Bat-Photo Of The Day

William Dozier: "I was surprised that it went a third season."

2010-01-18T13:48:00.004-05:00

They say all good things must come to an end. And with Batman that's exactly what happened on March 14, 1968. "Minerva, Mayhem And Millionaires" was the last episode — #120. Zsa Zsa Gabor was the last guest villain — not exactly going out on top.

Stupid things, however, don't always come to an end. But in the case of Bat-Photo Of The Day, this is it.

No same Bat-time. No same Bat-channel. We're Bat-done.

Stay as long as you want. Just be sure to turn off the Atomic Pile on your way out.

First in, last out.

2010-01-17T13:40:00.004-05:00

When we started this thing a year ago, it made sense to open with a shot from the first episode which featured Jill St. John.

Now that we're done, it kinda makes sense to end the same way. So, here ya go. Jill St. John and Adam West — not looking a day older — from the first couple episodes, "Hey Diddle Diddle" and "Smack In The Middle."

Hot, Gold and New For 2010

2010-01-16T12:53:00.000-05:00

Meow...

Hey, where's Aunt Harriet?

2010-01-15T14:31:00.002-05:00

By the third season, Madge Blake was having health problems. So she made only two appearances in stately Wayne Manor. A mention here and there kept her character going.

Anyway, here's to Madge Blake.

Promo Shot

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Caption not ours.

Four to go...

With enemies like these —

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Who needs friends?

Art by Chris Haley

2010-01-12T05:23:00.000-05:00

John Wayne visits the Batcave.

2010-01-11T14:41:00.000-05:00

From the last reel of The Searchers (1956). Shot in Bronson Caverns.

BAT VILLIANS from A-Z

2010-01-10T14:53:00.000-05:00

Otto Preminger

2010-01-09T16:12:00.002-05:00

In Adam West's book Back To The Batcave, Otto Preminger is the only Special Guest Villain to get any flack. Here he is as Mr. Freeze.

But if you've ever read much on Preminger, you know his entire booster club could fit in a both at Denny's.

The Finest in Gotham Fashion???

2010-01-08T05:21:00.004-05:00

Ali Stephens by Thierry Le Gouès for French Revue de Modes.

(Thanks, CD)

Bat Laffs

2010-01-07T16:07:00.000-05:00

A real riot.

To You

2010-01-06T11:08:00.002-05:00

Really? A Batman photo every day for a year? Really?

We're almost there...

No wonder the Joker laughed so much.

2010-01-05T13:51:00.003-05:00

If You See These People

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Do not approach them. Run away and call 911.

Just because you can don't mean that you should.

Werd.

Holy Airbrush!

2010-01-03T22:21:00.001-05:00

You see this LIFE cover a lot. But you don't always see the photo it came from — with the atomic pile airbrushed out and the whole image flipped horizontally.

Happy New Year 20th Century Fox!

2010-01-02T11:03:00.003-05:00

Now, will you please put both the "Batman" and 'Green Hornet" series out on DVD?

Thanks.

Fuckers.

Holy Auld Land Syne

2010-01-01T22:07:00.002-05:00

by Seok Hyun

New Year's Eve

2009-12-31T10:58:00.003-05:00

Don't get bombed...

Your right to bear Bat-arms.

2009-12-30T12:34:00.000-05:00

What kinda permit you need for that thing?

Zlott!

2009-12-29T10:54:00.001-05:00

That's right, I said it...

Go, Bernie, Go!

2009-12-28T11:29:00.001-05:00

Batman by the great Bernie Wrightson.

purrrr...

2009-12-27T01:13:00.001-05:00

We never get tired of this.

Right?

I mean, right?

Rum And Bat-Cola

2009-12-26T11:09:00.001-05:00

Just in time for New Year's —

1-1/2 ounces Rum

5 ounces Bat Cola

Mix ingredients in a Batman-themed highball glass, two-thirds full of ice. Stir briskly and serve.

Drink and drive the Batmobile responsibly.

Merry Christmas, the Bruce Wayne Way

2009-12-25T01:16:00.000-05:00

THIS is the kind of Batman I like.

2009-12-24T10:59:00.002-05:00

The Caped Crusader threatening a dude in a Santa suit. Fills me with the Christmas spirit!

Hello?

2009-12-23T01:10:00.000-05:00

Christopher Nolan? No?

