The mean green super muscle car (replete with claws?) has got to be one of the best villain rides ever. Catwoman picks up the Joker in this incredible machine after he is released from prison, although he makes it look (because the warden is watching) that she forced him into the car at gun point. This classic hot rod had to have been designed by the same team that engineered the Batmobile, among many other iconic tv cars. Kitt clearly is having fun with her role (and looking very trim in her sexy costume), as she and the Joker follow a map to a secret stash of gun powder, which they intend to use in a future caper. The only debit here is when the Joker is released from prison (given a $10 dollar bill, which clearly insults him), the cigar he hands the warden DID NOT explode? I was so sure this would be the case, especially when the Joker makes a hasty exit, laughing it up, leaving he and Bruce Wayne alone. Perhaps this scenario was originally planned, then abruptly changed? Character actor David Lewis appeared in several episodes as the warden, a familiar face on many cop shows. There's still lots of campy fun, including a BIFF, BOP fight on a leopard skin bed when the Dynamic Duo tackle both the Catwoman and the Joker's henchmen. Look for some special guests. Dick Kallman plays Little Louie Groovy, a character spoof of eccentric record producer Phil Specter. His talent agent is none other than "Ew! Ew!" funny man Joe E. Ross (CAR 54, WHERE ARE YOU). It's too bad he didn't have a bigger bit. Kallman at the time had signed a recording contract in addition to appearing in several movies. He later gave up showbiz to run a successful antique business, unfortunately leading to his being robbed and shot. British actor Ronald Long (a favorite on BEWITCHED) plays finicky Karnaby Katz, and always over the top. This was the final episode of 1967 and another gem. SEASON 3 EPISODE 16 dvd box set.
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