RIP Kevin Conroy, not only the longest serving Batman actor, but also the one with the widest range. He can be serious, funny, intimidating, terrifying and sing.
A couple of things about Scar-face episodes 1. Because Scar-face is a doll, he always died in the most gruesome ways because the tv censors didn't have a problem with dolls being shot up. 2. Multiple personality disorder is a highly contested condition in the mental health field. 3. Batman in the cartoon animated series is not just someone who locks up criminals, as Bruce Wayne, he sponsors half-way houses for ex-convicts, as briefly hinted on in this video.
yep. when scarface came back in the new batman adventures, batman warned the ventriquilist's old gang to stay away from him because he was on the road to recovery.
@@maxacorn Also, mentioned in the episode, the half-way house the ventriloquist was staying at was set up by The Wayne Foundation. So yeah, Batman/Bruce Wayne were criminal justice reformers as well as rogue law enforcement.
"Baby Doll" wasn't necessarily a sad episode, but the ending is definitely somber. The episode y'all talking about with Robin & Clayface's daughter "Growing Pains" is definitely up there as one of the saddest eps.
The first episode featuring Baby Doll was deep too. "I didn't mean to..." Also in later episodes with the Ventriloquist he developed a speech impediment after a fight.
I've watched every episode of this show. It's amazing. Mask Of The Phantasm is my favorite Batman movie still today. I was 21 when the cartoon started and saw a few episodes. This is an excellent example of the Dark Deco aesthetic of the show
It also had cursing as well. The early episodes. Some guy told the riddler who The hell are you? My mother heard it and was not Amused. Think she turned the t.v. off.
They had me cracking up on the DVD commentary for this episode, talking about how extreme the animators made Batman's expression when he realizes Scarface is a dummy. Ever since, I've referred to any image of Batman with his mouth hanging open in shock as 'It's a Puppet?!' Batman.
I forgot just how damn good BTAS was. It not only presented, arguably, the best version of Batman. It was absolutely integral in changing the perceptions of what animation could be, in North America.
I’m kind of surprised we haven’t seen more of Scarface. We get hints in the Arkham games even Gotham knights, but nothing really on screen. I’d be interested in seeing him in more recent stuff and see what they do.
@@COSun25 Understandable, but maybe I’m viewing it as part of the audience, it such a limited view of character they could really go and depth. Like a really flushed out backstory and maybe even horror elements on the part of Scarface could be something he needs.
Batman has the best villains because he sympathizes with them. Interesting that the ventriloquist got help. I remember an episode of Justice league where they went to another earth and ended up on another earth in Arkham, and all the villains were pretty much lobotomized by Superman‘s heat vision. Look closely, and one of the villains is Scarface being held by the ventriloquist. Except, only Scarface has the lobotomy scars.
The spining news paper thing is something old movies from the 30's and 40's did. Which is in theme with the cars, clothes, phrases, and music in the show. All homage to classic cinema, but applied to the world of Batman. This makes for the best representation of Batman in any medium, in my opinion. You guys should review TWO-FACE Parts 1 & 2. So much to unpack there.
A retro episode for “on leather wings” would be a lot more fun and would be so cool to see Chris praising the episode introducing the detective side of Batman
Not only that but really shows in the future when Batman has to fight claymonsters, crocodile men, werewolves, and other things from the box of how the hell does that work, Batman can take it in stride. "Gordon I had to fight a bat human hydid on my first day...crazy clowns hold my drink.
I must be old and forgetful. I thought that this cartoon was originally on Fox. I think I remember it originally being a daytime, daily cartoon that gained an adult following and became part of Fox's Sunday night lineup. I remember loving that, for the non-batman comic book reader, this show answered questions regarding Batman that you always wondered about (who makes his amazing toys, from who did Batman learn to do what he does, how does he seem to move so stealthily and get out of no win situations [training with samauri, ninjas, magicians], etc.). Two of my favorite episodes were "Feat of Clay" and "Almost Got'em" and I think "Demon's Quest".
Scarface and the ventriloquist are the most underrated enemies in Batman franchise, there was a lot of appearance in the animated series but never in videogames beside to be just a cameo / easter egg (and a little part in GOTHAM) but seriously i find that they are creepy, scary and a interesting design, there need a movie with them or better: a movie like "JOKER"
Batman TAS debut on Fox Kids 1992 along with X-men the animated series...total game changers...in 1997 Batman had newer episodes based in Superman TAS series universe changing networks to kids WB
I always loved Batman:TAS epsiodes that featured his "B" tier villains. Like Scarface, Killer Croc, Clayface, and Mad Hatter. Film noir is a strong back bone for the series and works so well.
Omg! The ad which played right before this video started was the BetterHelp "Pad Thai" commercial, and your guest in this clip looks SOOO much like the actor from that ad (right down to wearing a hat), that for a moment, I honestly believed I was either hallucinating or that the ad somehow bled into your video! 😅 I mean, side-by-side they do look different, but I definitely did a double take! That's not a knock on your guest though, since both he and the dude from the commercial look like cool and decent chaps, it was just kinda jarring for me initially Lol.