Oh, you said credit collections...

Batman's not in right now, can I take a message?

Tis the season.

2009-12-22T11:05:00.001-05:00

To watch some Batman.

When I Say Bloody Mary

2009-12-21T23:28:00.002-05:00

I reach for Julie Newmar...

Some days you just can't get rid of a blog!

2009-12-20T11:07:00.002-05:00

Just realized that in a few weeks, we'll have hit our goal — one solid year of this futility. Wow!

You're It!

2009-12-19T09:10:00.000-05:00

Holy Masterpiece!

2009-12-18T10:51:00.002-05:00

Another original piece of old Bat-art. Just think, this stuff reposes in some people's living rooms.

Kids...

2009-12-17T16:16:00.000-05:00

...this is very dangerous. Do not try this in your parents' car or your dumb friends' car when you have been smoking pot and/or drinking beer.

Unless, well, you know, you're Batman...

It's about time...

2009-12-16T10:53:00.001-05:00

I got caught up on these things. Sorry, citizens.

Doesn't Robin look a little water-headed?

Takin' A Walk...

2009-12-15T00:01:00.000-05:00

I dare you to not think this is one of the greatest photos ever.

2009-12-14T14:44:00.003-05:00

Wish I could remember who I stole it from.

Oh, To Be...

2009-12-13T11:55:00.001-05:00

..the make-up artist.

Yvonne Craig on "Star Trek."

Before Camp, there was Stooge.

2009-12-12T14:38:00.003-05:00

Adam West with Moe, Larry and Curly Joe (not in that order) in The Outlaws Is Coming! This was just one year before Batman.

This Looks Bad...

2009-12-11T14:31:00.000-05:00

Stay tuned, same Bat-time, same Bat-channel...

Batman and Lily Munster — on the same screen!

2009-12-10T14:30:00.002-05:00

Double feature, 1964:

Adam West in Robinson Crusoe On Mars and Yvonne De Carlo in Law Of The Lawless.

You're Gonna Need A Bigger Boat

2009-12-09T11:51:00.000-05:00

'Catwoman' Actress Busts Alleged Jewel Thief

2009-12-08T23:00:00.003-05:00

From TMZ:

Catwoman is now a crime fighter ... or at least the woman who played Catwoman is.

Cops apprehended a man suspected of stealing $25,000 worth of jewelry from Julie Newmar's home back in 2008 -- and authorities say the actress is responsible for cracking the case.

According to law enforcement sources, 76-year-old Newmar -- who played Catwoman on the old "Batman" TV show -- was trolling through the Internet recently, when she "discovered the items for sale on Ebay."

Authorities say they were able to track the items back to a man named Robert Ouriel -- a former acquaintance of Newmar. Ouriel was eventually arrested and charged with grand theft -- if convicted he faces up to 3 years in prison.

The lesson: You mess with the kitty, you get the claws.

Discuss and Explain

2009-12-07T18:56:00.002-05:00

From The Reeperbahn, Hamburg's "Red Light District."

This past Saturday night.

Anyone got anything? A clue? Anything?

We sure as hell don't.

The early Bat gets the worm?

2009-12-06T14:24:00.001-05:00

SIX-THIRTY?

If These Gloves Could Talk

2009-12-05T11:49:00.000-05:00

Attention citizens!

2009-12-04T15:03:00.002-05:00

One should usually keep their children away from men wearing tights.

We'll make an exception in this case.

Vote For Batman

2009-12-03T11:47:00.001-05:00

Just do it!

This crimefighting is hard work.

2009-12-02T15:05:00.001-05:00

Adam West cools his heels on the Batman set.

Batfreaks on Acid

2009-12-01T11:46:00.000-05:00

Groovy...

OK, so now what?

2009-11-30T14:56:00.002-05:00

Your series is over. You're typecast. Your mortgage is due.

This an American picture from 1969, not the pre-Batman Italian film from Mario Bava.

Oklahoma City, 1966

2009-11-29T11:45:00.000-05:00

"Dynamic Duo Due Here - TV's famed Batman and Robin will appear at Founder's Fair Sunday at 1 p.m. in a Rolls Royce. They will be there from 1 to 3 p.m. and from 6 to 7 p.m. to pass out rings and autographs for the kids. The store will stay open till 8 p.m. for numerous prizes & drawings."

