This little film, made for ABC television execs in early 1967, is a cool little gem. We get to see Yvonne Craig do her bit as Barbara Gordon and as Batgirl.
If only ABC had made a separate Batgirl series! But I guess the execs did not want to do another "Honey West." Too bad. "Honey West" was a superb series, and a "Batgirl" series would have worked well. No one can tell me that women were not becoming more important as breadwinners and as TV viewers, and they needed role models other than suburban housewives.
Also, a separate "Batgirl" series would have meant that the "Batman" series would not have been cluttered as it was in its third season. That season was a disaster for the series, and it was a gross disservice for the performers involved, especially Ms. Craig! Incidentally, Killer Moth never made it in as a regular villain in the "Batman" series itself, so it was good that he was shown here. I also like the "Pow" and "Bam" effects taken from the first season (when there was no background).
If only ABC had made a separate Batgirl series! But I guess the execs did not want to do another "Honey West." Too bad. "Honey West" was a superb series, and a "Batgirl" series would have worked well. No one can tell me that women were not becoming more important as breadwinners and as TV viewers, and they needed role models other than suburban housewives.
Also, a separate "Batgirl" series would have meant that the "Batman" series would not have been cluttered as it was in its third season. That season was a disaster for the series, and it was a gross disservice for the performers involved, especially Ms. Craig! Incidentally, Killer Moth never made it in as a regular villain in the "Batman" series itself, so it was good that he was shown here. I also like the "Pow" and "Bam" effects taken from the first season (when there was no background).