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- Sun Nov 12, 2023 2:51 pm
- Forum: Bat Board
- Topic: Bat-Director Robert Butler has died
- Replies: 6
- Views: 32504
Re: Bat-Director Robert Butler has died
Thanks, Scott and Ben, for elaborating on Mr. Butler's great role in establishing the Batman 1966 vision -- and his amazing contributions to many other great TV series of the 1960s and 70s. I posted the obit link from my phone and kept it perfunctory because I hate typing with my thumbs. You both sa...
- Sat Nov 11, 2023 7:11 pm
- Forum: Bat Board
- Topic: Bat-Director Robert Butler has died
- Replies: 6
- Views: 32504
Bat-Director Robert Butler has died
The director of the series pilot was 95. Hollywood Reporter obituary is here.
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 1:14 pm
- Forum: Bat Board
- Topic: Early Mexican Batwoman predating Batman?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 28402
Re: Early Mexican Batwoman predating Batman?
More likely Spain than Mexico because Barcelona had a very healthy opera circuit and Opera itself didn't get popular in North American until the mid 20th Century-- but I could be wrong and maybe Mexico had a burgeoning playhouse. I think the Spanish-language association could be be spurious, a resu...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 9:48 am
- Forum: Bat Board
- Topic: Early Mexican Batwoman predating Batman?
- Replies: 8
- Views: 28402
Re: Early Mexican Batwoman predating Batman?
Reddit's r/opera Subreddit identifies it as a costume from a 1903 production of Strauss's "Die Fledermaus." Comments on the post seem kind of skeptical about which character in the opera would wear that getup, so take it with a grain of salt. I'm not familar with Die Fledermaus, or with a...
- Tue Oct 31, 2023 6:52 am
- Forum: Bat Merchandise
- Topic: Ralph Garman on Collectors Call
- Replies: 8
- Views: 30185
Re: Ralph Garman on Collectors Call
The Collector's Call episode is on YouTube.
Not the greatest resolution, but here's a capture of the needlepoint piece you mentioned.
Not the greatest resolution, but here's a capture of the needlepoint piece you mentioned.
- Mon Oct 23, 2023 8:35 am
- Forum: Bat Merchandise
- Topic: Joker Mobile model kit?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 17576
Re: Joker Mobile model kit?
Hacking the model kit could probably get the job done, but the source vehicles Barris used for the actual cars were different. The Beverly Hillbillies truck (upon which Granny's Hot Rod is based) was made from a 1921 Oldsmobile roadster . The Mongrel T, which Elvis drove before it became the Jokermo...
- Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:18 am
- Forum: Bat Board
- Topic: Auction of super collector Greg Jein
- Replies: 65
- Views: 166230
Re: Auction of super collector Greg Jein
LOL! I'm not a collector, but I'd love to live long enough to see you enjoy those Wayne Manor estate sale prices.Ben Bentley wrote: ↑Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:23 pm
The selfish/morbid part of me is hoping I can really clean up in about twenty years.
- Thu Oct 19, 2023 8:37 am
- Forum: Bat Board
- Topic: SCRIPT: "The Sandman Cometh", first draft
- Replies: 15
- Views: 65386
Re: SCRIPT: "The Sandman Cometh", first draft
This is one I've really looked forward to, ever since reading in Joel Eisner's Batbook that the original, pre-Catwoman script, for which Robert Morley was slated to play Sandman, was a gothic masterpiece. I like it a lot, but at least at the draft stage there was considerable room for improvement. B...
- Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:25 am
- Forum: Off Topic Lounge
- Topic: R.I.P. Mark Goddard
- Replies: 4
- Views: 24243
Re: R.I.P. Mark Goddard
During my high school and college years in the late 70s and early 80s, I worked as a busboy at a country club where Mr. Goddard's in-laws were members, and where he was their occasional dinner guest. He was always a cordial visitor, and the staff was cautioned to be cool around him and avoid fannish...
- Thu Sep 07, 2023 8:20 am
- Forum: Bat Board
- Topic: Batman : The Scheme is Sound (fan film)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 20380
Re: Batman : The Scheme is Sound (fan film)
Like Ben, I recall seeing this before, but it's great to revisit it. I really enjoyed the "vocalese" takes on the villain themes and other musical cues, and the overall quality of the sets, locations, costumes and props. The cast did a great job as well, of course. :) On this viewing, I wa...
- Fri Sep 01, 2023 11:04 am
- Forum: Off Topic Lounge
- Topic: Stanley Ralph Ross, Julie Newmar as Ultra Witch, and Wonder Woman
- Replies: 2
- Views: 18455
Re: Stanley Ralph Ross, Julie Newmar as Ultra Witch, and Wonder Woman
She said he also wrote the part of Ultra Witch for her on “Monster Squad” (and she loved the costume). A couple of things from the photos I’ve seen of that show: like Catwoman on “Batman,” there is a sign outside the premises identifying it as Ultra Witch’s lair. Her henchmen wear Batman-like cowls...
- Mon Aug 21, 2023 8:42 am
- Forum: Bat Merchandise
- Topic: Cott Batman soda can sold in Chicago in 1966?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 20600
Re: Cott Batman soda can sold in Chicago in 1966?
Great find. That can is in amazing shape. I grew up in New England and remember those supermarket displays and Batman cola in large-size (quart?) bottles. I always thought of Cott as a local brand, so I'm surprised to see how extensive its distribution was. These days I gather their main business is...
- Tue Aug 01, 2023 7:40 am
- Forum: Bat Board
- Topic: Pee-wee's Bat Adventure
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10888
Pee-wee's Bat Adventure
The passing of Paul Reubens prompted a re-watch of "Pee-wee's Big Adventure," my first in several years. It probably doesn't make most folks think of Batman at all, but to the extent it does, it's likely because it was the first feature directed by Tim Burton, who'd go on to bat-fame with ...
- Thu Jul 27, 2023 9:18 am
- Forum: Bat Crafts
- Topic: Dr Cassandra Spellcraft's Alvino Ray Gun prop
- Replies: 6
- Views: 26639
Re: Dr Cassandra Spellcraft's Alvino Ray Gun prop
Fantastic work!
There's something extra fun about using 3D printing to build a weapon that renders targets 2D.
There's something extra fun about using 3D printing to build a weapon that renders targets 2D.
- Mon Jul 17, 2023 10:02 am
- Forum: The Green Hornet
- Topic: Hornet Logo Redux?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 39002
Re: Hornet Logo Redux?
I'm no artist, but as someone who's worked on a number of branding campaigns, I ask on behalf of would-be designers: When you say "logo," are you referring to the typographical presentation of the words "The Green Hornet?" The stylized hornet illustration (with or without a circu...