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Did you ever notice, in THE BOOKWORM TURNS, the exploding book that's ejected from the Batmobile is hanging from a rope when it blows up?! This may have been stock footage. It was certainly used again, in 1969 "Get Smart" episode I SHOT 86 TODAY. #Batman66 #stockfootage
January 21, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Did you ever notice, in THE BOOKWORM TURNS, the exploding book that's ejected from the Batmobile is hanging from a rope when it blows up?! This may have been stock footage. It was certainly used again, in 1969 "Get Smart" episode I SHOT 86 TODAY. #Batman66 #stockfootage
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Wild!
I'm currently watching #Batman66 as a follow-up to #Svengoolie. The episode started with a mostly bald fiend with tufts of weird orange hair invading a beauty pageant, before mocking the authorities with a delivery of ice. You just can't make this stuff up.
January 19, 2026 at 8:26 AM
Wild!
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A certain #Batman66 Facebook group has been getting engagement by posting super softball questions about the series. OK, 2 can play at that game.
Question: Who's this guy?
Question: Who's this guy?
January 19, 2026 at 7:12 AM
A certain #Batman66 Facebook group has been getting engagement by posting super softball questions about the series. OK, 2 can play at that game.
Question: Who's this guy?
Question: Who's this guy?
Who could have played Two-Face on #Batman66, and fit the play-it-straight-for-comedy feel of the show? My choice is Charles Nelson Reilly! What's yours?
January 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM
Who could have played Two-Face on #Batman66, and fit the play-it-straight-for-comedy feel of the show? My choice is Charles Nelson Reilly! What's yours?
On our Patreon show BAT BITS recently, we discussed whether the parking lots shown in the first and second Riddler arcs are the same location or not. Check out the evidence in the stills I've just posted in a post available FREE on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/was-it... #Batman66
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January 16, 2026 at 2:09 PM
On our Patreon show BAT BITS recently, we discussed whether the parking lots shown in the first and second Riddler arcs are the same location or not. Check out the evidence in the stills I've just posted in a post available FREE on Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/was-it... #Batman66
Tell us about the first time you watched #Batman66 - what did you think?
January 16, 2026 at 3:43 AM
Tell us about the first time you watched #Batman66 - what did you think?
BAT BITS: We begin a new series on the draft script for #Batman66's 2nd Riddler story, “A Riddle A Day Keeps the Riddler Away”! We cover everything from rearranged scenes to a missing answer to a riddle, as well as some obvious cost cutting! Join our Patreon to listen: www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics
January 15, 2026 at 2:29 PM
BAT BITS: We begin a new series on the draft script for #Batman66's 2nd Riddler story, “A Riddle A Day Keeps the Riddler Away”! We cover everything from rearranged scenes to a missing answer to a riddle, as well as some obvious cost cutting! Join our Patreon to listen: www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics
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“Batman” debuted on January 12, 1966. Who was your favorite Bat-Villain?
January 13, 2026 at 2:36 AM
“Batman” debuted on January 12, 1966. Who was your favorite Bat-Villain?
Finally, issue 3 of “Batman Meets Godzilla”!
January 13, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Finally, issue 3 of “Batman Meets Godzilla”!
NOW ON PATREON: Our latest SILVER AGE #BATMAN outing features the first appearance of Bat-Mite! Join for $4/month at www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics
January 10, 2026 at 2:37 PM
NOW ON PATREON: Our latest SILVER AGE #BATMAN outing features the first appearance of Bat-Mite! Join for $4/month at www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics
Lee Orgel is a name you might know as the co-writer, with Stanley Ralph Ross, of #Batman66's THE PURR-FECT CRIME, Julie Newmar's debut as Catwoman. Orgel was well-known in Broadway and animation circles, and was brought in to assist the then-inexperienced Ross. Read his fascinating story:
Lee Orgel, The Man Behind the Musical
First of a two part series The name Lee Orgel will be instantly recognizable to readers of my book as the creator and producer of Mr. Mago...
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January 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Lee Orgel is a name you might know as the co-writer, with Stanley Ralph Ross, of #Batman66's THE PURR-FECT CRIME, Julie Newmar's debut as Catwoman. Orgel was well-known in Broadway and animation circles, and was brought in to assist the then-inexperienced Ross. Read his fascinating story:
Joan Collins is one of many actors who appeared on BOTH #Batman AND #StarTrekTOS. See our complete (?) list at tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/holy-casting...