I just bought the complete series on dvd recently, and so far my favourite episode was “The Grey Ghost” with Adam West. You guys should review that episode because not only was it a good episode, but there was a lot of hidden commentary on West’s life after the 1960’s Batman show.
TAS did something unheard-of, even today, with superheroes and villains. They actually addressed that many of these people have mental illnesses and that they aren't necessarily villains, they're just troubled, out of touch with reality, products of circumstances, or pawns. Batman actually sympathized with some of them, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, even Scarface/Wesker, just to name a few. You'll never see a superhero movie or show that has the hero sympathize with their antagonist. Actually, I take that back, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier did it, and I thought it did a pretty good job. Batman TAS added layers to its characters, especially the villains. It was good story telling.
Even though it's a puppet, they still moved and positioned him oriented around his handler within the frame like an actor. It's like how actors hit their camera angles to help project emotion and intent. Poor guy really was a hostage to that puppet. Not to get dark, but it's kind of a similar dynamic to how Korey does his camera switching to frame the other hosts during their exchanges.
Batman The Animated Series was a huge part of my childhood in the 90's. I remember after school I would watch it with my brother. Kevin Conroy will always be the definitive version of Batman for the animated series and Batman movies and games. You guys should definitely review more Batman episodes especially with Clayface and The Grey Ghost.
Batman the animated series had a version of mr.Freeze that was very sympathetic. But you feel bad about his situation. That was unfortunately poorly translated into Batman and Robin 1997.
I remember back in the day in the comcis he had one of the wildest deaths. I found it way too hilarious but looking at this retro review it really points out that the person he was always the most dangerous to was himself. His death in the comics was he was in his apartment when his Scarface puppet and a sock puppet got into a heated arguement and both had their guns. Needless to say they had a shoot out and The Ventriloquist was the casualty.
WB Kids? That's where it wound up later on in the 90s. However go back and look at the 1992 tv schedule. Batman TAS was so mature that it actually was playing in primetime on FOX Sunday Nights for a short time when it started. Then it eventually went to Saturday Mornings.
Batman The Animated Series is one of my favorite cartoons alongside The Owl House, Amphibia, Men In Black The Series, Ed Edd n Eddy, Courage The Cowardly Dog, Samurai Jack, The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Ben 10 Alien Force, Recess, Rugrats, American Dragon Jake Long, The Proud Family, Lilo & Stitch, Steven Universe, Craig of the Creek, Regular Show, Adventure Time, Pokémon, Batman Beyond, SpongeBob SquarePants and Animaniacs.
Oh man, I'd love to see you guys go over the Clock King episode. He's another tragic character moreso than an evil bad guy. Its my favorite episode ever for Batman the animated series.
So, in addition to "Read My Lips", Joe R. Landsdale was also involved in the "Batman: The Animated Series" episode "Perchance to Dream", where he wrote the teleplay for the episode based on a story credited to Laren Bright and Michael Reaves. "Perchance to Dream" is widely considered one of the best -- if not the best -- episodes of the series. Landsdale also co-wrote a Superman episode called "Identity Crisis" with Robert Goodman, which features the introduction of Bizarro and has a lot of fun with all the implications of that character.
God damn I love this episode! I really dig the conceit that the gang has to treat Scarface like he has some deformity or abnormality that he's sensitive about so better not to bring it up. Obviously, they know what they're seeing with their eyeballs, but the scores he plans have been so successful, they're better off not fretting over the particulars.
22:34he also did that on the episode When he saw poison ivy's babies. The bat scare or the bat shock. When Batman get's like that you know You just broke em. Something so effed up not even Batman/bruce wanna deal with it.
A lot of good DC animated shows back in the 90s and early 200s. Along with Batman, there was also Superman, Justice League, Justice League: Unlimited, Static Shock, and Batman Beyond.
He never fully gets cured. You see him in later episodes up to the "new adventures" series Also to answer Korey's question the reason the villains don't (or can't) pull his cowl off is because it's rigged with a powerful taser that shocks and knocks out anyone other than Bruce who tries to remove it (shown later in the JL cartoons)
Y’all should do a video with reel rejects😅 they mentioned u in their community tab for a review of yours they like a lot a few days ago and u Seeing Greg and Cory AND BILLY on the screen together would be fucking awesome!😂 much love DT crew💯
I want Scarface in one of the new Batman movies No questions asked Book that shit Do that shit Watch the amounts roll in I'll go see it many times if they do this
This animated show was probly the best of its time .. great art and story telling ..batman, superman, spiderman, and the x-men made my Saturday mornings
Ventriloquists with Dissociative Identity Disorder using a puppet as their evil persona is not an original idea for television. The first time I saw this was the twilight zone episode THE DUMMY. Cliff Robertson played the ventriloquist with George Murdock as the dummy’s voice. I’m sure that there were a couple of television shows or books or movies that have used the same the same premise. Off the top of my head Earle Towne played this type of character in an episode of Barney Miller which is one of his only two IMDb credits. Jay Thomas probably made a career playing characters like these. Thomas played Bob and Chuck on SOAP but he also played a creepy DID ventriloquist on an episode of the short lived Mrs. Columbo. There are probably several more in recent TV history.
