The Batman (1966) Appreciation Thread - Page 6

El Payaso · 09-14-2011, 09:46 AM

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2. [Burgess Meredith] Was the second choice for role. Producers had originally wanted Spencer Tracy in the role, but Tracy wouldn't sign unless his character was allowed to kill Batman.

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Cesar Romero: "Once you get into a costume with the make-up on and the wig. You change completely and you fall right into it. And it was actually a very easy character to play. Just whooped it on, laugh and scream and you know was a ball to do"

Didn't Jack Nicholson say something like this to Keaton? Something like, you relax and let the costume do the work?

The Joker · 09-14-2011, 09:57 AM

Where did you get those quotes from Payaso? Adam West said Mickey Rooney was the original choice for the role of Penguin, but the negotiations broke down and it went to Burgess.

El Payaso · 09-14-2011, 10:14 AM

I took them from the very same page you got your quote: Batmania.

The Joker · 09-14-2011, 10:20 AM

They're wrong on that one then. In Adam West's book, he said Mickey Rooney was first choice for Penguin, then it went to Burgess.

signalman · 09-17-2011, 02:47 AM

I see Cliff Robertson(SHAME) died last week.

The Joker · 09-26-2011, 10:46 PM

Pengy made it to The Simpsons:

obin_gam · 09-29-2011, 05:16 AM

anyone giot hi-def pics from the show or movie? All I can find on google is 1024x768 maximum :/

I would like a 1680x1050 wallpaper

bullets · 10-06-2011, 12:03 AM

Ultra Lantern · 10-06-2011, 12:59 AM

Caesar Romero as The Joker.

The Joker · 10-06-2011, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bullets

"A joke a day keeps the gloom away"

obin_gam · 10-08-2011, 05:26 AM

Love those shots! I also found this site http://www.cinemasquid.com/blu-ray/m...1-044d093616a0 with 1920x1080 screens

thebatandthecat · 10-20-2011, 04:29 PM

Just got the HUB channel and am thrilled that they are airing this series! I have introduced it to my 9 year old daughter and she is excited to watch Batman for the first time!!! Its such an awesome feeling to pass down the love for these characters and for her to pick it up the same way I first did with this family friendly series!

Not to mention a lot of the humer is definitely adult oriented and my wife & I both were enjoying it as much as she was!

OutRiddled · 12-19-2011, 10:24 AM

My favourite villains in order:

Riddler (Frank Gorshin)
Catwoman (Julie Newmar)
Joker
Penguin
Mad Hatter
Egghead
Mr Freeze (George Sanders)

Two-Face · 12-19-2011, 11:02 AM

UK TV Batman 66 ad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB_4f...50814B8E66449C

The Joker · 12-19-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Two-Face

UK TV Batman 66 ad.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB_4f...50814B8E66449C

LOL that was fantastic

I love the "Not so Serious" with Romero's Joker at the end.

Pfeiffer-Pfan · 12-19-2011, 05:28 PM

Awesome ad...

ITV don't usually invest that much effort.

**C. Lee** · 12-19-2011, 06:09 PM

Here's a nice little blog that talks about the series http://tothebatpoles.blogspot.com/

The Joker · 12-19-2011, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by C. Lee

Here's a nice little blog that talks about the series http://tothebatpoles.blogspot.com/

Although I'm going to read this in thorough detail later, I've skimmed through it and that blog is fantastic and bursting with facts and quotes and interviews from the cast and crew. I'm bookmarking that.

Fascinating bit of info regarding the movie spin off is the salaries every actor was paid:

Adam West ---$100,000
Burt Ward-- $35,000
Alan Napier-- $3,750
Neil Hamilton--$4,400
Stafford Repp--- $3,300
Madge Blake----$1,250.00
Cesar Romero---$16,000
Burgess Meredith----$35,000
Frank Gorshin---$12,000
Lee Meriwether---$10,000
Gil Perkins (Bluebeard)---$4,000
Dick Crockett (Morgan) ---$2,400
George Sawaya (Quetch) ---$2,000
Milton Frome----$500.00
Reginald Denny----$1,500
U.S President (voice) $250.00
Security Council Delegates---$250.00
Leslie H. Martinson (director) ---$23,250.00
Lorenzo Semple (writer) --$50,000 (includes screenplay and treatment)

Burgess was paid triple what Frank and Lee were, and more than double what Cesar was paid. Not surprising since Penguin had more to do in the movie than any of the villains. Although I think Lee Meriwether deserved more than she got for this movie since her character had a lot more material to do than Riddler and Joker. She had that whole duality of the Miss Kitka stuff with Bruce Wayne as well as her Catwoman scenes. But I guess since Lee was the newbie and Cesar and Frank were veterans to the show, they got paid more.

