original and filled with some terrific supporting actors. Everything clicks.
Bad guy favorite Oscar Beregi, Jr., plays Doctor Floyd, the eccentric psychiatrist, called to check out bananas Bruce Wayne -- and give his expert diagnosis? Look for Lawrence Montaigne (as Mr. Glee), the robot bank teller, programmed by the Joker. Montaigne was the perfect stone face, who appeared in many cop shows, in real life, a master of many languages and good friends with Steve McQueen.
Of honorable mention, pretty Phyllis Douglas returns as Josie and J. Edward McKinley as Mr. F Flamm, with one of the most "creative" character names. McKinley was a staple in sitcoms, generally playing bankers and businessmen.
Trivia note; watch for the news stand scene and the BOGUS detective comic books, featuring Arnold Nooper? This was all prop material, also used in Herb's store on DOBIE GILLIS a few years earlier. The eternal question; whatever happened to this stuff? Collectors items to be sure, and worth a small fortune.
SEASON 2 EPISODE 48 color remastered dvd box set. 4 dvds Released 2005. The purple cover featuring Batman and classic bad guys is the best.
Joker (Caesar Romero at his very best) is now the vice president of the Gotham National Bank, thanks to some fancy, super villainous footwork. The game plan is to conveniently frame honorable Bruce Wayne, making him look like an embezzler? More over, word starts getting around (right up to Commission Gordon) that the debonaire millionaire is insane and should be fitted for a straight jacket ASAP. Creative writing 101, thanks to series writer Lorenzo Semple.
I agree with the last reviewer. This episode is one of the most original and filled with some terrific supporting actors. Everything clicks.
Bad guy favorite Oscar Beregi, Jr., plays Doctor Floyd, the eccentric psychiatrist, called to check out bananas Bruce Wayne -- and give his expert diagnosis? Look for Lawrence Montaigne (as Mr. Glee), the robot bank teller, programmed by the Joker. Montaigne was the perfect stone face, who appeared in many cop shows, in real life, a master of many languages and good friends with Steve McQueen.
Of honorable mention, pretty Phyllis Douglas returns as Josie and J. Edward McKinley as Mr. F Flamm, with one of the most "creative" character names. McKinley was a staple in sitcoms, generally playing bankers and businessmen.
Trivia note; watch for the news stand scene and the BOGUS detective comic books, featuring Arnold Nooper? This was all prop material, also used in Herb's store on DOBIE GILLIS a few years earlier. The eternal question; whatever happened to this stuff? Collectors items to be sure, and worth a small fortune.
SEASON 2 EPISODE 48 color remastered dvd box set. 4 dvds Released 2005. The purple cover featuring Batman and classic bad guys is the best.