I finally started watching the series last year around the time The Batman came out (I was a 2000s kid but for some reason never had friends who were into Batman 🤷🏽♂️) and yea I agree with Korey. It’s not for little kids..it’s kid friendly but not in a Minions sorta way. There are many mature themes that I appreciate more as an adult. Really glad this episode is discussed. RIP Kevin Conroy.
If they ever decide to bring the character to the big screen, they need to get Mike Smith to play him. If you are a Trailer Park Boys fan, you will know what I mean :)
Given the recent passing of Kevin Conroy, as well as the failure of the DCEU as a whole, as well as the fact the James Gunn has openly cited this continuity as a major inspiration for the live-action films moving forward, I think it would be cool for you guys to check out different (or key?) episodes of the shows and movies that make up the DC Animated Universe. "Batman: The Animated Series" was seminal in its own right, but it did unintentionally launch the DCAU, that would go on to include "Superman the Animated Series", "The New Batman Adventures", "Batman Beyond", "Static Shock", "The Zeta Project", "Justice League", "Justice League Unlimited", as well as a handful of movies like "SubZero" and "Return of the Joker" to name a few. Every series was solid in their own right, and by the time you get to "Justice League Unlimited", they were calling back to stories & characters that were brought up in previous series, and built on them. This really was the first real successful on-screen superhero shared universe that took its continuity seriously, and did it pretty well overall.
No it wasn’t. The Incredible Hulk tv show in the 80s had Daredevil and Thor in it. Spider-Man would’ve showed up with a symbiote but Bill Bixby passed before filming.
@@wilcee238 Ehh, Thor & Daredevil only showed up in that one Incredible Hulk movie. And if Spidey didn’t officially show up, then it didn’t happen. I guess what I really mean is that In the case here, we actually had legit crossovers between characters from these different shows, which eventually culminated in storylines that happened years down the line. And these weren’t just one and done crossovers either. Later storylines in JLU called back to events and story points of previous shows and movies; some of which occurred at least a decade or so prior. And these callbacks, to varying degrees, informed story developments that would come to pass in the future. MAYBE we can make an argument for the 90s Spidey adapting Secret Wars, but his teaming up with other Marvel Characters didn’t have the extensive backstory/history that the DCAH had built.
It was on Fox Kids from 1992-1997 and then moved to WB Kids as part of the alternating Superman/Batman slot that showcased the New Adventures of Batman with all the character revamps.
Underrated!? My nigga, it's the BEST adaptation of the character. Nearly everyone agrees that it's the greatest superhero series of all time. His show alone introduced the DCAU.
Before it was on WB, it was on FOX's afternoon show. It was the last show to be broadcast Mon-Fri at 04:30p.m. it went to WB once FOX decided to move all cartoons off its platform
Another fun fact about Batman: He hates Lex Luthor more then any of his own villains and even claims Lex is even worse then the Joker. He even admitted he'd be fine if Superman decided to just kill him and would even help make it look like an accident if he did.
In the 90s comics western lost scarface and created another personality called socks. Dcarface was found and they fought, both shot each other as wesler yelled noo. Last panel has wester on ground eyes closed, apparently bleeding out.
Late comment. Good reaction fellas. I never would've thought this was an actual character from the comics. Arnold Wesker (Scarface/ Ventriloquist) actually debuted 35 years ago in Detective Comics. He was voiced by George Dzundra. Who would also voice Perry White on the Superman animated series. This episode was a real cluster of madness. It was a very gangster story and deeply effective psychodrama. The ventriloquist has been live-action already. Played by real-life ventriloquist Andrew Sellon during seasons 4 and 5 of the live-action 'Gotham' (2014-2019).
My favorite cartoon of all time. Was raised with it. Rushing home from elementary school to catch it. A necessary addendum to my DVD collection. Hope the DT Crew covers more classic episodes.
I think Scarface is an underrated, tragic villain like Baby Doll or Clock King. Unless you watched the Animated Series or read the comics, not many fans are aware of him. I hope you can review more episodes when you have time, like Channel Awesome and his Bat-May series. Please review Mystery of the Batwoman if you can. 🙏🏾
I do like how they bring up in these the running joke of Batman sneaking up on Commissioner Gordon, just lets himself in hides in the corner only to walk out at a random point or just sneaks out of the office when Gordon has his back to him. If it wasn't for the villains being left on Gordons doorstep would the commissioner think he was loosing it.
