Hi Diddle Riddle

Season 1, Episode 1, Aired
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A bomb goes off at the Gotham City World's Fair revealing a riddle which leads Batman and Robin to the Peale Art Gallery. The duo find out it's a trick from the Riddler who serves them subpeonas. ''Batman must find out the Riddler's sceme or he must reveal his true identity. Robin finds two clues in the papers and they head to a diso where he unfortuneatly cannot get in. Batman's drugged by the Riddler's assistant, Molly.''Batman's drugged and Robin is tranquilliezed by the Riddler, who in turn tries to steal the Batmobile. The Riddler attempts to blow the Batmobile up after he kidnaps Robin. Batman races out to the Batmobile but in his incompacitated condition, he is forced to turn his keys over to the police.''The Riddler attempts to operate on Robin.

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  • The Riddler tricks Batman into a false arrest, but his real scheme is to penetrate the Batcave.

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    By XMLarry, Nov 30, 2011 Report Abuse
    The series eventually gets campy (not a bad thing, necessarily) but these first few episodes are very dark, like the comic books. Frank Gorshin was born to be the Riddler, no question about it. Executive Producer William Dozier makes his only on camera appearence as a matrie D. Batman makes his only reference in the entire series in this episode about how his parents were murdered.

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    By djscotty54, Mar 10, 2008 Report Abuse
    I rated the Pilot Episode Batman a 9.2 due to the fact that it was done really well with use of Frank Gorshin as The Riddler. Also the fact that it is already known that the 1966 series did not explain Batman's origin and the villain origin this pilot was simply 'a way to start' this campy series. Frank Gorshin as the Riddler is PERFECT as for the other main villains (ie Joker, Penguin, & Catwoman) on this series. This episode had a notable comical moment when after removing metal bars from a secure window Robin was just going to throw it down into the alley way, but Batman refused stating "pedestrian safety" and out came the 'bat-hook' the he hung the metal bars on.moreless

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  • The Dynamic Duo make their television debut!!

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    By Kenibeni93, May 15, 2007 Report Abuse
    Finnaly, the Dynamic Duo, Batman and Robin, make their television debut!! We are also introduced to the Riddler, who has a big scheme in mind! He tricks Batman into making a false arrest, and now Batman will have to go to court, and reveal his secret identity! But, Batman and Robin suspect something is up, and they go looking for the Riddler. They come to a nightclub, and Robin has to stay outside and gaurd the Batmobile, because he is too young to go inside. So, Batman in the Nightclub meets The Riddler's assistant Molly, and she drugs Batman! Then, outside, The Riddler and his goons shoot a tranquilizer at Robin, and soon Robin is out cold! They kidnap Robin, and attempt to steal the Batmobile, but thanks to the anti theft alarm, they can't! When a drugged Batman gets outside to the Batmobile, he is too late... Robin is gone! He wants to go after Riddler and help Robin, but a police officer won't let him, saying Batman is in no condition to drive. So, Batman Batwalks home, and goes to the Batcave, where he starts to attempt to track down Robin. Later, they show Riddler and Molly starting to do what appears to be operating on Robin!! What will happen next? Will Batman save Robin?? Will Robin escape?! Great way to start off the season!! Had me in total suspense!! 2 thumbs up, and worth a 10 rating!!moreless

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    • When the Batmobile leaves the Batcave, you can see the shadow of the vehicle on the wall revealing that it actually comes to a stop when it leaves the shot.

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    • Gotham City is 14 miles from the Batcave entrance. Edit
    • Goof: Notice Tattle puts Robin over his shoulder when taking him out of the Bat-mobile but when Tattle runs from it, Robin is in his arms and then returns to being over his shoulder at the manhole. Edit

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    • Narrator: Will Robin escape? Can Batman find him in time? Is this the ghastly end for our Dynamic Duo? Answers tomorrow night. Same time, Same channel. One hint, the worse is yet to come. Edit
    • Riddler: At last, Boy wonder! Robin. You and the caped crusader both are set for the final bow. Edit
    • (With slurred speech) Batman: Officers. Out of my way! They've got Robin. (Getting into the Bat-mobile) Get out of my way! I said. I've got to go after Robin. Officer: Hand me the key, Batman. I'm afraid you're in no condition to drive. Edit

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