Holy ashtray, he DID tip us off! They were 3 men in a boat with 4 cigarettes and no matches, how did they manage to smoke? They threw one cigarette overboard and made the boat a cigarette lighter.
The Riddlers's laugh coupled with the way he drunkenly stumbles backwards, carelessly knocking over statues and vases, and then laughing at THAT, slays me every time! LMFAO! Damn, you can tell that Gorshin had tons of fun with his role. If there was ever an Oscar or an Emmy for scenery-chewing, that man would have won it YEARS ago. 🤣🤣🤣
Growing up in the 60’s, I always thought that villains have more fun! Batman and Robin were so serious all the time, but Joker, Riddler, and the Penguin were constantly laughing their heads off! Most movies and cartoons of that era were much the same, the bad guy was the only one laughing!
Wait, so the villainous mastermind who has caused several crimes is making lawsuits against Batman and Robin? There’s a reason why this show was so great
Oh, Frank Gorshin, you mad, beautiful human being! His Riddler characterization was ALWAYS outstanding, and his manic intensity played perfectly against Adam West's poker-faced Batman.
Producer William Dozier did a brilliant job in casting villains. He had made multiple friends in Hollywood and knew just who he wanted for each villain. It was said that Frank Sinatra was badgering him to get on the show but I guess there simply wasn't a role he thought he would be good for.
Absolute bloody genius. I love that feeling of when confusion is replaced with realization as you're like WTF and then you're mind does something magical and presents you with the answer, it's so satisfying like a huge release of serotonin or something. Then you laugh because it's hilarious, then you're in awe because it's absolute genius... 'Made the boat a cigarette lighter'.. words are wonderful... The original series of Batman remains my favourite TV show of ALL time and the Riddle my favourite character, always!
Have we seen the same fucking clip? "Bloody genius" lol Or is it because I don't suffer from terminal level of nostalgia? This is an absolute joke by today's standards no matter which way you cut it, understandably so, since the industry made huge leaps in overall quality. But even by the 60's standards, it looks atrocious: take that toy phone for example.
I can't quite put into words how happy it makes me that I watched this show as a seven-to-nine year old, blissfully unaware that it was tongue in cheek humor rather than high adventure. It's like I get to enjoy it twice.
@@robw9435 That was true for me too as a kid during the 70s--I took it more seriously as I wasn't mature enough to see the tongue-in-cheek humor. And I'm fully with you on enjoying twice once mature enough to see the show for the delightful camp it is. I take great comfort that the great and justifiably highly regarded comics writer Alan Moore thinks the 60s Batman TV show is really the best Batman. Thanks for the delightful comment that proved very reminiscent.
To me The Riddler was always kind of psychotic with that laugh and all. Nevertheless, he was my favorite villain. You gotta admit he did have some interesting riddles for Batman always.
The Riddler is so badass, he cracks himself up the most. He knows that was the sickest yet of all his stunts, he can't stand it!! He's so drunk on himself he can't even walk straight! What a freak!
This show is fantastic if you view it for what it is: A parody of Batman. If you watch interviews and commentaries with Adam West and Burt Ward, they had to struggle to keep themselves from laughing between each take. The show was a joke, and it was a hilarious joke. I'm so glad the complete series is finally getting a home release.
@foxymetroid it was a parody. batman had a similar costume in the comics at the time but he wasn't cheesy when the show hit second season the comics started becoming a bit more cheesy and Batman fans hated it
@@xolliebollsx904 No, the comics had been at this cheese level, on and off, since the mid 50's. Never forget that Bat-Baby happened in '62, and that Batman's trip to Zur-En-Arrh happened in '58. That said, it was a parody, but of the 1940's movie serials that had recently been re-released.
Riddler had it all his pimp style, his rap was tight , the riddle me this . an the laugh was him all the way. Entertaining an couldn't wait as a kid for the next show...
It's nice that TV in the 1960s was teaching that something that looked just like a gun can be demonstrated to NOT be a gun by pointing it at someone's face and pulling the trigger. .... on a children's show. Holy Accidental Discharge, Batman!
You cut out the best part! When they remove the bars from the window and he pulls out that amazing tool from his utility belt. Batmans reflexes are sharp as a blade! Riddler points that fake gun in Batmans face and pulls the trigger. A gun that Batman thinks is Real and he just looks at it?