One piece had to make Sanji eat a loolypop like some creep but Batman years earlier had a dummy smokin a cigar. Soccer moms calling in nearly ruined animated shows. Glad we’re in streaming and we get some material more adult than some live action. Also more creative given the budget is unlimited scenery wise you can go anywhere lol
RIP Kevin Conroy... He will always be my Batman. The DCAU will always be my DC universe. Joker, Twoface, Penguin, Robin, Batgirl, Alfred, Superman, Lex, Darkseid, Brainiac, Steward, Flash, MN, WM, etc... I can name them all.
I think Julian said it best on one of the early episodes of 8-bit crumbs. Batman has one of the best rogues galleries, yet it is criminally underutilized since they only focus on the Joker and by association Harley Quinn. Just like Julian I am so tired of the clown and his sidekick getting so much attention. Even as a kid watching Batman:TAS Joker was my least favorite villain since his stick got old and annoying real fast, my favorite batman villains to this date was mr.Freeze and Bane. Both felt like genuine threats to batman, while also having some of the best dialog in the entire show. Heart of Ice is still my all time favorite batman story. That is also just scratching the surface of batman's rogues gallery. The design of villains like Manbat and Clayface still sticks with me to this day not to mention the myriad of other tragic or interesting villains. Yet Joker gets the majority of attention both in mainstream media and the comics. So much so that we have had 3 movies and a 3 season show (with a fourth season coming out this year) centered around his sidekick, several iterations of the joker, 1 joker movie and one upcoming Joker 2 movie. This has also had the knock on effect in the comics that they constantly try to make the joker more threatening to almost absurd levels with retcons and edginess. So to quote the dude that got a pencil through his eye "Enough with the clown!" and let the other batman villains get some spotlight.
RIP Kevin Conroy, not only the longest serving Batman actor, but also the one with the widest range. He can be serious, funny, intimidating, terrifying and sing.
Why is everybody worrying about him
Being gay?
It doesn't matter he's a legend.
The best ever RIP Kevin
Ppl lll
Kevin Conroy is actually, legitimately the best Batman voice ever
@@nehemiahpouncey3607 It seems like you gay... I aint heard one person who cares none of that dictated his voice work.
A couple of things about Scar-face episodes
1. Because Scar-face is a doll, he always died in the most gruesome ways because the tv censors didn't have a problem with dolls being shot up.
2. Multiple personality disorder is a highly contested condition in the mental health field.
3. Batman in the cartoon animated series is not just someone who locks up criminals, as Bruce Wayne, he sponsors half-way houses for ex-convicts, as briefly hinted on in this video.
yep. when scarface came back in the new batman adventures, batman warned the ventriquilist's old gang to stay away from him because he was on the road to recovery.
@@maxacorn Also, mentioned in the episode, the half-way house the ventriloquist was staying at was set up by The Wayne Foundation. So yeah, Batman/Bruce Wayne were criminal justice reformers as well as rogue law enforcement.
I remember watching this cartoon a lot as a kid. Rip Kevin Conroy, you were THE Batman
And he will ALWAYS be THE BATMAN.
Damn straight
Did anyone catch this DCAU? I don’t know what it means? Please help find out. I’ve been trying online but, can’t find anything?
Facts
@@JavierRamirez-lx4ev if you are asking what DCAU means. its Detective Comics(DC) animated Universe
Batman was a true detective, and there was some deep/dense concepts/ideas. There was some great artistry/poetry in this show. R.I.P. Kevin Conroy.
Another great episode, among many others, is ‘Baby Doll’. Arguably one of the darkest/saddest in the show’s lineup.
Nah the Clayface episode where Robin fell in love with his daughter was the saddest.
Oh, that's a really good one.
That episode was heavy duty
A masterclass in drama
@@wilcee238 Yeah, that was F'ed up, funny how Clayface didn't really get punished for it.
"Baby Doll" wasn't necessarily a sad episode, but the ending is definitely somber. The episode y'all talking about with Robin & Clayface's daughter "Growing Pains" is definitely up there as one of the saddest eps.
Y'all gotta do the scene where even the joker is terrified of the IRS 😂
Imagine that in live action.
"I'm crazy enough to take on Batman... but the IRS?! Nooooo Thank you!!" -- Joker.
That episode is called Joker’s Millions
I love that line, as a kid I didn't get it, then later in life I got to appreciate why that's funny.
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The first episode featuring Baby Doll was deep too. "I didn't mean to..." Also in later episodes with the Ventriloquist he developed a speech impediment after a fight.
I've watched every episode of this show. It's amazing. Mask Of The Phantasm is my favorite Batman movie still today. I was 21 when the cartoon started and saw a few episodes. This is an excellent example of the Dark Deco aesthetic of the show
The two episodes featuring Baby Doll are my personal favorite. I wish they used her more. I felt so bad for her, I wanted to give her a hug.