What's the fakest?

2009-11-28T10:49:00.000-05:00

The fake swords?

The big fake wrench?

Or the fake ocean?

Hi, I'm Batgirl and these are my...

2009-11-27T11:38:00.000-05:00

...teeth.

Drink up, citizens!

2009-11-26T09:51:00.002-05:00

Batman bottle cap, Argentina.

Not sure what beverage this was attached to.

Rogue's Gallery

2009-11-25T11:34:00.000-05:00

Batman comes to Benson, North Carolina

2009-11-24T16:03:00.002-05:00

The Benton Card Company in Benson, North Carolina, printed a lot of mini-posters, called heralds I think, up through the Sixties. They had an exclusive deal with AIP and printed all sorts of stuff for them, plugging all those monster and juvenile delinquent flicks. While posters printed by the National Screen Service were four-color, Benton's were usually just two.

Above is Benton's poster for the 1966 Batman movie.

Animated Intro

2009-11-23T11:28:00.001-05:00

Deconstructed...

The Penguin vs. The Rat Pack

2009-11-22T15:26:00.004-05:00

The Penguin's submarine was also used in the Frank Sinatra picture Assault On A Queen. Both were from 1966. Wonder which was done first?

POW!

2009-11-21T11:08:00.004-05:00

A list of every "fight word" in every episode of the TV show here plus screen captures.

Wish I hadn't seen this

2009-11-20T15:22:00.001-05:00

I always thought that was a real shark and the real ocean.

In Case You Can't Tell...

2009-11-19T22:20:00.000-05:00

...it's in COLOR!

There are so many reasons to hate this.

2009-11-18T09:09:00.003-05:00

A book jacket from Chile. You know, when I was eight and drawing Batman on my notebook when I was supposed to be paying attention, those looked more like Batman than this freak.

And what's Batman doing in the CIA?

Charcoal by Sean

2009-11-17T22:14:00.000-05:00

Berni Wrightson

2009-11-16T16:14:00.001-05:00

Batman, as drawn by the great Berni Wrightson.

Chief O'Hara is Dead!

2009-11-15T23:06:00.004-05:00

Sorry kids...

You got it, baby! Flaunt it!

2009-11-14T17:00:00.001-05:00

Study in tights and narcissism.

I Don't Like Dolls...

2009-11-13T11:33:00.001-05:00

...but I just ordered this one.

More coolness.

2009-11-12T15:35:00.001-05:00

Eli Wallach again.

Mr. Freeze again.

Bitchin' picture again.

Faultlines Change

2009-11-11T16:47:00.000-05:00

Once The Penguin, then Ammon in "Clash of the Titans."

Ass was still kicked. Even in "Rocky."

Burgess, RIP.

That wouldn't work.

2009-11-10T15:33:00.002-05:00

How can Batman answer the Batsignal when he is the Batsignal?

This picture's bogus. Cool but bogus.

It's Meow Monday!

2009-11-09T19:54:00.002-05:00

Holy chariots, a cop!

2009-11-08T16:04:00.000-05:00

Instructions:
1. Click
2. Watch it get bigger
3. Read
4. Dig the Bat-chutes

Sigh...

2009-11-07T20:23:00.001-05:00

Adam West and Burt Ward

2009-11-06T15:49:00.000-05:00

...on a show even cheesier than Batman.

Quiz

2009-11-05T22:37:00.002-05:00

This is:

a) Julie Newmar
b) Hotness Incarnate
c) The Catwoman
d) All of the above

The Good, The Bad & Mr. Freeze

2009-11-04T15:20:00.002-05:00

Eli Wallach: "The most fan mail I ever got for anything I've ever done was for an appearance as Mr. Freeze on the TV series Batman."

Takes a Licking

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and keeps on ticking...

Hot date.

2009-11-02T14:56:00.000-05:00

Making the scene at the premiere of John Huston's The Bible (1966).

Wonder if they did the Batusi at the after-party?

Halloween: The Aftermath

2009-11-01T12:09:00.001-05:00

Mommy!

Happy Halloween, ya Bat-bastard!

2009-10-31T09:26:00.003-04:00

Last night in Richmond, Virginia, I saw a gray-and-blue TV-show Batman duking it out with a gray-and-black The Batman Batman — in the foyer of a hundred-year-old row home on Hanover Avenue. Both were about four years old.

