References to sponsors in Black Widow arc?

[bat-rss]

https://www.liveabout.com/the-worst-vil ... ies-327098

This article claims, "One interesting aspect of this episode (Black Widow) was that there were hidden references inside the episode towards all of the companies who advertised on Batman at the time."

Unfortunately, the link from those words to the CBR site doesn't yield any proof. The article appears to have been taken down.

Does anyone have any more details on this? I'd love to know which particular lines/sponsors.

[High C]

https://www.liveabout.com/the-worst-vil ... ies-327098

This article claims, "One interesting aspect of this episode (Black Widow) was that there were hidden references inside the episode towards all of the companies who advertised on Batman at the time."

Unfortunately, the link from those words to the CBR site doesn't yield any proof. The article appears to have been taken down.

Does anyone have any more details on this? I'd love to know which particular lines/sponsors.

I don't know, but all I'll say is this--the fact the story claims there is 'mind control' in the Liberace arc, which is one of the season 2 arcs which does NOT have any (Batman makes an incorrect assumption that the henchmolls have been mind-controlled), it kinda casts doubt on the validity of anything they say.

[bat-rss]

Well, for sure there's a lot of uninformed bat-commentary out there...

[High C]

Well, for sure there's a lot of uninformed bat-commentary out there...

I'll go through part 1 when I get a chance and see what's there. Certainly banks might be getting free plugs!

[Jim Akin]

I found this comment in a Polish-language review of the Black Widow episodes. I'm guessing the post began in English and was translated, so this is from Google's reverse-translation:

This is quite an unusual episode as it contains a parody of ubiquitous TV commercials. In the first scene, the bank's owner assures Black Widow that opening a new account is: "An excellent way to start your day" (Kellogg), later robs the Beneficial Savings and Loan branch (another sponsor). Commissioner Gordon assures the bank owner that "You can be sure if it's Batman" (Westinghouse). Black Widow's hideout is located at 411 Lava Drive (Lava Soap), and in the final scene of this two-part story, Black Widow admits that "Only Batman knows for sure!" (Clairol).

[Scott Sebring]

I found this comment in a Polish-language review of the Black Widow episodes. I'm guessing the post began in English and was translated, so this is from Google's reverse-translation:

This is quite an unusual episode as it contains a parody of ubiquitous TV commercials. In the first scene, the bank's owner assures Black Widow that opening a new account is: "An excellent way to start your day" (Kellogg), later robs the Beneficial Savings and Loan branch (another sponsor). Commissioner Gordon assures the bank owner that "You can be sure if it's Batman" (Westinghouse). Black Widow's hideout is located at 411 Lava Drive (Lava Soap), and in the final scene of this two-part story, Black Widow admits that "Only Batman knows for sure!" (Clairol).

Well done, chum!

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[High C]

I stand corrected, Jim. Great stuff!

[Mr. Glee]

One minor quibble: according to the "Black Widow" script, it's "Larva Drive" rather than "Lava Drive."

[Ben Bentley]

I found this comment in a Polish-language review of the Black Widow episodes. I'm guessing the post began in English and was translated, so this is from Google's reverse-translation:

This is quite an unusual episode as it contains a parody of ubiquitous TV commercials. In the first scene, the bank's owner assures Black Widow that opening a new account is: "An excellent way to start your day" (Kellogg), later robs the Beneficial Savings and Loan branch (another sponsor). Commissioner Gordon assures the bank owner that "You can be sure if it's Batman" (Westinghouse). Black Widow's hideout is located at 411 Lava Drive (Lava Soap), and in the final scene of this two-part story, Black Widow admits that "Only Batman knows for sure!" (Clairol).

Great calls, Jim!

[High C]

I found this comment in a Polish-language review of the Black Widow episodes. I'm guessing the post began in English and was translated, so this is from Google's reverse-translation:

This is quite an unusual episode as it contains a parody of ubiquitous TV commercials. In the first scene, the bank's owner assures Black Widow that opening a new account is: "An excellent way to start your day" (Kellogg's),

Interesting, considering the oft-quoted line of the 1960s being the time of the three Bs--The Beatles, Batman and Bond, it was later in 1967 when The Fab Four referenced Kellogg's with the song 'Good Morning Good Morning.' 'Good morning' used to be a come-on in a Kellogg's TV ad and it was said to have inspired songwriter John Lennon in that instance. The song was recorded in February and March and released in May.

So Batman beat The Beatles to the punch on this one, basically, by a couple months.