BTAS did a lot for villains like Mr.Freeze and Scarface. Really put characters in depth
The episode when Poison Ivey had a family is crazy
Heart of ice is my all-time favorite episode, and why Mr. Freeze is my favorite Batman villain.
It also had cursing as well.
The early episodes.
Some guy told the riddler who
The hell are you?
My mother heard it and was not
Amused.
Think she turned the t.v. off.
Also with Clayface
They had me cracking up on the DVD commentary for this episode, talking about how extreme the animators made Batman's expression when he realizes Scarface is a dummy. Ever since, I've referred to any image of Batman with his mouth hanging open in shock as 'It's a Puppet?!' Batman.
We need more Batman the animated series Episode reviews. There are so many freaking hilarious and interesting episodes!😂😂
I agree! That would be great to see the crew roast Batman and his rogues gallery.
Unfortunately, Conroy recently passed but yeah, I'd be down for them continuing that show. Why not? They're bringing back X-Men TAS.
I ALMOST GOT EM!
@@brookswilliams5239 my favorite episode hands down, Batman did Harley super dirty😂😂
Don't get them started on the new
Batman adventures.
I forgot just how damn good BTAS was. It not only presented, arguably, the best version of Batman. It was absolutely integral in changing the perceptions of what animation could be, in North America.
I’m kind of surprised we haven’t seen more of Scarface. We get hints in the Arkham games even Gotham knights, but nothing really on screen. I’d be interested in seeing him in more recent stuff and see what they do.
Some writers think that the whole deal with Scarface works for the animated shows, but ridiculous in live-action.
@@COSun25 Understandable, but maybe I’m viewing it as part of the audience, it such a limited view of character they could really go and depth. Like a really flushed out backstory and maybe even horror elements on the part of Scarface could be something he needs.
He was even on Arkham asylum.
That was messed up what joker did
To him tho.😂
Straight savage.
Joker on Arkham asylum:
Watch the puppet dance😂
Joker liked Scarface so much he had a replica made
Batman has the best villains because he sympathizes with them. Interesting that the ventriloquist got help. I remember an episode of Justice league where they went to another earth and ended up on another earth in Arkham, and all the villains were pretty much lobotomized by Superman‘s heat vision. Look closely, and one of the villains is Scarface being held by the ventriloquist. Except, only Scarface has the lobotomy scars.
When the doll's eyes opened, Batman should have made the same noise as Gordon when he snuck up on him.
UUHH! 😳
The spining news paper thing is something old movies from the 30's and 40's did. Which is in theme with the cars, clothes, phrases, and music in the show. All homage to classic cinema, but applied to the world of Batman. This makes for the best representation of Batman in any medium, in my opinion. You guys should review TWO-FACE Parts 1 & 2. So much to unpack there.
A retro episode for “on leather wings” would be a lot more fun and would be so cool to see Chris praising the episode introducing the detective side of Batman
Not only that but really shows in the future when Batman has to fight claymonsters, crocodile men, werewolves, and other things from the box of how the hell does that work, Batman can take it in stride. "Gordon I had to fight a bat human hydid on my first day...crazy clowns hold my drink.
I must be old and forgetful. I thought that this cartoon was originally on Fox. I think I remember it originally being a daytime, daily cartoon that gained an adult following and became part of Fox's Sunday night lineup. I remember loving that, for the non-batman comic book reader, this show answered questions regarding Batman that you always wondered about (who makes his amazing toys, from who did Batman learn to do what he does, how does he seem to move so stealthily and get out of no win situations [training with samauri, ninjas, magicians], etc.). Two of my favorite episodes were "Feat of Clay" and "Almost Got'em" and I think "Demon's Quest".
I was in high school when this series came out, and I always looked forward to watching it on Saturdays...the best Batman show ever!
Scarface and the ventriloquist are the most underrated enemies in Batman franchise, there was a lot of appearance in the animated series but never in videogames beside to be just a cameo / easter egg (and a little part in GOTHAM) but seriously i find that they are creepy, scary and a interesting design, there need a movie with them or better: a movie like "JOKER"
I love when everyone brings up any random episode from Batman TAS. Always reminds me of how amazing this show truly was.
Batman TAS debut on Fox Kids 1992 along with X-men the animated series...total game changers...in 1997 Batman had newer episodes based in Superman TAS series universe changing networks to kids WB
Gargoyles was also another 1
I always loved Batman:TAS epsiodes that featured his "B" tier villains. Like Scarface, Killer Croc, Clayface, and Mad Hatter.
Film noir is a strong back bone for the series and works so well.
"Feat of Clay" was an AMAZING two-parter for Clayface.
@@thedefinitionisthis With ol Hellboy himself Ron Perlman voicing Clayface 💯💯
Anyone else watch Bat May every year or am I the only dork?
