Egad! That's such an AWFUL Riddler! No offence to Astin, but compared to Gorshin he is just awful. I mean, he doesn't give you the psycho thrill, or the goofy laugh that Gorshin did.
why would a manhole lead to a bank vault? Why would none of them swim underwater? why were batman and robin be bone dry leaving the bank vault and why did they need no air tanks? lot of plot holes here
Where did the air tanks and scuba masks go when the Riddler and his henchmen came out the tunnel and back to their vehicle? It seems to little of a space for three people to take off their gear while they are climbing back up.
I know I'm in the minority, but I actually liked John Astin's Riddler better. John Astin seemed to capture the essence of the Riddler without going overboard.
According to Adam West, John Astin was: "...as funny, and friendly as could be, and gave the Riddler his own twist."
@veganisextremelygood Thanks. I think John Astin was smart to tone the Riddler down a notch. Astin made the Riddler less of a caricature. I also liked how Mr. Astin made the Riddler more suave and sophisticated.
In fact, I can't help but think the John Glover Riddler (of the animated series) used John Astin's Riddler as the model for the character in the GREAT episode "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?"
This video cuts the amazing line: "Only The Riddler and his ilk would have such a flagrant disregard for private property! This door will have to be repaired." Should be about 6:56. Shocking.
I can see a mixture of Gomez Addams and The Riddler in John Astin's acting. Entertaining to see, but Frank Gorshin is the one with the voice for The Riddler.
lets be fair if jhon aistin was to do excactly what gorshin did ( producers ) then nowa days we would all say he was copying not creating something diffrent and thats what he did ok theres somebits where he dose sound wooden but the rest he dose a original perfomance shame in the acting buissnes no one can win
Actually Astin acts more like the real Riddler from the comics. I think Astin turned in a great performance as a much more villainous and fiendish Riddler.
Astin was a good idea for an villan but not the Riddler they should have mad him something else. The Riddler takes a special kind of actor, kind of like how if it were not for Jim Carrey I don't think anyone else could have played him in more modern times.
John Astin was a very diffrent but very good Riddler, in no way as manic as Frank, but still great. Nevertheless, Frank will always be the Riddler, and John will always be Gomez Addams.
FanOfBats, do you know how they filmed the fight scene? I was thinking it looked like they did a regular fight (except they were wearing wet suits) and put it in slow motion. But the water and bubbles? We could easily do it nowadays, but back in the 60's?
@griffincomics Ah... I was thinking they would have to be inside, but now I get what you're saying... like, they filmed the scene through a wall of water. Got it. Thanks!
A Golden Calf always means trouble. I really enjoy John Astin. It's a shame he had to fill Gorshin's shoes. This way he never had a chance. He should have gotten to play an original character instead.
I agree Jeff051176 now that riddler was so good as his role a mad man bent on making and discovering puzzles and life's secrets, GENIUS! Especially the actor you go Frank Gorshin. Remero plays The Joker better because of that crazy laugh and gestures HA HA! oops that was Remero in my head, and Catwoman as Julie Newmar, her voice is purrrrfect for her role and what a beautiful woman! All great actors! :D
call me crazy, but i dig astin as the riddler more than gorshin. gorshin should have played the joker. his version of the riddler was a far better version of the joker then romero's(no offense intended). the riddler should be a bit more subdued in the way that astin plays him.
Hmm...this cuts out a little bit where they leave the room at the start and run into Gordon, telling him the Riddler's back. Just a tiny scene but just pointing it out.
Egad! That's such an AWFUL Riddler! No offence to Astin, but compared to Gorshin he is just awful. I mean, he doesn't give you the psycho thrill, or the goofy laugh that Gorshin did.
captain0ldy0da 14 hours ago
lol even the riddler has a personalized scuba suit
greenmatrix151023387 2 weeks ago
Poor robin his thing so he could breath was taken off so the Riddler could escape
Iheartcheese1234 1 month ago
why would a manhole lead to a bank vault? Why would none of them swim underwater? why were batman and robin be bone dry leaving the bank vault and why did they need no air tanks? lot of plot holes here
AliBabsofScotland 2 months ago
Where did the air tanks and scuba masks go when the Riddler and his henchmen came out the tunnel and back to their vehicle? It seems to little of a space for three people to take off their gear while they are climbing back up.
