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So says a mug who is in cahoots with the PENGUIN (a little inside joke!) getting the third degree by Commissioner Gordon and Chief O'Hara. This episode has a campy opening with the Penguin (Burgess Meredith) going on a wild crime spree. His master plan is to establish a protection agency for wealthy people. LOOK OUT for the concrete umbrella?? Lots of fun and games as Batman and Robin trade one-liners and dodge the usual Zzzaps and Kpowws mastered by the Penguin and his goons. You can also tell that Meredith was really enjoying this role, putting his talent into every waddle while chomping on his cigarette holder. The producers actually made time for Burgess Meredith, re-arranging the shooting schedule so he could pursue other movie and tv projects. He was the man, and was given tremendous respect. It was a smart move and paid off.

Special guest star is Kathleen Crowley as Sophia Starr, the Penguin's gal pal. Crowley was a regular at Warner Brothers tv, appearing many times in such hit shows as 77 SUNSET STRIP in a variety of offbeat roles. She also was a semi-regular on MAVERICK, opposite James Garner, who said she was one of the best actresses in the biz. Crowley entered and came in 7th place in the MISS AMERICA PAGEANT when she was a teen, then working as a bookkeeper.

Old pro Leslie H. Martinson directed, who also worked at Warners with Crowley, known for such hits as MISSION IMPOSSIBLE, MANNIX and the BRADY BUNCH. He achieved cult status by directing BATMAN. No question.

Complete with Batman and Robin's classic walk up the side of a building, and a KNOCK OUT of an ending. Wait and see what the qwacking Penguin has planned for the Dynamic Duo???? Hint: It may have been borrowed from an old SHERLOCK HOLMES movie starring Basil Rathbone. Recommended from SEASON ONE. Episode 21 (1966) restored color dvd box set.