@@brookswilliams5239 damn never noticed that was Ron
Oh my, this show did an amazing job humanizing Clayface, especially with Mudslide 😥
X-Men, Gargoyles,BATMAN, Superman, Spider-Man TAS are ALL classic great animation that still holds up today
Omg! The ad which played right before this video started was the BetterHelp "Pad Thai" commercial, and your guest in this clip looks SOOO much like the actor from that ad (right down to wearing a hat), that for a moment, I honestly believed I was either hallucinating or that the ad somehow bled into your video! 😅 I mean, side-by-side they do look different, but I definitely did a double take! That's not a knock on your guest though, since both he and the dude from the commercial look like cool and decent chaps, it was just kinda jarring for me initially Lol.
R.I.P. Kevin Conroy.
I just bought the complete series on dvd recently, and so far my favourite episode was “The Grey Ghost” with Adam West. You guys should review that episode because not only was it a good episode, but there was a lot of hidden commentary on West’s life after the 1960’s Batman show.
You’ve got to do one of Heart of Ice! Mr Freeze was a two rate villain before, but his premiere episode brought the tragic backstory
It would be amazing if you guys talk about "Baby Doll", that one is a real tearjerker.
I actually remember watching this episode when I was younger. Such a great show
TAS did something unheard-of, even today, with superheroes and villains. They actually addressed that many of these people have mental illnesses and that they aren't necessarily villains, they're just troubled, out of touch with reality, products of circumstances, or pawns. Batman actually sympathized with some of them, Mr. Freeze, Poison Ivy, even Scarface/Wesker, just to name a few.
You'll never see a superhero movie or show that has the hero sympathize with their antagonist. Actually, I take that back, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier did it, and I thought it did a pretty good job.
Batman TAS added layers to its characters, especially the villains. It was good story telling.
Even though it's a puppet, they still moved and positioned him oriented around his handler within the frame like an actor. It's like how actors hit their camera angles to help project emotion and intent. Poor guy really was a hostage to that puppet.
Not to get dark, but it's kind of a similar dynamic to how Korey does his camera switching to frame the other hosts during their exchanges.
Rest in peace to Kevin Conroy.
For another sympathetic villain the episode "Baby-Doll" is fantastic one. So is the episode "Epilogue" from the Justice League Unlimited
When Batman was scared by the dummies eyes opening he knows now how Gordon feels with him creeping up on him all the time
Batman The Animated Series was a huge part of my childhood in the 90's. I remember after school I would watch it with my brother. Kevin Conroy will always be the definitive version of Batman for the animated series and Batman movies and games. You guys should definitely review more Batman episodes especially with Clayface and The Grey Ghost.
When I hear Kevin’s voice, it feels like he’s not really gone. The impact he has made truly immortalized himself.
Batman the animated series had a version of mr.Freeze that was very sympathetic. But you feel bad about his situation. That was unfortunately poorly translated into Batman and Robin 1997.
Chill out with that talk. It’s not cool
@@wilcee238 😅😅😅
I literally have a gif of Batman being shook by seeing the boss of the gang on my phone at a moments notice.
This is my favorite Batman clip.
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I been watching episodes of Batman The Animated Series on HBO Max for the past few days because I miss Kevin Conroy.
Loved watching the animated series when it aired on Cartoon Network back in the day🦇📺🦇
Batman beyond return of the joker would be a cool one to review. It just came out that beyond was in the works at WB before all the recent changes
Gr8 movie
I remember back in the day in the comcis he had one of the wildest deaths. I found it way too hilarious but looking at this retro review it really points out that the person he was always the most dangerous to was himself. His death in the comics was he was in his apartment when his Scarface puppet and a sock puppet got into a heated arguement and both had their guns. Needless to say they had a shoot out and The Ventriloquist was the casualty.
Geez!
I used to run home from school to watch this,... there would be a block with Tiny Toon adventures, Beetlejuice and later animaniacs, and Freakazoid
WB Kids? That's where it wound up later on in the 90s. However go back and look at the 1992 tv schedule. Batman TAS was so mature that it actually was playing in primetime on FOX Sunday Nights for a short time when it started. Then it eventually went to Saturday Mornings.
True! It was only prime time for a short time tho then it moved to Fox kids in the afternoons alongside MMPR
One of my favorite episodes from the show❤️ I hope y’all review some of the other episodes like heart of ice and almost got em.
Batman The Animated Series is one of my favorite cartoons alongside The Owl House, Amphibia, Men In Black The Series, Ed Edd n Eddy, Courage The Cowardly Dog, Samurai Jack, The Powerpuff Girls, Dexter’s Laboratory, Ben 10 Alien Force, Recess, Rugrats, American Dragon Jake Long, The Proud Family, Lilo & Stitch, Steven Universe, Craig of the Creek, Regular Show, Adventure Time, Pokémon, Batman Beyond, SpongeBob SquarePants and Animaniacs.
Oh man, I'd love to see you guys go over the Clock King episode. He's another tragic character moreso than an evil bad guy. Its my favorite episode ever for Batman the animated series.
