Batman: The Animated Series: Appointment in Crime Alley

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A once respected neighborhood is terrorized by Roland Dagget and his accomplices wanting to destroy it to build a new complex. Batman's friend Leslie Tompkins has been kidnapped by the same people. Now Batman must fight thru the terror that plagues Crime Alley to get to her before she and the neighborhood become extinct. Add a recap »

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Writers:: Gerry Conway

Director:: Boyd Kirkland

Stars:: Efrem Zimbalist Jr. (Alfred Pennyworth); Kevin Conroy (Bruce Wayne / Batman)

Recurring Role:: Diana Muldaur (Dr. Leslie Thompkins); Mari Devon (Summer Gleeson); Edward Asner (Roland Daggett)

Guest Star:: Alexander Simmons (Girl); David L. Lander (Nitro); Angel Harper (Woman); Jeffrey Tambor (Crocker)

Based on the Batman comic book "There is no hope on Crime Alley". edit »
Crime Alley is presented as the old "Park Row" street. However, the street signs of both the old and new street show "Park Ave" instead. edit »

This is labeled episode 26 on the Batman: The Animated Series Volume 1 DVD. edit »
Roland Daggett, a successful businessman, somehow manages to commit the fashion faux-pas of wearing white socks with his black leather dress shoes to the Better Business Council dinner. edit »
Two of the apartment mailboxes that Batman passes read "Bruce Timm" and "Eric Radomski". These are the producers of the series. Another member of the production team is also listed among the tenants: Haven Alexander. edit »
The old-style newspaper van that Crocker and Nitro are using to carry the explosives has "J Olsen" printed on the side. This is an oblique reference to Jimmy Olsen, longtime friend of Superman. edit »
First appearance of Dr. Leslie Tompkins. edit »

Bruce: Roland Daggett is up to something, Alfred.
Alfred: That almost goes without saying, doesn't it, sir? edit »
Roland Daggett: These people don't value human life like we do.
Batman: Nobody values human life like you do, Daggett. edit »

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Darknight57
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Appointment in Crime Alley
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
This is another good edition to the Batman series, an exiting and fun show without needing to use any Supervillans to tell the story ...Continue »
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Appointment in Crime Alley
The Bottom Line: "Exactly why I watch this series"
No flashy villains, but lots of heart. ...Continue »
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Appointment in Crime Alley
The Bottom Line: "Character development"
While Batman has an appointment to make, he has one of his busiest hours of crime fighting standing in the way. ...Continue »
07/07/05 04:42am | report abuse