The producers failure to recognize Frank Gorshin as one of their major stars, with his incredible chemistry with Adam West, lead to the demise of the show. Even his Emmy nomination for The Riddler failed to get them to take notice. John Astin was terrific as Gomez Addams, and maybe could have brought some of that characterization here. And he did adequately incorporate the Riddler's bodily agility, but his vocalization and laugh were absolutely terrible in contrast. Producer William Dozier and the others really dropped the ball here. Dozier stated that he would not pay any villain more than the going rate, and this cost him one of the most enjoyable shows in television history.