I still watch B:TAS on HBOMax from time to time. RIP Kevin Conroy.🦇🦇
FACTS
So, in addition to "Read My Lips", Joe R. Landsdale was also involved in the "Batman: The Animated Series" episode "Perchance to Dream", where he wrote the teleplay for the episode based on a story credited to Laren Bright and Michael Reaves. "Perchance to Dream" is widely considered one of the best -- if not the best -- episodes of the series.
Landsdale also co-wrote a Superman episode called "Identity Crisis" with Robert Goodman, which features the introduction of Bizarro and has a lot of fun with all the implications of that character.
Rest in peace Kevin Conroy
Baby Doll was another Batman TAS rogue gem
God damn I love this episode!
I really dig the conceit that the gang has to treat Scarface like he has some deformity or abnormality that he's sensitive about so better not to bring it up. Obviously, they know what they're seeing with their eyeballs, but the scores he plans have been so successful, they're better off not fretting over the particulars.
When Batman saw the first Sonic movie design….22:19 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
22:34he also did that on the episode
When he saw poison ivy's babies.
The bat scare or the bat shock.
When Batman get's like that you know
You just broke em.
Something so effed up not even
Batman/bruce wanna deal with it.
Man, if that's Batman's reaction, how the heck would Sherlock feel? 😆
A lot of good DC animated shows back in the 90s and early 200s. Along with Batman, there was also Superman, Justice League, Justice League: Unlimited, Static Shock, and Batman Beyond.
Yeah, DC used to be THE BEST! Hate how far they've fallen with crap like Harley quinn.
He never fully gets cured. You see him in later episodes up to the "new adventures" series
Also to answer Korey's question the reason the villains don't (or can't) pull his cowl off is because it's rigged with a powerful taser that shocks and knocks out anyone other than Bruce who tries to remove it (shown later in the JL cartoons)
Series didn't feel like anything else on TV. I remember when new episodes used to premier on Sunday nights on Fox.
Y’all should do a video with reel rejects😅 they mentioned u in their community tab for a review of yours they like a lot a few days ago and u
Seeing Greg and Cory AND BILLY on the screen together would be fucking awesome!😂 much love DT crew💯
Look up the Movie Trivia Schmoedown, it was a trivia show on youtube, and DT actually went up against Reel Rejects. Its a great episode
@@Smokey1419 oh shit thanks man!🙏🏾
I feel like this is what happens when Korybot comes to the company meetings.
I want Scarface in one of the new Batman movies
No questions asked
Book that shit
Do that shit
Watch the amounts roll in
I'll go see it many times if they do this
This animated show was probly the best of its time .. great art and story telling ..batman, superman, spiderman, and the x-men made my Saturday mornings
I'm so glad you love this villain too! He's one of my favorites - well, villains lol. Scarface and Ventriloquist, so beautiful.
Honestly I would argue we still need those stop signs now 12:40
Of all the episodes this is one of a few that really stuck with me and I still remember, even though I haven’t seen the episode in a couple decades.
I had a theory that Scarface was a dummy haunted by the ghost of a mobster.
Scarface would be a good villain for a Batman movie
The Batman Animated Series is the one True Batman!!
Batman The Animated Series takes me back to my childhood. I would never miss it after school. I miss those days.
Ventriloquists with Dissociative Identity Disorder using a puppet as their evil persona is not an original idea for television.
The first time I saw this was the twilight zone episode THE DUMMY. Cliff Robertson played the ventriloquist with George Murdock as the dummy’s voice.
I’m sure that there were a couple of television shows or books or movies that have used the same the same premise.
Off the top of my head
Earle Towne played this type of character in an episode of Barney Miller which is one of his only two IMDb credits.
Jay Thomas probably made a career playing characters like these. Thomas played Bob and Chuck on SOAP but he also played a creepy DID ventriloquist on an episode of the short lived Mrs. Columbo.
There are probably several more in recent TV history.
I finally started watching the series last year around the time The Batman came out (I was a 2000s kid but for some reason never had friends who were into Batman 🤷🏽♂️) and yea I agree with Korey. It’s not for little kids..it’s kid friendly but not in a Minions sorta way. There are many mature themes that I appreciate more as an adult. Really glad this episode is discussed. RIP Kevin Conroy.
If they ever decide to bring the character to the big screen, they need to get Mike Smith to play him. If you are a Trailer Park Boys fan, you will know what I mean :)
Given the recent passing of Kevin Conroy, as well as the failure of the DCEU as a whole, as well as the fact the James Gunn has openly cited this continuity as a major inspiration for the live-action films moving forward, I think it would be cool for you guys to check out different (or key?) episodes of the shows and movies that make up the DC Animated Universe. "Batman: The Animated Series" was seminal in its own right, but it did unintentionally launch the DCAU, that would go on to include "Superman the Animated Series", "The New Batman Adventures", "Batman Beyond", "Static Shock", "The Zeta Project", "Justice League", "Justice League Unlimited", as well as a handful of movies like "SubZero" and "Return of the Joker" to name a few. Every series was solid in their own right, and by the time you get to "Justice League Unlimited", they were calling back to stories & characters that were brought up in previous series, and built on them. This really was the first real successful on-screen superhero shared universe that took its continuity seriously, and did it pretty well overall.