DaRkVeNgeanCe · 12-19-2011, 10:34 PM

Whoa its cool to see how much they got paid for something as big as that film for the time in history compared to what actors get paid these days.

nogap87 · 12-19-2011, 10:51 PM

Absolutely love '66 Batman. Riddler was my favorite villain because that crazy laugh and absurd riddles that only made sense to Batman and Robin.

El Payaso · 12-20-2011, 06:33 AM

I remember as a kid thinking why was Batman without his suit for so long in the movie. Then I heard - and maybe read in thsi very thread - that Adam West demanded so, so he could shjow his skills as a serious actor. In fact I think he said he acted Bruce Wayne differently from the TV series.

The Joker · 12-20-2011, 10:51 AM

It's true, West requested more Bruce Wayne scenes in the movie. He loves the scenes with Miss Kitka aka Catwoman. His Bruce Wayne never really got to show genuine romantic feelings for someone so this was a rare treat for him.

Indy1Jones · 12-20-2011, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bullets

Awesome.

Dave McFly · 12-21-2011, 12:50 AM

I always loved the cheesiness of this tv show but one of my fave things about it was the Batmobile. I just ordered this from Polar Lights (maker of the 66 Batmobile kit): Batmobile: Deluxe Edition. I cannot wait to get it, and build it, and put it next to my 1989 Batmobile

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The_Fire_Rises · 12-21-2011, 01:15 AM

I LOVE the '66 movie. So many wonderful things...the Bat-repellant shark spray, "somedays, you can't get rid of a bomb," and of course, the ending, where B&R royally screw up everything by inadvertantly switching all of the personalities of the UN members into the wrong bodies. The look they give each other when they figure out what's happened and then bolt outside the window to avoid any backlash for what they did is fantastic.

View Poll Results: Who is your favorite villain?
Cesar Romero as The Joker	37	38.14%
Burgess Meredith as The Penguin	30	30.93%
Julie Newmar as Catwoman	39	40.21%
Eartha Kitt as Catwoman	5	5.15%
Lee Meriwether as Catwoman	12	12.37%
Frank Gorshin as The Riddler	48	49.48%
John Astin as The Riddler	1	1.03%
George Sanders as Mr Freeze	6	6.19%
Otto Preminger as Mr Freeze	5	5.15%
Eli Wallach as Mr Freeze	5	5.15%
Cliff Robertson as Shame	1	1.03%
Vincent Price as Egghead	11	11.34%
Walter Slezak as The Clock King	1	1.03%
Malachi Throne as False Face	4	4.12%
David Wayne as The Mad Hatter	7	7.22%
Anne Baxter as Zelda	0	0%
Victor Buono as King Tut	14	14.43%
Shelley Winters as Ma Parker	3	3.09%
Liberace as Chandell/Harry	0	0%
Van Johnson as The Minstrel	0	0%
Art Carney as The Archer	2	2.06%
Carolyn Jones as Marsha Queen of Diamonds	2	2.06%
Tallulah Bankhead as The Black Widow	1	1.03%
Michael Rennie as The Sandman	0	0%
Maurice Evans as The Puzzler	1	1.03%
Milton Berle as Louie the Lilac	2	2.06%
Joan Collins as The Siren	1	1.03%
Ethel Merman as Lola Lasagne	1	1.03%
Rudy Valee as Lord Fog	0	0%
Glynis Johns as Lady Penelope Peasoup	1	1.03%
Ida Lupino as Dr Cassandra	1	1.03%
Zsa Zsa Gabor as Minerva	0	0%
Barbara Rush as Nora Clavicle	0	0%
Ann Baxter as Olga	0	0%
Roddy McDowell as The Bookworm	4	4.12%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 97. You may not vote on this poll

09-14-2011, 09:57 AM	#127
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,721	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread Where did you get those quotes from Payaso? Adam West said Mickey Rooney was the original choice for the role of Penguin, but the negotiations broke down and it went to Burgess. __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker

09-14-2011, 10:14 AM	#128
El Payaso Banned User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rubbing your rhubarb. Posts: 15,263	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread I took them from the very same page you got your quote: Batmania.

09-14-2011, 10:20 AM	#129
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,721	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread They're wrong on that one then. In Adam West's book, he said Mickey Rooney was first choice for Penguin, then it went to Burgess. __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker

09-17-2011, 02:47 AM	#130
signalman Side-Kick Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 306	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread I see Cliff Robertson(SHAME) died last week.

