Batman (TV series)

Batman the 1960s tv series based on the DC comic book character of the same name, which starred Adam West and Burt Ward as Batman and Robin, two crime-fighting heroes who defended "Gotham City". The typical story began with a villain often one of a short list of recurring super-criminals committing a crime, such as stealing a fabulous gem or taking over Gotham City. The Penguin-Played by Burgess Meredith. The Penguin is an old arch enemy of the Caped Crusaders. He baffles them with his fishy clues as to what crime he is going to commit. The Joker-Played by Cesar Romero. Also, an enemy of Batman and Robin. Joker has a habit of over powering the station in charge of the news, and gives the Dynamic Duo clues to his crimes. The Riddler-Played by Frank Gorshin and John Astin. The Riddler has a way his twisted mind works. As Batman said in the first episode, "The Riddler's mind is like an artichoke. You have to rip off spiny leaves to reach the heart!" Catwoman-Played by Julie Newmar and Eartha Kitt. Catwoman secretly loves Batman, but she still likes to try to murder him and Robin. Mr. Freeze-Played by George Sanders, Otto Preminger, and Eli Wallach. Mr. Freeze is forced to live in an environment 50 degrees below Zero. It aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) network for two and a half seasons from January 12, 1966 to March 14, 1968. Despite its short run, the series had two weekly installments for most of its tenure, giving the show a total of 120 episodes.