If nothing else, Frank Gorshin was the best for suggesting the idea of a Riddler suit. He didn't create the final design, but it was his idea as he thought the onesie was stupid. Looking at his later appearance, he was right.
Assuming Riddler knew Batman was a police officer and he fled from him after being told to halt, I don't think he has a case. Batman was investigating a possible armed robbery in progress and Riddler tried to flee the scene. Does not meet the standard for wrongful detainment.
It's a play on words. It's not supposed to make logical sense. They throw a cigarette overboard and make the boat a "cigarette lighter", that's how they manage to smoke. Smart writing, much smarter than today.
The term "cigarette lighter" can mean "thing that lights a cigarette". Nevertheless, it can have a very different meaning because "lighter" can mean "more light", which means "less heavy", and thus "cigarette lighter" can mean "less heavy by the amount of a cigarette". They threw one cigarette off the boat, and thus the boat became less heavy by the amount of one cigarette, and thus the boat became a cigarette lighter, and a cigarette lighter can be used in order to light the cigarettes that remained on the boat.
It's disappointing The Riddler isn't really in any Batman films (Batman Forever was the worst). I assume the reason is a mix between very poor writers and the studios being afraid the audience won't get it.
He will be in the next Batman film most likely since Affleck has said he wants to include all the major ones. Crossing fingers for a good casting. David Tennant would be cool.
Frank Gorshin never auditioned to be The Riddler. He had worked with the producer Bill Dozier, on a previous project, and Bill simply asked him to play the part.
The early episodes of the series, there are campy parts, but the show was a bit dark, if the show kept down this path it would have lasted years...Classic pilot episode the story came first, then the camp...and The Riddler escapes....brilliant episode. .
In Adam West's book "Back to the Batcave", he mentions that he and Frank Gorshin became close friends. They both found themselves in the same lifestyle brought about by the notoriety of the TV program. He mentions that they once attended an orgy together and behaved in their roles as Batman and the Riddler.
Just the thought of batman actually showing up to court makes me laugh
And you know Riddler wouldn't show up.
@@kenwatson9406 agreed 😊
Hooray for Riddler! 😂 What a great villian! Gershon was awesome!
Yeah, get the goody goodies in court! Ha ha ha ha😅😮
Superman showed up to court once.
Holy ashtray, he DID tip us off! They were 3 men in a boat with 4 cigarettes and no matches, how did they manage to smoke? They threw one cigarette overboard and made the boat a cigarette lighter.
Hahaha, brilliant line. Thanks for the memories, Lorenzo Semple Jr.
Oh! I just got it!
I know it was hilarious
I never got that riddle until today.
That doesn’t get them to smoke though
The Riddlers's laugh coupled with the way he drunkenly stumbles backwards, carelessly knocking over statues and vases, and then laughing at THAT, slays me every time! LMFAO! Damn, you can tell that Gorshin had tons of fun with his role. If there was ever an Oscar or an Emmy for scenery-chewing, that man would have won it YEARS ago. 🤣🤣🤣
Growing up in the 60’s, I always thought that villains have more fun! Batman and Robin were so serious all the time, but Joker, Riddler, and the Penguin were constantly laughing their heads off! Most movies and cartoons of that era were much the same, the bad guy was the only one laughing!
Dude, Riddler Rules!!
I agree
Wait, so the villainous mastermind who has caused several crimes is making lawsuits against Batman and Robin? There’s a reason why this show was so great
Penguin did the same thing.
Oh, Frank Gorshin, you mad, beautiful human being! His Riddler characterization was ALWAYS outstanding, and his manic intensity played perfectly against Adam West's poker-faced Batman.
You hit on all points. The joke's. The riddlers suit wear. Classic stuff
Right
TM Rezzek you are so right he truly is an amazing person
Frank Gorshin was my favorite as the Riddler.
All the villains play their rolls Perfectly, Cool customs too
Frank Gorshin. He was recognized as being great at the time as well. More to come.
RIP Frank GROSHIN... Best Riddler ever !
Love john Austin riddler episodes, batman anniversary cake with quicksand and his gorgeous red hair assistant 👩 lady
Gorshin
@@lloydkline6946 Jim Carry was the worse Riddler ever. No one can replace Frank
I hope you're joking.
You mean steemie nicks
RIP Adam West. You will definately be missed.
Frank Gorshin, best villain ever.