Burrellfan1 2 months ago
I know I'm in the minority, but I actually liked John Astin's Riddler better. John Astin seemed to capture the essence of the Riddler without going overboard.
According to Adam West, John Astin was: "...as funny, and friendly as could be, and gave the Riddler his own twist."
eternalhalloween1 6 months ago in playlist Batman 2
@eternalhalloween1 I AGREE WITH YOU! ASTIN IS PERFECT! GORSHIN IS TOOOOOOO ANNOYING!
veganisextremelygood 3 months ago
@veganisextremelygood Thanks. I think John Astin was smart to tone the Riddler down a notch. Astin made the Riddler less of a caricature. I also liked how Mr. Astin made the Riddler more suave and sophisticated.
In fact, I can't help but think the John Glover Riddler (of the animated series) used John Astin's Riddler as the model for the character in the GREAT episode "If You're So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?"
eternalhalloween1 3 months ago
How can you walk inderwater? They should be swimming dont you think?
IBegToDiffer622 7 months ago
thats not gold! D: it'd be hard to hold! ive held a tiny tiny piece of gold before, boy was it heavy!
Reotaganaeitorturer 7 months ago
Da na na na *Click click*.
Radars22 7 months ago
Greatest. Fight Scene. Ever.
MilkMaidRum 7 months ago 3
This video cuts the amazing line: "Only The Riddler and his ilk would have such a flagrant disregard for private property! This door will have to be repaired." Should be about 6:56. Shocking.
musebloom 9 months ago
creative!
newphx 9 months ago
i like the other guy that played the riddler better!!!!!!!!!!!
minichampppp 9 months ago
I can see a mixture of Gomez Addams and The Riddler in John Astin's acting. Entertaining to see, but Frank Gorshin is the one with the voice for The Riddler.
SWAnimus01 10 months ago
John Astin?.... uhhh NO* Frank Gorshin.always will be the Riddler!
TheBruT4L1ty 10 months ago 3
One of my favourite fight scenes!
ScottishgirlAnnlorie 11 months ago 2
Its the Riddler! *Snap Snap*
SuperPyst 11 months ago
lets be fair if jhon aistin was to do excactly what gorshin did ( producers ) then nowa days we would all say he was copying not creating something diffrent and thats what he did ok theres somebits where he dose sound wooden but the rest he dose a original perfomance shame in the acting buissnes no one can win
frements 1 year ago
This show was so hokey, but I couldn't wait for the next episode
Marvcohen 1 year ago
Actually Astin acts more like the real Riddler from the comics. I think Astin turned in a great performance as a much more villainous and fiendish Riddler.
villainfan4ever 1 year ago
Astin was a good idea for an villan but not the Riddler they should have mad him something else. The Riddler takes a special kind of actor, kind of like how if it were not for Jim Carrey I don't think anyone else could have played him in more modern times.
wrestlingwomanfan 1 year ago
Astin as Riddler is ...weird.
griffincomics 1 year ago
John Astin is funny as hell, gotta love those wild eyes!
But as we all know, John will always be Gomez, and Frank will always be Riddler (at least the Riddler we know from this series)
anton1990 1 year ago
John Astin was a very diffrent but very good Riddler, in no way as manic as Frank, but still great. Nevertheless, Frank will always be the Riddler, and John will always be Gomez Addams.
anton1990 1 year ago
a banq-uet...this is why no other hero is as super as the darknight
AngledFedora 1 year ago
FanOfBats, do you know how they filmed the fight scene? I was thinking it looked like they did a regular fight (except they were wearing wet suits) and put it in slow motion. But the water and bubbles? We could easily do it nowadays, but back in the 60's?
missalabamabeenie 1 year ago
@missalabamabeenie filmed through an aquarium.
griffincomics 1 year ago
@griffincomics Ah... I was thinking they would have to be inside, but now I get what you're saying... like, they filmed the scene through a wall of water. Got it. Thanks!
missalabamabeenie 1 year ago
wow, Batman screws up over and over in this episode: to work out a geometric puzzle, you'd work it out deductively, not inductively.
DocWyoming 1 year ago
HAHA!! Fighting 'underwater' so fake!! Everything's in slowmotion, even the music! :D Lol
missmagoohoo 1 year ago
Talk about money laundering.
