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How can ANYONE like this crap?

posted 12 years ago by model101
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Seriously, this show is such a insult to Batman and his character.
I don't care if it falls in line with the comics of the 60's. Even those comics weren't as campy as this junk.

I liked it as a kid during reruns in the 80's on CBC, but that was before I really started reading the character and what he is about.
I have gone back and read the older comics of the 40's and 50's and they are nothing like this.

I just can't stand this show, it insults Batman so much. Hell the first episode Hi Diddle Riddle, you see Batman doing a stupid dance. Batman would NEVER DO STUPID DANCES. NEVER, just never.
We are talking about a character who dresses as a Bat for god sakes, he does nothing but brood over the death of his parents, and you want me to think he is campy. Hell No.

The Nolan and Burton films did Batman right. The comics of the 80's and then so have done Batman right.

This show should be forgotten.
Just like the Spiderman TV series has been forgotten. Just horrible.

[–] PillowRock 12 years ago

So what's the point of coming back every few months to post essentially the same thing?

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059968/board/thread/191272570

[–] alanr4447a 8 years ago

PEOPLE, PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE POSTING:

The original, idiotic troll-post was made over four years ago as I speak. Whatever counter-point there may be to offer has likely already been given in this thread. The thread was almost allowed to "die" (disappear from the last page of messages) when someone posted their rebuttal to the OP and brought it back to page one again. Just don't bother. Let it die the death it deserves.

[–] liscarkat (16434) 4 years ago

Who cares how many years ago it was? It's still a comment that people make, and others want to rebut it. There's no harm done. If you don't want to read the responses anymore, just don't.

[–] Freword (339) 3 years ago

No prove it

[–] Atotaleclipse 12 years ago

It is based on the campy comics Batman did. The good thing about this show is that it's supposed to be tongue in cheek. It is meant to be funny and silly. It's not a serious approach to Batman and I love it.

[–] pioneergrrrl 10 years ago

A lot of people were stoned..etc back then besides special effects weren't what they were expected to be now back then. So it did not make much of a difference

[–] oz_mant 9 years ago

many more are stone these days plus the weed is like 30 times stronger now

[–] pioneergrrrl (2388) 3 years ago

A lot more stuff was legal in 1966

[–] BiffGG 12 years ago

The Dark Knight would have never sold back in the 1960's and the success of the Dozier series had everything to do with the character not fading into obscurity. I question and doubt that even today that the Dark Knight is commercially viable as a television series. Anybody making it live action today would have to resort to the same conventions used in the 1960's. Colorful guest stars. Slutty molls. Houdini-esque escapes from certain death. Batgirl would have to be included to keep the male audience satisfied.
Why don't you take your own money and make your own Dark Knight live-action series. You will be broke in pretty short order. I think dusting off Gomer Pyle would be a much safer bet from the same time period and had equally good ratings as the Dozier series.

[–] Atotaleclipse 12 years ago

I think Batman could have a live action TV show. Superman had one with Smallville and Lois and Clark.

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[–] Atotaleclipse 12 years ago

1. Disagree. This show is brilliant.

2. You can't guarantee that because you have no proof.

3. Then I think it's good you had no say in these matters.

[–] model101 12 years ago

1) Disagree,show is crap

2) Yes I can, series like The Walking Dead are successful, that alone is proof positive that people want mature shows, not kiddie dribble.

3) If I had say, we wouldn't be having this conversation.

[–] BiffGG 12 years ago

Adam West FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You got some kind of time machine to go back to run some Dark Knight version to an actual 1960's audience? Different taste from 1966 to 2012. World today is sometimes too grim and dark for my liking seeing as I have to live in it. You got a right to complain and the rest of us have the right to counter argue.

[–] Atotaleclipse 12 years ago

1. If the show was crap it wouldn't have been so successful and become a cult and an icon. It gets homages all the time as well.

2. The Walking Dead is for adults. It's full or gore and violence. Young kids couldn't watch that without getting scared.

3. Then I am glad you don't have a say.

[–] thundercloud47 11 years ago

At the time the show was released I don't ever recall reading anywhere that it was comedy. When it came out I was a teen and I read everything I could get my hands on about TV shows.

40 years later they all at once start saying it's a comedy. Now the show seems to have more fans than it did back in the 60's. I'd say that was a slick move because peoples taste in comedy has changed a lot. Since the release of the batman movies they must have figured it would now be viewed as a parody.