Agree
It hard to beat julie Newmar catwoman outfit, the black outfits was gorgeous on her
Catwoman; joker;;
Producer William Dozier did a brilliant job in casting villains. He had made multiple friends in Hollywood and knew just who he wanted for each villain. It was said that Frank Sinatra was badgering him to get on the show but I guess there simply wasn't a role he thought he would be good for.
Mr freeze
Absolute bloody genius. I love that feeling of when confusion is replaced with realization as you're like WTF and then you're mind does something magical and presents you with the answer, it's so satisfying like a huge release of serotonin or something. Then you laugh because it's hilarious, then you're in awe because it's absolute genius... 'Made the boat a cigarette lighter'.. words are wonderful... The original series of Batman remains my favourite TV show of ALL time and the Riddle my favourite character, always!
Have we seen the same fucking clip? "Bloody genius" lol
Or is it because I don't suffer from terminal level of nostalgia?
This is an absolute joke by today's standards no matter which way you cut it, understandably so, since the industry made huge leaps in overall quality. But even by the 60's standards, it looks atrocious: take that toy phone for example.
January 12, 1966: A date that will forever live in television esteem: the debut of Batman. Our opening episode is really quite excellent!
I can't quite put into words how happy it makes me that I watched this show as a seven-to-nine year old, blissfully unaware that it was tongue in cheek humor rather than high adventure. It's like I get to enjoy it twice.
@@robw9435
That was true for me too as a kid during the 70s--I took it more seriously as I wasn't mature enough to see the tongue-in-cheek humor. And I'm fully with you on enjoying twice once mature enough to see the show for the delightful camp it is.
I take great comfort that the great and justifiably highly regarded comics writer Alan Moore thinks the 60s Batman TV show is really the best Batman. Thanks for the delightful comment that proved very reminiscent.
Lots of childhood memories here, thanks for posting.
1:55 "OUT-RIDDLED!"
lol
The reaction of Batman and Robin is priceless of the Riddler's gun. too much!
The Riddler was the best ! And premiered on the first episode of Batman !
Which was what popularized him as a character
Pretty good riddle, very creative.
Holy ashtray Batman!
Happy 50th anniversary to the best show of my childhood!! KOCO/TV..Bat Channel 5!
all of the words they say sound out of context, "holy ashtray, he did tip us off"
"Snap on the Bat Cuffs". I bet that's not the first time that Batman has heard Robin say that.
+joshjhutton ahahah omg
+joshjhutton Holy Homoeroticism Batman!
😂😂😂😂
LMAO! Yeah the idea of a handsome eligible bachelor in his late 30's who wears tights and keeps a young boy in a cave isn't too strange, right?
SHUT UP
Dr. Sigmund Freud would have had a field day examining the Riddler!!! LOL!!!!!!
@Nizzemancer By throwing a cigarette overboard, the boat becomes a (one) cigarette lighter. A cigarette lighter. That's why it's a riddle.
Wow, now that is a good riddle.
Wow, thanks for explaining it never would gotten it
This was really well directed with everyone playing it perfectly straight except Gorshin. Perfect.
Some extremely vintage, and cool stuff.
THE BEST RIDDLER!
Frank Gorshin was a great entertainer!!
So true
What about the Riddler from the show Gotham? He's great too.
Jim Carey is better
Cory Micheal smith is better imo.
Love that laugh
To me The Riddler was always kind of psychotic with that laugh and all. Nevertheless, he was my favorite villain. You gotta admit he did have some interesting riddles for Batman always.
Riddler:What Gos down an ally with holes on it?
Batman:MY PARENTS
Riddler:...no
+EnderGirlDragon brilliant
Also this show is what made Riddler become a much more well known Batman villain.
Frank Gorshin was a legend!
gorshin was imitating Richard Widmark
Riddler: What is it that no man wants to have, yet no man wants to lose?
Robin: A lawsuit!
Riddler: Correct Boy Wonder!
Other answers to this riddle are:
A fight
A war
Love the suit rather than the tights and so this makes him look better and more mature even thou its the 60's show.
Robin is ALWAYS standing on the batmobile😂😂😂😂😂it's funny tho
RIP Adam West
this is the best batman
he certainly was
That laugh was incredible, as was Cesar Romero’s
And insane.
59th anniversary! 🦇
I miss the good old days when we had batman on the TV let's just bring it back .
riddler on drugs😂😂😂
Well I guess robin's the better detective
When The Riddler knocks over the vase, it was completely by accident - but everyone just went with it and continued.
