Deadlines and still being sick is kicking my ass, so here’s a flashback sketch from 2011 of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. Graytones were added digitally as this one appeared in my book. READ MORE
More 60’s Batvillains! Here is legendary film star Tallulah Bankhead as “Black Widow”. Original as always available in the Studio Store. BatFacts: Some sources credit Miss Bankhead’s appearance on “Batman” as her last actual “performance”, which could be considered true depending on your definition of “performance”. The episodes she appeared in aired in March of 1967, but she appeared on “The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour” in December of 1967 in a skit, and on “The Tonight Show” as co-interviewer of John Lennon and Paul McCartney alongside fill in host Joe Garagiola in May of 1968. She died December 12th, 1968. READ MORE
Our 60’s Batman “Batvillians” series keeps on rollin’ with some deep tracks, including this sketch of Maurice Evans as “The Puzzler” from season two! Original available in the Studio Store. Bat Facts: This two episode story was originally intended for The Riddler, but as Frank Gorshin was refusing to play the part the writers changed it to a Puzzler story. READ MORE
Here’s another 60’s Bat-villain… John Astin filled in as “The Riddler” in season two. Original available in the Studio Store. Bat Facts: Astin’s appearance as The Riddler was supposedly due to Frank Gorshin‘s demand for a raise, although some sources claim Gorshin just didn’t want to play the part anymore. An earlier episode series in season two was originally supposed to feature The Riddler but the villain was changed to “The Puzzler” due to Gorshin’s absence. Gorshin did come back as The Riddler for a single episode in the third and final season. READ MORE
This week’s ’66 Batvillian is Roddy McDowall as “Bookworm”, original available in the Studio Store as usual. BatFacts: Many TV Trivia and information books incorrectly state that actress Joan Crawford played “the Printer’s Devil”, an assistant to Roddy McDowall‘s Bookworm, in the first season episode. This error occurred when one book accidentally misspelled actor John Crawford‘s name. Many subsequent books then used this one erroneous book as a reference without bothering to check the accuracy of the listing. Joan Crawford never appeared on “Batman”, that role was played by John Crawford. READ MORE
Our 60’s Bat-villains series continues with Vincent Price as “Egghead”! Original available in the Studio Store. BatFacts: When filming this episode there was to be a big “egg fight” in the finale, and Vincent Price was required to hit Burt Ward (Robin) with an egg. According to Price: “The crew was fed up with Burt, so they had me throw two dozen eggs at him, and he had to stand there and take it.” READ MORE
Sketch week continues with Victor Buono aka “King Tut” from the 60’s Batman TV show. Original available in the Studio Store. Bat Facts: The Batman cover issue of TV Guide announced that Robert Morely was scheduled to play King Tut, which turned out to be completely unfounded. READ MORE
I figured I might have to add the name of the 60’s Batman villain these actors portrayed since the name recognition on many has been lost a bit in the 50 years since the show was on the air… This is David Wayne and the Mad Hatter… original available in the Studio Store. Bat Facts: David Wayne appeared in more films with Marilyn Monroe than any other actor… four in total: As Young as You Feel (1951), We’re Not Married (1952), O. Henry’s Full House (1952), and How to Marry a Millionaire (1953). READ MORE
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