January 4, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Joan Collins is one of many actors who appeared on BOTH #Batman AND #StarTrekTOS. See our complete (?) list at tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/holy-casting...
In 1959, future #Batman66 writer Stanley Ralph Ross, together with Bob Arbogast, released this comedy single, "Chaos", a parody of top 40 radio. Not perfect, but it is quite a hoot!
1959 Arbogast & Ross - Chaos (Parts 1 & 2)
Well-remembered (by some) satire of 1959 Top 40 radio by radio personality and award-winning comedy writer Bob Arbogast and actor-writer Stan Ross, released by Liberty in mid-1959. Sounds like the…
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January 1, 2026 at 11:06 PM
In 1959, future #Batman66 writer Stanley Ralph Ross, together with Bob Arbogast, released this comedy single, "Chaos", a parody of top 40 radio. Not perfect, but it is quite a hoot!
Why did test audiences of the #Batman66 pilot think Batman seemed “kind of stupid”? We discussed the pilot audience report in this 2023 episode of TO THE BATPOLES! tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/the-pilot-au...
December 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Why did test audiences of the #Batman66 pilot think Batman seemed “kind of stupid”? We discussed the pilot audience report in this 2023 episode of TO THE BATPOLES! tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/the-pilot-au...
What would happen if Batman married Batwoman? Apparently, nothing good! Tim and Paul discuss. SPECIAL: This episode of SILVER AGE BATMAN is available to $2 patrons (normally only $4 and up). Join us TODAY on Patreon: www.patreon.com/deconcomics
December 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
What would happen if Batman married Batwoman? Apparently, nothing good! Tim and Paul discuss. SPECIAL: This episode of SILVER AGE BATMAN is available to $2 patrons (normally only $4 and up). Join us TODAY on Patreon: www.patreon.com/deconcomics
We're BACK with a free BATPOLES episode on Lorenzo Semple's BAT NOTES memo: the seven things in it that we found most surprising! Also, an update on our book on #Batman66 S1! tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/222-semples-... Join our Patreon to listen ad-free and get outtakes! www.patreon.com/deconcomics
December 18, 2025 at 2:08 PM
We're BACK with a free BATPOLES episode on Lorenzo Semple's BAT NOTES memo: the seven things in it that we found most surprising! Also, an update on our book on #Batman66 S1! tothebatpoles.libsyn.com/222-semples-... Join our Patreon to listen ad-free and get outtakes! www.patreon.com/deconcomics
Greetings, citizens! Our TO THE BATPOLES podcast has been on hiatus for quite some time, but we're planning a new episode for next week! We'll discuss Semple's Bat Notes memo, the status of our planned bat-book, and a couple other bits of new business! #Batman66
December 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Greetings, citizens! Our TO THE BATPOLES podcast has been on hiatus for quite some time, but we're planning a new episode for next week! We'll discuss Semple's Bat Notes memo, the status of our planned bat-book, and a couple other bits of new business! #Batman66
THE BAT-APE! Join us on our Patreon for $4/month to hear Tim and @patokon.bsky.social 's discussion of BATMAN #114 (March 1958), when the Dynamic Duo went ape! www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics
December 6, 2025 at 6:29 PM
THE BAT-APE! Join us on our Patreon for $4/month to hear Tim and @patokon.bsky.social 's discussion of BATMAN #114 (March 1958), when the Dynamic Duo went ape! www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics
BAT BITS: We conclude our look at Lorenzo Semple's BATNOTES memo, guidelines for writing #batman66! This time: the show’s running characters, the format, and the question of showing supered titles on the screen rather than narration! Join our Patreon to listen: www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics
November 27, 2025 at 6:37 PM
BAT BITS: We conclude our look at Lorenzo Semple's BATNOTES memo, guidelines for writing #batman66! This time: the show’s running characters, the format, and the question of showing supered titles on the screen rather than narration! Join our Patreon to listen: www.patreon.com/c/deconcomics
BAT BITS: NOW LIVE on PATREON, part four of our discussion of Lorenzo Semple's "BATNOTES" memo to prospective #Batman66 writers. This time: The Batmobile, Batcave, utility belt and more! www.patreon.com/deconcomics
November 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
BAT BITS: NOW LIVE on PATREON, part four of our discussion of Lorenzo Semple's "BATNOTES" memo to prospective #Batman66 writers. This time: The Batmobile, Batcave, utility belt and more! www.patreon.com/deconcomics