The Archer makes an appearance in this season two openener but wasn't the best villian. He got the drop on Batman more than once but you get a sense that he isn't that good to be able to do that.
Also was the fair citizens of Gotham. The first time The Archer gave them stolen money they returned it and was praised by Gordan. Later the Archer did it again and this time the people bailed him out of jail. My gosh, are the people of Gotham that easily swayed?
Alfred made a cool contribution to the episode and arrow shot for arrow shot was the equal of the villian. He must have split the Archer's arrows three times before getting caught.
They should have started the season with a more well known villian, but this will do.moreless
Episode Summary
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In The Caped Crusader's second season opener, The Archer, a medieval crook modeled after Robin Hood, escapes from Police Headquarters in a moving van from The Trojan Hearse Company, driven by Maid Marilyn. Together, with his band of merry malefactors - Crier Tuck and Big John - he pays a surprise visit to Wayne Manor, where they gas everyone and then steal the loose cash Bruce kept in the wall safe, thus stealing from the rich, and giving it to the poor, clueless Gothamites. Later that day, The Archer and company attempt to thwart justice by dropping in on Police HQ. Protected with goggles, the medieval muggers blind Commissioner Gordon, Chief O'Hara, and The Dynamic Duo with another of Archer's special trick arrows and beat a hasty retreat out the window. As The Archer, Marion, Tuck and John give out the money they swiped from The Everett Bannister's Koin Machines Company, they are apprehended by Batman and Robin---only to be rapidly bailed out by the poor but misguided citizens with the exact same money distributed to them by Archer, whom they view as a hero!
The Dynamic Duo trace The Archer to his hideout at The Earl Of Huntington Archery Range (Robin Hood is the alias of The Earl Of Huntington) in Gotham's Green Forest section, where Alfred Pennyworth attempts to divert the crooks long enough for The Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder to inspect his GHQ--where they unwittingly trigger a secret alarm which ensnares them in a giant net. After stringing up The Duo by their thumbs, The Archer demands Batman reveal The Batcave's secret location or else he beheads Alfred (Archer intends to storm The Cave and destroy the crime computers therein). The Caped Crusader notices to his relief that the gullontine Archer plans to use on Alfred is a fake prop used by magicians and refuses Archer's ultimatum. Archer takes The Dynamic Duo out doors, ties them to a stake, and, along with his merry madmen (mounted on horseback), perpare to run them both through with lances!!moreless
The Dynamic Duo trace The Archer to his hideout at The Earl Of Huntington Archery Range (Robin Hood is the alias of The Earl Of Huntington) in Gotham's Green Forest section, where Alfred Pennyworth attempts to divert the crooks long enough for The Caped Crusader and The Boy Wonder to inspect his GHQ--where they unwittingly trigger a secret alarm which ensnares them in a giant net. After stringing up The Duo by their thumbs, The Archer demands Batman reveal The Batcave's secret location or else he beheads Alfred (Archer intends to storm The Cave and destroy the crime computers therein). The Caped Crusader notices to his relief that the gullontine Archer plans to use on Alfred is a fake prop used by magicians and refuses Archer's ultimatum. Archer takes The Dynamic Duo out doors, ties them to a stake, and, along with his merry madmen (mounted on horseback), perpare to run them both through with lances!!moreless
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Art CarneyThe Archer
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Dick ClarkHimself
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Sam JaffeZolton Zorba
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Madge Blake
Aunt Harriet Cooper [Seasons 1-2]
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William Dozier
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Adam West
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Burt Ward
Richard "Dick" Grayson/Robin: The Boy Wonder
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Alan Napier
Alfred Pennyworth
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Stafford Repp
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Trivia, Notes, Quotes and Allusions
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Batman says that Dick Clark is from Philadelphia because of the way he speaks. In reality, Dick Clark was born in Mount Vernon, New York but moved to Philadelphia where he was a disc jockey and eventually started American Bandstand.
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QUOTES (5)
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Narrator: Does this foul deed spell finis for the Caped Crusaders? Willst the Dynamic Duo escape to fight again the villainous swine who threaten home and hearth? Take heart, citizens. The answer to these and other pointed inquiries tomorrow! Same Bat-Time! Same Bat-Channel!
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The Archer: (About Maid Marilyn) That's what I get for aligning myself with a kindergarten dropout.
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Robin: That Archer is a smart cookie.
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The Archer: Rob from the rich and give to the poor.
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Batman: He's from Philadelphia.
Dick Clark: How did you know?
Batman: You dipped your dipthong. People from Philidelphia are known for that.
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Art Carney is best known for his role of Ed Norton on The Honeymooners.
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A villain named "The Archer" first appeared in Superman #13 (November-December 1941). The criminal wore a green archer's costume and worked alone, extorting money from wealthy victims whom he would murder if they refused to pay.
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Beginning this season, all of the action word titles which appear during the climactic fight sequences were inserted in-between scenes, as opposed to being superimposed over scenes like the first season and the movie, due to cutting down the massive budget devoted to camera and art work.
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He's from Philadelphia Batman was referring to where most people would know Dick Clark from. Two years prior to the airing of this episode, Dick Clark hosted was a disc jockey which eventually lead him to hosting American Bandstand in Philadelphia, PA.
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