| "Smack in the Middle" | |
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| Series Batman Season 1, Episode 2 | |
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| Air date | January 13th, 1966 |
| Writers | Lorenzo Semple, Jr. |
| Director | Robert Butler |
| Producers | William Dozier |
| Starring | Adam West; Burt Ward; Alan Napier; Neil Hamilton; Stafford Repp; Madge Blake |
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"Smack in the Middle" is the second episode of season one of the live-action superhero fantasy series Batman. The episode was directed by Robert Butler with a teleplay written by Lorenzo Semple, Jr. It was produced by William Dozier. The episode first aired on ABC on Wednesday, January 12th, 1966 at 7:30 pm. The series stars Adam West and Burt Ward as the caped crusaders Batman and Robin, who are also known by their civilian identities, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson. The series also stars Alan Napier as Bruce's trusty butler, Alfred, Neil Hamilton as Commissioner Gordon, Stafford Repp as Chief O'Hara and Madge Blake as Aunt Harriet Cooper.
Synopsis[]
Cast[]
Principal Cast[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Adam West | Batman, Bruce Wayne |
| Burt Ward | Robin, Dick Grayson |
| Alan Napier | Alfred |
| Neil Hamilton | Commissioner Gordon |
| Stafford Repp | Chief O'Hara |
| Madge Blake | Aunt Harriet Cooper |
Guest Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jill St. John | Molly |
| Frank Gorshin | The Riddler |
Co-Stars[]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Allen Jaffe | Harry |
| Michael Fox | Inspector Basch [1] |
| Damian O'Flynn | Gideon Peale [2] |
| Ben Astar | The Moldavian Prime Minister |
| Jack Barry | Newscaster [3] |
Uncredited cast[]
Note: The following is taken from the full credits list for this entry on IMDB. As it is a website with user-submitted information, some of the data listed here, including character names may be inaccurate.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| William Dozier | Narrator |
Notes & Trivia[]
- This is the second part of a two-part episode.
- This episode is included on disc one of the Batman: The Complete Television Series DVD boxset collection, as well as the Batman: The Complete Television Series Blu-ray collection.
- Actor Michael Fox is credited in this episode, but actually only appeared in the previous episode, "Hi Diddle Riddle".
- Actor Damian O'Flynn is credited in this episode, but actually only appeared in the previous episode, "Hi Diddle Riddle".
- Actor Jack Barry is credited in this episode, but actually only appeared in the previous episode, "Hi Diddle Riddle".
- Second appearance of the Riddler. Although it appears as if the Riddler perishes in this episode, he will turn up time and time again to plague Batman.
- Final appearance of Molly; dies in this episode. This is one of those rare occasions when a character actually dies on the series.
- Actually, the “Moldavian Pavilion” was the Pavilion of Thailand at the New York World’s Fair. Thailand in reality is a Southeast Asian kingdom and not an Eastern European republic.
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Quotes[]
- The Riddler: I must say, this youth's face makes an excellent impression.
- Molly: You sure are a card, Riddler.
- The Riddler: Yes, my pretty. In this little game, I'm the Ace of Trumps.
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- Robin: Don't fall for it, Batman. It sounds too easy! I'll get myself out of this the same way I got in it!
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- The Riddler: Did you hear about Greta Garbo? She dreamed one night she sprinkled 6 boxes of grass seed in her hair and woke up moaning: "I vant to be a lawn!"
- Batman: If this gas ignites, it'll blow you to Kingdom Come, you venal viper!
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- Bruce Wayne: What a terrible way to go-go.
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- Batman: The joke's on you, Riddler!
- Robin: When is a donkey spelled with one letter?! When it's "U"!
See also[]
Batman Media
The World of Batman
Batman miscellaneous
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