Batman: The Sandman Cometh (1966)
Season 2, Episode 33
10/10
ENTER THE SINISTER DR. SOMNAMBULA!
27 January 2024
IF anything -- you have to love the character names here.

10 Stars. Real campy.

According to notes, interestingly, Julie Newmar was available to play the Catwoman in another episode so guest star Robert Morley got bumped out! That is a shame. However, tall and creepy Michael Rennie (THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL) got the job as the diabolical international criminal called the Sandman. He is so into this role.

Master Plan: Team with the Catwoman to get the billions belonging to famed noodle queen J. Pauline Spaghetti??? Pauline is played to the hilt by Spring Byington, veteran movie actress, who was the Betty White of the 50s and 60s. She was everywhere on tv at the time and is a trip to watch.

The Sandman puts Pauline under his spell, now playing shifty Dr. Somnanbula! What a smooth character, who actually wants all her mazuma for himself. A work of art.

Co-written by Ellis St. Joseph who in a few years would write the cult film, THE CHRISTINE JORGENSEN STORY. Look for the famous stripper Gypsy Rose Lee playing a newscaster? At the time she guest starred in the popular comedy film, THE TROUBLE WITH ANGELS, starring Rosaline Russell.

Outstanding and in restored color. SEASON 2 EPISODE 33 A big thank you to ME TV for the Saturday night reruns.
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