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The Penguin's a Jinx

Episode Number: 4    Season Num: 1    First Aired: January 20, 1966    Prod Code: n/a
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Adam West
Role: Bruce N. Wayne/Batman

He breathed life into Batman. Adam West was born Billy (William) West Anderson in Walla Walla, Washington, to parents Otto West Anderson and his wife Audrey. At age 10, Adam had a cache of comic books, and Batman made a big impression on him, the comic hero was part bat-man (a la Count Dracula)... Read More

Madge Blake
Role: Aunt Harriet Cooper [Seasons 1-2]
Alan Napier
Role: Alfred Pennyworth

Alan Napier was born of prestigious stock. He was the cousin of British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain and a direct descendant of Charles Dickens. Though his acting career spanned six decades, his most visible part to American audiences was that of Alfred Pennyworth, Batman's butler in the... Read More

Stafford Repp
Role: Chief O'Hara
Burt Ward
Role: Richard "Dick" Grayson/Robin: The Boy Wonder

Bert John Gervis, Jr. was born July 6, 1945 in Los Angeles. When he started acting, he changed the "e" in Bert to "u", feeling that it added more zip to his character. Finally, he adopted the last name of Ward, his mother's maiden name. Landing the role of Robin - a feat he accomplished... Read More

David Lewis
Role: Warden Crichton
William Dozier
Role: Narrator
Byron Keith
Role: Mayor Linseed
Neil Hamilton (I)
Role: Commissioner James W. Gordon

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Burgess Meredith
Role: The Penguin

A veteran of stage and film whose numerous accomplishments in dramatic roles will, alas, probably be forever overshadowed by his portrayal of "The Penguin" on the 1960s TV series "Batman" (and the 1966 theatrical feature of the same name). After toiling in many odd jobs during the 1920s, Meredith... Read More

David Lewis
Role: Warren Crichton

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Walter Burke
Role: Sparrow
Lewis Charles
Role: Hawkeye
Robert Philips
Role: Swoop
Alex D'Arcy
Role: Jewelry Shop Owner
Johnny Jacobs
Role: Assistant Shop Owner

Johnny Jacobs was a favorite game show announcer from the late 1950s until his death in 1982. His best known credits are for those shows produced by Chuck Barris, including "The Dating Game," "The Newlywed Game," "Treasure Hunt" and "The Gong Show." He frequently appeared on-camera on "Treasure... Read More

Leslie Parrish
Role: Dawn Robbins
Dan Tobin (I)
Role: Mr. Jay
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