Myself I was a Batman comic book fan in the early 60's. I have to respectfully disagree with those who say "It's just like the 60's comic books."

Back when I was a teen no one that I knew ever admitted to watching the show and we talked constantly about our favorite TV shows. When the show was mentioned the conversation immediately went to how bad it was. Now I'd bet there were a few secret admirers but they would never tell you they were.

The one time I tried watching it at home within 10 minutes I was hit with: "What are you doing watching a little kids show and here you are a grown man." "Either turn that crap off or turn it to the ball game." Such was life for a 14 year old in the 60's in a one TV household. Once I moved out not too many years later I was to discover the joys of being able to watch TV by myself and being able to watch what I wanted to.

I was a huge fan of the old Adventures of Superman TV show even though I was like 5 or 6 years old at the time. To me George Reeves leaping and jumping seemed more realistic than the modern day CGI stuff. The music too. Anytime you heard the music you had the feeling a serious A## kicking was about to take place.

[–] joe_538 10 years ago

I don't ever recall reading anywhere that it was comedy.

40 years later they all at once start saying it's a comedy.

Holy satire! The fact Batman and Robin ran into Colonel Klink, Lurch, Jerry Lewis, Phyllis Diller, and Santa Claus would suggest it wasn't a serious drama. It's obvious it's a comedy in every episode, and we've known for some time. I'm watching Shame on You, Shame right now.

Shame: Your mother wore Army shoes.

Batman: Yes, she did. As I recall, she found them quite comfortable.

[–] Eddysfitzboy 10 years ago

I just watched the same episode. What a freakin' HOOT! I've always loved Batman and it's even better now than it was 40 years ago.

BTW, I had to do a search on Cliff Robertson after watching this one. I didn't realize he had passed away. He sure was an eclectic actor.

I didn't read all the posts under this thread so I'm sorry if I'm regurgitating the same thing. I saw your recent post and I felt the need to reply. Hope you don't mind.

"Clark, that's the gift that keeps on giving throughout the entire year."
Cousin Eddy

[–] joe_538 10 years ago

Thanks for sharing!

[–] BiffGG 10 years ago

I don't recall back in the day that the show was sold as a 100 percent comedy but rather an action-adventure with comedic elements.

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[–] Jimmy-128 11 years ago

1. If the show was crap it wouldn't have been so successful and become a cult and an icon. It gets homages all the time as well.

I like this version of Batman, too, but this statement isn't true. Plenty of TV shows and movies that are lacking in quality become cult classics.

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[–] BiffGG 12 years ago

You have not made your point. Time for another post? You said as many times as it takes. Your kidding yourself if you think you can make sure all traces of the Dozier series disappear.
Adam West FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[–] Cold_In_Space 12 years ago

Adam West is as iconic as Kevin Conroy.

- Gothamite #4

I've learned that it's OK to be flawed - Winona Ryder

[–] Atotaleclipse 12 years ago

Adam is more iconic than Kevin.

[–] boxerrebellion 10 years ago

Neither of them were dark, but they certainly weren't camp either.

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[–] caulfield_17 9 years ago

The Dark Knight would have never sold back in the 1960's and the success of the Dozier series had everything to do with the character not fading into obscurity. I question and doubt that even today that the Dark Knight is commercially viable as a television series. Anybody making it live action today would have to resort to the same conventions used in the 1960's. Colorful guest stars. Slutty molls. Houdini-esque escapes from certain death. Batgirl would have to be included to keep the male audience satisfied.
Why don't you take your own money and make your own Dark Knight live-action series. You will be broke in pretty short order. I think dusting off Gomer Pyle would be a much safer bet from the same time period and had equally good ratings as the Dozier series.

lmao ... are you an execubot?

[–] KalElofKrypton 12 years ago

Bob Kane (creator of Batman)himself has credited this show with resurrecting interest in the Batman comics, which then led to the darker stuff you're referring to (and that I, like you, prefer). So, if this show hadn't existed, Batman comics would probably no longer exist...

There is no "emoticon" to express what I am feeling right now.

[–] joe_538 10 years ago

The show also popularized the Riddler and Mr. Freeze as characters, is responsible for the creation of Barbara Gordon, and the return of Alfred, who bad been killed off in the comics.

*edit* Also, if you prefer the name "Mr. Freeze" as opposed to "Mr. Zero" the show is also responsible for that.

[–] Atotaleclipse 10 years ago

It didn't create Barbara Gordon. She was already in the comics.