Wow, that laugh is impressive and scary 😅
Riddle me this batman!
Man..I watched this in like...2010 man....I was so young...good times....almost dying from laughter at how Robin talked...
So young? That was only 5 years ago.
....I was young...
How old were you in 2010? You were 10? Just curious
I loved Frank Sherwin as The Riddlern one of favorite villains the laugh made him great.
What is it that no man wants to have yet no man wants to lose?
Actual air date January 12, 1966
RIP Adam West, Cesar Romero, Frank Gorshin, Burgess Meredith, Alan Napier, Neil Hamilton and Stafford Repp.
And Roddy McDowall as "The Bookworm"
MasterJo Cohen and bill finger
Shelley Winters as "Ma Parker" and David Wayne as "The Mad Hatter"
Yvonne Craig as Batgirl.
Damn. Burt Ward is the last man standing.
calm down riddler your not the joker
Ali Hussain riddler is like that you idiot
Ali Hussain 😂😂😂
It’s what riddler does and he s giggling
indeed
Oh Ali hussain the riddles laugh is not the same as the jokers laugh it's all different.
The Riddler is so badass, he cracks himself up the most. He knows that was the sickest yet of all his stunts, he can't stand it!! He's so drunk on himself he can't even walk straight! What a freak!
Another good, badass freaky villian to love!!😅
"a Cigarette... Lighter"
BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
R. I. P. Adam west
Riddle diddle fiddle diddle
micheal rosen?
+Frances Atty You're right, quite right
Rip adam west the best there was
ASMRWhisperLight. G
This show is fantastic if you view it for what it is: A parody of Batman. If you watch interviews and commentaries with Adam West and Burt Ward, they had to struggle to keep themselves from laughing between each take. The show was a joke, and it was a hilarious joke. I'm so glad the complete series is finally getting a home release.
It wasn't a parody. At the time, Batman comics were incredibly cheesy. For the 1960s, this was an incredibly faithful adaptation of the comics.
@foxymetroid it was a parody. batman had a similar costume in the comics at the time but he wasn't cheesy when the show hit second season the comics started becoming a bit more cheesy and Batman fans hated it
koolgool I’m definitely going to buy the series 😍
@@xolliebollsx904 No, the comics had been at this cheese level, on and off, since the mid 50's. Never forget that Bat-Baby happened in '62, and that Batman's trip to Zur-En-Arrh happened in '58. That said, it was a parody, but of the 1940's movie serials that had recently been re-released.
Riddler had it all his pimp style, his rap was tight , the riddle me this . an the laugh was him all the way. Entertaining an couldn't wait as a kid for the next show...
Frank Gorshin was brilliant!
That bat mobile is the only thing I care about in this that car is a really rare classic it’s really rare and good
This clip best shows the Tommy Udo (Richard Widmark in the film "Kiss of Death") influence on Gorshin's portrayal of The Riddler.
The Riddler is acting more like the Joker.
It's nice that TV in the 1960s was teaching that something that looked just like a gun can be demonstrated to NOT be a gun by pointing it at someone's face and pulling the trigger.
.... on a children's show.
Holy Accidental Discharge, Batman!
You cut out the best part! When they remove the bars from the window and he pulls out that amazing tool from his utility belt.
Batmans reflexes are sharp as a blade! Riddler points that fake gun in Batmans face and pulls the trigger. A gun that Batman thinks is Real and he just looks at it?
Just outstanding excellent.
Best part about Batman Forever is that Jim Carrey brought back that awesome Riddler Jacket for the movie.
If nothing else, Frank Gorshin was the best for suggesting the idea of a Riddler suit. He didn't create the final design, but it was his idea as he thought the onesie was stupid. Looking at his later appearance, he was right.
Geez, is he The Riddler, or The Joker? All that laughing...
He played one of the best Batman villains of all time !
The Riddler was always my favorite villian.
Frank Gorshin was so god-damned good at everything --- EVERYTHING!
@commercialhalloffame yes but the question to the riddle was "how do they smoke?" not "how do they make a lighter?"
Nizzemancer you need a lighter to smoke
@@trickybelden no, you need a source of heat.
@@Rikard_Nilsson that’s the “cigarette lighter” comes into play. Just a pun.
