The wacky pop art craze of the 60s is spoofed here, and I agree with the last reviewer that it all went over our heads back in the day! But, seriously, how many of us kids were taking notes? You just have to sit back and marvel at the evil egocentric Joker (Caesar Romero at his best) becoming an overnight artistic sensation. He messes up the gallery of Bernie Park (Reginald Gardiner), only to be hailed as a genius by one of its showcased artists (Fritz Feld). Gardiner, who was also appearing on Phyllis Diller's tv show (as Uncle Ned) at the time, is best remembered for playing flakey butlers and the like. Feld, likewise, a hoot in similar roles. The Joker, in turn, opens his own budding artist school --for people (with no talent), but with lots of money! Blonde Diana Ivarson plays one of the millionaires in cahoots with the Joker. Ivarson, according to some notes, may have been from the 20th Century Fox acting school that put students in tv parts, but whose career did not last too long. Look for veteran Jody Gilbert (as filthy rich Mrs. Putney), one of the Joker's goofy students. Keep an eye out for the painter Leonardo Da Vinsky? This was directed by George Waggner, best remembered for the iconic WOLFMAN starring Lon Chaney, and other B thrillers. He later went to tv and worked for Warner Brothers, directing such shows as 77 SUN SET STRIP. Another campy one you have to see, and the colors here are cool! This one goes by FAST! SEASON 2 dvd box set.
Review of Pop Goes the Joker