[–] alanr4447a 10 years ago

She was created in the comics specifically so that she could be added to the TV cast; so yes, the show IS responsible for her creation!

[–] Atotaleclipse 10 years ago

She was created in the comics specifically so that she could be added to the TV cast; so yes, the show IS responsible for her creation!

I want to see proof of that please.

[–] joe_538 10 years ago

From Comic Vine:
"The identity and character of Barbara Gordon were devised jointly for comics and the television series, the previous Bat-Girl having fallen out of favor with DC editorial. The TV series producer, William Dozier, asked for a female character to appeal to female viewers. As a collaborative effort between TV and comics, Batgirl was created."
http://www.comicvine.com/barbara-gordon/4005-5368/ (You have to scroll down to "Other Media")

From Wikipedia:
"At the request of the producers of the 1960s Batman television series, DC editor Julius Schwartz called for a new female counterpart to the superhero Batman that could be introduced into publication and the third season of the show simultaneously."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbara_Gordon

[–] maxzorindresden 11 years ago

This and MASH are the greatest shows of all time , genuinely entertaining/exciting and never bore me....a while ago a friend and I watched 10 ep's in a row , it never gets dull and as an adult I get more than a few chuckles out of it :D

Dr Somnambula or J. Pauline Spaghetti , lol ;)

3rd season was weak though , the excitement wasn't the same as it had used to be:(

[–] zaphod08 10 years ago

genuinely entertaining/exciting and never bore me

I agree totally. And though I realize that TDK is a well loved movie, by many, I didn't find it remotely entertaining.

In the kingdom of the blind, you're the village idiot.

[–] Atotaleclipse 11 years ago

it was the 60's and there was alot of hero/authority bashing,yes its very silly but it did fit the times.

Agree. It was also like the Batman comics back then.

[–] moviegeek1 11 years ago

NEWSFLASH:

PEOPLE AREN'T GOING TO STOP LIKING THIS SHOW JUST BECAUSE YOU WANT THEM TO!!!

If you don't like it, don't watch it, but you won't change anyone's mind, no matter how many times you call the show crap. People like what they like. I don't know why you are so angry, but you are carrying on like someone has died. It's not that serious. Remember, this is a fictional character, not a real person. Please calm down.

Sister, when I've raised hell, you'll know it!

[–] Tashtago 11 years ago

See it's like this model101, you need a sense of humour...

[–] lastmidnite2 11 years ago

Yeah a sense of humor is what's needed. The Dark Knight bored the hell out of me. How can anyone take a f--king COMIC book that seriously? And give me Cesar Romero's Joker any day, over incomprehensible Heath Ledger.

[–] Atotaleclipse 11 years ago

Yeah a sense of humor is what's needed. The Dark Knight bored the hell out of me. How can anyone take a f--king COMIC book that seriously?

Comic books, the serious Batman comic books and not the campy ones have serious stories like that. The Dark Knight was just like the comics.

[–] joe_538 11 years ago

Personally, I hated the "real world" of the Nolan trilogy. You know in that environment you wouldn't be seeing an accurate Bane (venom and intelligence), or the likes of Man-Bat, Mr. Freeze, Killer Croc, any of the Clayfaces, Poison Ivy, The Ventriloquist and Scarface, or even a Robin or Batgirl. Harvey Bullock never showed either. In the world of the comics; aliens, monsters, robots, and gods can still make trouble, just not as colorfully as fifty years ago. The batmobile isn't like the comics, either. The show was actually more accurate for its time. Contrary to popular opinion, I'm not a fan of the Ledger Joker, which was also a departure from the comics; as was Two-Face's origin.

I also knew there was no chance of Catwoman fighting a giant gorilla in Dark Knight Rises. (Catwoman V2 #60 Dec. 2006)

[–] Forlorn_Rage 10 years ago

It is funny that you say that, considering Joker's tagline in "The Dark Knight" is "WHY SO SERIOUS?" The movie would've been absolutely boring and lacking in any entertainment if not for Heath Ledger's take on the Joker.

[–] pioneergrrrl (2388) 4 years ago

Have to admit the 'black widow' episodes I saw were pretty "real world" for this series. Being bitten by deadly spiders is pretty somber for this series. Am wondering what it was doing, trying to improve ratings/attract a more serious audience?

most of the stuff the villains do is forgettable or goofy. This wasn't. Wish they could have kept it going.