"Catwoman Goes to College" was shot before "That Darn Catwoman," but was held back due to the release of Lesley Gore's latest single. When viewed first, this makes more sense in that Bruce Wayne has agreed to become Catwoman's parole officer, ensuring her release from prison to make up for being a high school dropout by returning to college at Gotham State University. As one might expect, it's just another ploy to get Batman and Robin out of the way, with henchman Cornell (Paul Mantee) donning cape and cowl to impersonate Batman in a supermarket robbery, while the real Caped Crusader enjoys a soda with Catwoman. New to Gotham City's police force (from Los Angeles) is Captain Courageous (Stanley Adams), who endeavors to arrest Batman for the time being, until Alfred arrives as solicitor Serge Tort, switching costumes to allow his employer to escape. A gathering of students in Chimes Square is where the Dynamic Duo locate Catwoman, once more falling for her ruse of tears, held captive in a rooftop coffee display which has been filled with sulfuric acid: "if you get that searing feeling in your stomachs, it won't be heartburn!" Paul Mantee was no stranger to Adam West, both had starred in the 1964 "Robinson Crusoe on Mars," while David Lewis makes the fifth of his eight appearances as Warden Crichton. The Batclimb cameo is that of Art Linkletter, longtime television emcee and game show magnate, discussing a revival of PEOPLE ARE FUNNY, before realizing that the wall climbing Caped Crusaders would make perfect subjects!
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CATWOMAN GOING FOR A PHD?
tcchelsey4 December 2022
Over the top writing, as usual, by series writer Stanley Ralph Ross. Julie Newmar's slinking, devious Catwoman has Bruce Wayne to thank as her new parole officer. Conditions of her prison release rest on a promise she go to college -- none other than Gotham State University. Her goal: to become a fine, upstanding student? For two seconds?
Character actor Paul Mantee is fun to watch, playing one of the Catwoman's henchmen who dresses up as Batman to confuse the cops. Look for Stanley Adams (who always reminded me of Fred Flintstone for some reason) playing a cop called Captain Courageous, always bugging Commissioner Gordon. Nice gag appearance by veteran game show host Art Linkletter, popping out a window while Batman and Robin climb the side of a building. All those goofy guest star window bits were one of the most creative and camp parts of the show, later improved by LAUGH IN.
Great set and color design in the 60s malt shop, where Catwoman and Batman are sipping shakes? Watch Julie Newmar in this particular scene, she's funny. On the other wild side, Catwoman still has to settle a score with the Dynamic Duo, knocks them out with a spray of her hynotic perfume and ties Batman and Robin up in a GIANT tea cup, waiting for a GIANT tea pot to pour boiling water on their heads. The tea pot set is a work of art.
10 Stars.
No surprise writer Stanley Ralph Ross went on to create tv's WONDER WOMAN. Ross wrote 27 episodes for BATMAN. Super direction from one of the best, Robert Sparr, also director for the WILD WILD WEST and behind some of the classic episodes of HAWAIIN EYE and 77 SUNSET STRIP. He is missed, having died in a plane crash a few years later.
Best of SEASON 2. Remastered color box sets, Vol.1 and 2. 4 dvds each. Released 2015.
Character actor Paul Mantee is fun to watch, playing one of the Catwoman's henchmen who dresses up as Batman to confuse the cops. Look for Stanley Adams (who always reminded me of Fred Flintstone for some reason) playing a cop called Captain Courageous, always bugging Commissioner Gordon. Nice gag appearance by veteran game show host Art Linkletter, popping out a window while Batman and Robin climb the side of a building. All those goofy guest star window bits were one of the most creative and camp parts of the show, later improved by LAUGH IN.
Great set and color design in the 60s malt shop, where Catwoman and Batman are sipping shakes? Watch Julie Newmar in this particular scene, she's funny. On the other wild side, Catwoman still has to settle a score with the Dynamic Duo, knocks them out with a spray of her hynotic perfume and ties Batman and Robin up in a GIANT tea cup, waiting for a GIANT tea pot to pour boiling water on their heads. The tea pot set is a work of art.
10 Stars.
No surprise writer Stanley Ralph Ross went on to create tv's WONDER WOMAN. Ross wrote 27 episodes for BATMAN. Super direction from one of the best, Robert Sparr, also director for the WILD WILD WEST and behind some of the classic episodes of HAWAIIN EYE and 77 SUNSET STRIP. He is missed, having died in a plane crash a few years later.
Best of SEASON 2. Remastered color box sets, Vol.1 and 2. 4 dvds each. Released 2015.
Hit And Miss Catwoman Two-Parter
StuOz28 April 2018
Catwoman (Julie Newmar) goes to college.
Last week's Joker two-parter was such a knockout...I think I was wanting another knockout with sexy Julie but got this hit-and-miss two-parter instead.
The good bits include Catwoman and Batman drinking together at a table, finding the identity of a criminal with red hair, and a fantastic ending to part two.
The no-so good bits include an annoying French guy who never seems to go away, an annoying cop from LA who drops into Gotham City and Batman making a painfully bad joke about walking under a ladder.
Perhaps my least favourite Catwoman two-parter in the whole series but even a lesser Catwoman show is still well worth a look. Watch it!
Last week's Joker two-parter was such a knockout...I think I was wanting another knockout with sexy Julie but got this hit-and-miss two-parter instead.
The good bits include Catwoman and Batman drinking together at a table, finding the identity of a criminal with red hair, and a fantastic ending to part two.
The no-so good bits include an annoying French guy who never seems to go away, an annoying cop from LA who drops into Gotham City and Batman making a painfully bad joke about walking under a ladder.
Perhaps my least favourite Catwoman two-parter in the whole series but even a lesser Catwoman show is still well worth a look. Watch it!
Holy jailbird, Batman!
Wes5430 June 2019
Batman is arrested by a transfer Captain from L.A., who apparently doesn't check in with the Commissioner OR the Chief of Police? Really?
Batman is thrown in jail, but isn't fingerprinted, or told to remove his cowl. Really?
From a single strand of hair, Batman determines that their suspect is male, 6' 1 3/4", 36 years old, has flat feet, wears glasses, speaks in a deep voice, and suffers from hay fever. Really?
Batman is thrown in jail, but isn't fingerprinted, or told to remove his cowl. Really?
From a single strand of hair, Batman determines that their suspect is male, 6' 1 3/4", 36 years old, has flat feet, wears glasses, speaks in a deep voice, and suffers from hay fever. Really?
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