Twinsnakecoatl 2 years ago 3
LOL! Faux underwater fighting!
r0bw00d 2 years ago
Dont get me wrong, John Astin is a great and credible actor, but Riddler he is NOT. Frank Gorshin is/was too damn iconic as the prince of puzzlers.
jediknightgeo 2 years ago
dosent make sense why have wet money its usless the dollers would rip easy.
velmax30 2 years ago
I think the paper used for bills is more durable than regular paper.
Twinsnakecoatl 2 years ago
A Golden Calf always means trouble. I really enjoy John Astin. It's a shame he had to fill Gorshin's shoes. This way he never had a chance. He should have gotten to play an original character instead.
ChucklesWickedly 2 years ago
That was the best fight scene i have ever seen in my life
fycra 2 years ago 4
This might just be me but wouldn't everybody be floating up instead of standing at the bottom?
pleasedonttellme2 2 years ago
'BANKWET'! Come on, that's awesome!
AllenLowe2 2 years ago 3
this show is so funny lol putting money while underwater into a waterproof sack
KevinIsFamous 2 years ago 3
they are not even wet and there is no point for the water proof sack
yackamackabeecha 2 years ago
Let me guess, they just moved slowly and placed a fish tank in front of the camera or something like that.
KATTALNUVA3 2 years ago
only Frank Gorshin is the best Riddler
GuitarGOR 2 years ago 3
LOL! the special effects are so funny a water screen lol.
shadowblade15277 2 years ago
I agree Jeff051176 now that riddler was so good as his role a mad man bent on making and discovering puzzles and life's secrets, GENIUS! Especially the actor you go Frank Gorshin. Remero plays The Joker better because of that crazy laugh and gestures HA HA! oops that was Remero in my head, and Catwoman as Julie Newmar, her voice is purrrrfect for her role and what a beautiful woman! All great actors! :D
shadowblade15277 2 years ago 2
again this is only episode to have an underwarer bat fight, wow 2 unsual situations in same show!
DRUMMERMAN77 3 years ago
call me crazy, but i dig astin as the riddler more than gorshin. gorshin should have played the joker. his version of the riddler was a far better version of the joker then romero's(no offense intended). the riddler should be a bit more subdued in the way that astin plays him.
nightowl685 3 years ago
dosent the riddler know that the money is already wet. whats the use of a waterproof sack if its already wet!
robinsgirlwonder 3 years ago 10
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lol! good point:)
nightowl685 3 years ago
Gotta love the fire extiguishers as scuba air tanks. How cheaply made was this show?
zentaivillain 3 years ago 3
You should see the third season episodes. Budget was cut even more
potsdam28 3 years ago 5
No offense to John Astin, but Frank Gorshin will always be the best riddler.
Jeff051176 3 years ago 16
I agree with you on that fact
dukefan256 3 years ago 3
Yes... John Astin is a great actor but it's Gorshin whou trully made the Riddler.
maciekur 3 years ago 6
yea plus he could have at least shaved tha stache
krunkmanSL 3 years ago
@Jeff051176 He used to be on the Adams Family TV show!
NJCorleone 1 year ago
@Jeff051176 No offense to Frank Gorshin, but this is my favorite episdoe with the Riddler. John Astin rules.
eternalhalloween1 6 months ago
@eternalhalloween1 In my opinion, Astin was awful!
captain0ldy0da 14 hours ago
I don't mind talking to you, but we're probaby not going to agree on this.
We're probably better off accepting that you like Frank Gorshin, and I like John Astin.
eternalhalloween1 13 hours ago
"GLURP"
AussieVamp 3 years ago 3
I'm definitely not a fan of that suit and his mustache.
Gayfaggot96 3 years ago 2
2:19 reveals ridder's psychology- likes to kill with puzzles. nolan can work with this in the third movie.
qwerty7546 3 years ago 3
Haha, gotta love the underwater Batfight!!
cammy85 3 years ago 4
Hmm...this cuts out a little bit where they leave the room at the start and run into Gordon, telling him the Riddler's back. Just a tiny scene but just pointing it out.
Anynom 3 years ago
Yeah, these were taken from severely cut encodes from TVland. There are Canadian encodes around but none of this episode on here.
cammy85 3 years ago
ill say one thing for this story.
its based off the first comic book apperence of the ridller.
the crossword puzzel, the 'bank wet', the egals nest riddle, the captured man,
all this is from the first riddler comic.
deadman00 3 years ago 3