09-26-2011, 10:46 PM	#131
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,721	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread Pengy made it to The Simpsons: __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker

09-29-2011, 05:16 AM	#132
obin_gam Side-Kick Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: communist utopia Posts: 3,613	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread anyone giot hi-def pics from the show or movie? All I can find on google is 1024x768 maximum :/ I would like a 1680x1050 wallpaper __________________ "To match the shoeswith the jacket is fey. To match the shoes with the hat is taste." - Gene Wilder

10-06-2011, 12:03 AM	#133
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10-06-2011, 12:59 AM	#134
Ultra Lantern In Darkest Night! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: The future Posts: 5,307	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread Caesar Romero as The Joker. __________________ My journey from 500 years in the future is to change the chaos inflicted by The Thread Manager.I know the fate of everyone.I only have one weakness.I have to recharge my ring every 72 hours.

10-08-2011, 05:26 AM	#136
obin_gam Side-Kick Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: communist utopia Posts: 3,613	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread Love those shots! I also found this site http://www.cinemasquid.com/blu-ray/m...1-044d093616a0 with 1920x1080 screens __________________ "To match the shoeswith the jacket is fey. To match the shoes with the hat is taste." - Gene Wilder

10-20-2011, 04:29 PM	#137
thebatandthecat Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Gotham City Posts: 225	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread Just got the HUB channel and am thrilled that they are airing this series! I have introduced it to my 9 year old daughter and she is excited to watch Batman for the first time!!! Its such an awesome feeling to pass down the love for these characters and for her to pick it up the same way I first did with this family friendly series! Not to mention a lot of the humer is definitely adult oriented and my wife & I both were enjoying it as much as she was! __________________ --Mistletoe can be deadly if you eat it... --mmm...but a kiss...can be even deadlier, if you mean it

12-19-2011, 10:24 AM	#138
OutRiddled Banned User Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 507	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread My favourite villains in order: Riddler (Frank Gorshin) Catwoman (Julie Newmar) Joker Penguin Mad Hatter Egghead Mr Freeze (George Sanders)

12-19-2011, 11:02 AM	#139
Two-Face Harvey Dent Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Arkham City Posts: 45,214	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread UK TV Batman 66 ad. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SB_4f...50814B8E66449C __________________ Sir Alex Ferguson - A true United Legend. Thank you. TWO-FACE:[as Harvey Dent]The only way to get by in this place is to get ourselves some respect...[as Two-Face:]...Fear! That's how we get respect! Show them ... how we do things!" VIDEO-CLick to Watch!:

12-19-2011, 05:28 PM	#141
Pfeiffer-Pfan Flawless! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ireland Posts: 7,753	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread Awesome ad... ITV don't usually invest that much effort. __________________ Michelle Pfeiffer: Living Legend... you can look, but don't touch! VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: I'll miss you dad! xx

12-19-2011, 06:09 PM	#142
C. Lee I'm not old, I'm ancient SHH! Administrator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 42,153	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread Here's a nice little blog that talks about the series http://tothebatpoles.blogspot.com/ __________________ Go here for answers about AVATARS, signatures, etc The Official Board Rules Avatar by hunter rider

12-19-2011, 10:34 PM	#144
DaRkVeNgeanCe Sterling-Cooper Employee Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Binghamton, Ny Posts: 9,904	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread Whoa its cool to see how much they got paid for something as big as that film for the time in history compared to what actors get paid these days. __________________ M A N O F S T E E L What if a child dreamed of becoming something other than what society had intended? What if a child aspired to something greater? PAIN & GAIN 7/10 . IRON MAN 3 6/10 . THE GREAT GATSBY 7.5/10 . STAR TREK: INTO DARKNESS 9.5/10

12-19-2011, 10:51 PM	#145
nogap87 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nocandoosville Posts: 1,815	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread Absolutely love '66 Batman. Riddler was my favorite villain because that crazy laugh and absurd riddles that only made sense to Batman and Robin.

12-20-2011, 06:33 AM	#146
El Payaso Banned User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Rubbing your rhubarb. Posts: 15,263	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread I remember as a kid thinking why was Batman without his suit for so long in the movie. Then I heard - and maybe read in thsi very thread - that Adam West demanded so, so he could shjow his skills as a serious actor. In fact I think he said he acted Bruce Wayne differently from the TV series.

12-20-2011, 10:51 AM	#147
The Joker Clown Prince of Crime Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Jollity Farm Posts: 33,721	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread It's true, West requested more Bruce Wayne scenes in the movie. He loves the scenes with Miss Kitka aka Catwoman. His Bruce Wayne never really got to show genuine romantic feelings for someone so this was a rare treat for him. __________________ "Sometimes I remember it one way. Sometimes another. If I'm going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!" - The Joker

12-21-2011, 01:15 AM	#150
The_Fire_Rises Side-Kick Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 165	Re: Batman 1966 appreciation thread I LOVE the '66 movie. So many wonderful things...the Bat-repellant shark spray, "somedays, you can't get rid of a bomb," and of course, the ending, where B&R royally screw up everything by inadvertantly switching all of the personalities of the UN members into the wrong bodies. The look they give each other when they figure out what's happened and then bolt outside the window to avoid any backlash for what they did is fantastic.

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