Best. batman. Series.ever
Assuming Riddler knew Batman was a police officer and he fled from him after being told to halt, I don't think he has a case. Batman was investigating a possible armed robbery in progress and Riddler tried to flee the scene. Does not meet the standard for wrongful detainment.
"They made the boat a cigarette lighter"...🤦🏾♂️
I love how fucking lost Batman looks while Robin is explaining the riddle to him 😂
Yes I think Batman was a bit thick
wow check out the flashbang grenade, Batman kicks ass.
Adam West must have a star on the Hollywood walk of fame./
@Nizzemancer It has a double meaning. It's not meant to be taken literally.
Rip frank one of the greatest riddlers of all time 🖤💚?
'They threw one cigarette over board, and made the boat a cigarette lighter'...what? What does that mean?
It's a play on words. It's not supposed to make logical sense. They throw a cigarette overboard and make the boat a "cigarette lighter", that's how they manage to smoke. Smart writing, much smarter than today.
The weight of the boat was now a cigarette "lighter in weight". This is a clue for a 'cigarette lighter'.
That is the difference between a joke and a riddle. You have to think to answer a riddle whereas a joke has a direct punch line.
Riddles are a lost art.
The term "cigarette lighter" can mean "thing that lights a cigarette". Nevertheless, it can have a very different meaning because "lighter" can mean "more light", which means "less heavy", and thus "cigarette lighter" can mean "less heavy by the amount of a cigarette". They threw one cigarette off the boat, and thus the boat became less heavy by the amount of one cigarette, and thus the boat became a cigarette lighter, and a cigarette lighter can be used in order to light the cigarettes that remained on the boat.
Acting & creative script writing doesn't get much better than this.
Ahhh the 60s when everyone was on LSD
Holy shit did he just cap Batman with Bats even flinching or making an attempt to disarm him?
Swamp Creature 6:48 scene it's in the suit case.Spider Woman
RIP Adam West watching this in 2017
(riddle me this) and (riddle me that) whos afriad of the big black bat
It's disappointing The Riddler isn't really in any Batman films (Batman Forever was the worst). I assume the reason is a mix between very poor writers and the studios being afraid the audience won't get it.
He will be in the next Batman film most likely since Affleck has said he wants to include all the major ones. Crossing fingers for a good casting. David Tennant would be cool.
Seems you are one those they are afraid won't get it.
Arysta Worse than Batman and Robin?
mah! Batman Forever cou.ld be accepted, the worst for how Batman and the villain are shown is Batman and Robin
Shut up! Batman Forever is the best movie, it's exciting, great fighting scenes and best looking cast in a Batman movie ever
Why is this show my favorite????? And it's 2017, like WTF?
I love the pretty villian assistants, batmobile, fighting, alfred etc etc
Bless Eddie. He really needs to get a new hobby.
This look reminds me of the Riddler from the new Batman adventures 😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤😂😂😂
Back to the Future Michael J Fox would of played the perfect role as Robin.
baby robin?
Michael J Fox is not even a dude. Anyway, Burt Ward and Chris O'Donnell are the best Robins ever.
The Riddler had a very psychotic laugh. Frank Gorshin was the best Riddler. It made you laugh. Riddler laughs..... This is a recording. Too funny.
Best show ever
What about the property destruction?
Jeese this riddler looks like Daniel Craig.
Glad someone else agrees
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between Gorshin and Astin, it all depends if you like dark hair or a short haired blond. I always liked Gorshin myself.
Frank Gorshin never auditioned to be The Riddler. He had worked with the producer Bill Dozier, on a previous project, and Bill simply asked him to play the part.
Love it as a kid and still do.
I love that Batmans mask has eye brows.
The early episodes of the series, there are campy parts, but the show was a bit dark, if the show kept down this path it would have lasted years...Classic pilot episode the story came first, then the camp...and The Riddler escapes....brilliant episode. .
Buke S best episodes are the early ones
So right
1:39 play it in loop and 1:35
50 years this tuesday niceeeee !!! r.i.p frank gorshin
In Adam West's book "Back to the Batcave", he mentions that he and Frank Gorshin became close friends. They both found themselves in the same lifestyle brought about by the notoriety of the TV program. He mentions that they once attended an orgy together and behaved in their roles as Batman and the Riddler.
Huge fan of this 60s tv series 😊
1:35 LOL
I love this ❤️😊
Holy nostalgia