Not sure what they were mad at each other about, and sadly it was too dark to take a picture.

Resist The Temptation!!!

2009-10-30T01:29:00.001-04:00

This is the WORST time of the year for Batman fans...

Please? People, this is important.

One word: integrity.

Oh, never mind...

I sure hope the badguys win.

2009-10-29T09:14:00.000-04:00

She Could Have Been A Killer If She Didn't Walk The Way She Do

2009-10-28T23:12:00.000-04:00

Julie and some Ernie Kovacs knock-offs.

The Million Dollar Debut of Batgirl!

2009-10-27T15:27:00.001-04:00

The Batman show and the comics rarely had all that much in common, though the plots of some episodes can be traced to actual stories from the comic books.

But not long after the "million dollar debut" of "the new Batgirl," in Detective Comics #359, Yvonne Craig made her first appearance as Barbara Gordon in Batman's third season.

But the show conked out at the end of that season, and the comics are still going. Shame that little parallel didn't happen.

You Can't Say No To The Beauty And The Beast

2009-10-26T01:44:00.001-04:00

"To James..."

Starry Gotham Night

2009-10-25T10:03:00.000-04:00

That French dude that cut his ear off, I didn't know he liked Baman.

Commentary

2009-10-24T01:54:00.001-04:00

German Batman Toy

2009-10-23T18:49:00.000-04:00

Vintage and weird as well...

Another German Batman Movie Poster

2009-10-22T00:50:00.000-04:00

Madonna who?

2009-10-21T22:04:00.003-04:00

Ms. Julie Newmar, circa 1961. Rehearsing somewhere in Pennsylvania for the touring version of "Damn Yankees." Photo by Nina Leen.

Hey, lookie there!

2009-10-20T09:30:00.001-04:00

Adam West and Julie Newmar, sighted just the other day.

I see...

2009-10-19T20:02:00.002-04:00

More on this Halloween thing

2009-10-18T04:50:00.000-04:00

Happy Halloween from the World's Finest!

And The Guns Shot Above Our Heads...

2009-10-17T08:54:00.000-04:00

The Penguin rocks.

2009-10-16T16:17:00.002-04:00

Paul Revere And The Raiders on Batman (Episode 51: "Hizzonner The Penguin").

And they say there's no such thing as perfection.

Halloween's coming

2009-10-15T16:45:00.000-04:00

Get Mom to press your cape.

How To Be A Crook, Lesson 1

2009-10-14T17:20:00.003-04:00

Step 1: Find out when Batman is making a personal appearance, typically by referring to the painted schedule that appears to his left.

Step 2: During the times when Batman is making said appearances, go steal a buncha stuff.

Step 3: Don't worry about Robin. He's worthless.

The Bitchin' Bat-Sounds Of The Batmobile.

2009-10-13T16:08:00.002-04:00

I didn't know there was a stereo in the Batmobile.

What would they listen to? In the tape player pictured, that's It Might As Well Be Swing by Frank Sinatra and Count Basie, from 1964. Great record.

From the Gilbert Hall of Science.

2009-10-12T11:04:00.004-04:00

The A.C. Gilbert Company gave us American Flyer electric trains, chemistry sets, the James Bond slot car set (it's so cool!) and this bitchin' Bat-watch.

They went belly up in 1967.

Germanic Joker

2009-10-11T21:38:00.002-04:00

German actor Conrad Veidt’s portrayal of the character Gwynplaine in the 1928 UFA film "The Man Who Laughs"is commonly seen as the blueprint for Bob Kane's Joker. An adaptation of a Victor Hugo novel, the film was directed by German expressionist filmmaker Paul Leni, with Veidt in the title role.

A well-known film actor with a long career, Veidt also appeared as Cesare the somnambulist in The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Grand Vizier Jaffar in The Thief of Bagdad, and as Major Heinrich Strasser in Casablanca. The latter role being especially notable as Veidt himself was a fervent anti-Nazi, who emigrated from Germany to England in 1933, one week after marrying Illona Prager, a Jewish woman. Veidt also played what is likely the first homosexual character written for the screen, in Richard Oswald’s pioneering gay rights film, Anders als die Andern (”Different From The Others”).

Veidt died of a heart attack in 1943 while playing golf in Los Angeles.

- from www.laughingsquid.com