No it wasn’t. The Incredible Hulk tv show in the 80s had Daredevil and Thor in it. Spider-Man would’ve showed up with a symbiote but Bill Bixby passed before filming.
@@wilcee238 Ehh, Thor & Daredevil only showed up in that one Incredible Hulk movie. And if Spidey didn’t officially show up, then it didn’t happen. I guess what I really mean is that In the case here, we actually had legit crossovers between characters from these different shows, which eventually culminated in storylines that happened years down the line. And these weren’t just one and done crossovers either. Later storylines in JLU called back to events and story points of previous shows and movies; some of which occurred at least a decade or so prior. And these callbacks, to varying degrees, informed story developments that would come to pass in the future.
MAYBE we can make an argument for the 90s Spidey adapting Secret Wars, but his teaming up with other Marvel Characters didn’t have the extensive backstory/history that the DCAH had built.
It was on Fox Kids from 1992-1997 and then moved to WB Kids as part of the alternating Superman/Batman slot that showcased the New Adventures of Batman with all the character revamps.
BTAS knew how to tell a story.. kids and adults can still appreciate this gem...Greatest cartoon of all time!
Used to watch this tough when I was 5 or 6. My poor mom had no idea how dark this batman was 😂
Batman The Animated Series remains one of the most underrated shows of all time.
Hardly underrated since its considered by so many people to be the best animated show ever
Underrated!? My nigga, it's the BEST adaptation of the character. Nearly everyone agrees that it's the greatest superhero series of all time. His show alone introduced the DCAU.
@@Shng275 Facts
Nah not Underrated at all
I don't think it's underrated. This, X-Men Animated Series & Gargoyles get a lot of praise
Before it was on WB, it was on FOX's afternoon show. It was the last show to be broadcast Mon-Fri at 04:30p.m. it went to WB once FOX decided to move all cartoons off its platform
Another fun fact about Batman: He hates Lex Luthor more then any of his own villains and even claims Lex is even worse then the Joker. He even admitted he'd be fine if Superman decided to just kill him and would even help make it look like an accident if he did.
Really?
Have Twoface and Scarface ever met in comics? Would be an interesting gang war.
In the 90s comics western lost scarface and created another personality called socks. Dcarface was found and they fought, both shot each other as wesler yelled noo. Last panel has wester on ground eyes closed, apparently bleeding out.
I hope the they review more Batman TAS episodes. I'll love to see a review of Feat of Clay, Baby Doll, Two-Face, Heart of Ice, and Joker's Favor.
Yall gotta do the 90s spiderman cartoon especially the black spiderman suit episode😂
"SHOCKKKERRRRRR!!!! I'LL CHASE YOU TO THE ENDS OF THE EARRRTTTTHHHHH!!!!
Anthony Hopkins could play the Ventriloquist vs Robert Pattinson's The Batman.
He did play corky/Fats in Magic (1978) so that would be cool
Now THAT'S what I want to see!
Late comment.
Good reaction fellas.
I never would've thought this was an actual character from the comics.
Arnold Wesker (Scarface/ Ventriloquist) actually debuted 35 years ago in Detective Comics.
He was voiced by George Dzundra. Who would also voice Perry White on the Superman animated series.
This episode was a real cluster of madness.
It was a very gangster story and deeply effective psychodrama.
The ventriloquist has been live-action already.
Played by real-life ventriloquist Andrew Sellon during seasons 4 and 5 of the live-action 'Gotham' (2014-2019).
FYI, The entire series is on HBO Max right now
My favorite cartoon of all time. Was raised with it. Rushing home from elementary school to catch it. A necessary addendum to my DVD collection. Hope the DT Crew covers more classic episodes.
Batman’s most underrated villain, I hope John Lithgow plays The Ventriloquist in the next Matt Reeves Batman movie
Fun fact: Tim Burton asked John Lithgow to play the Joker in Batman 89, but he turned it down.
@@MrKrk221988 I have heard that, he would have been pretty good.
14:25 Stop it! I'm 75 years old! 😆
Korey talking about Batman again. Take a shot when he mentions The Dark Knight.
I feel like they should watch 'Ringing Bell/ Chirin's Bell'
Just wanna say the show Gotham captured the city perfectly in my opinion
Does anyone else think that this would be a compelling story for Matt Reeves to pursue in " The Batman " sequel? The realism is there.
I think Scarface is an underrated, tragic villain like Baby Doll or Clock King. Unless you watched the Animated Series or read the comics, not many fans are aware of him. I hope you can review more episodes when you have time, like Channel Awesome and his Bat-May series. Please review Mystery of the Batwoman if you can. 🙏🏾
I do like how they bring up in these the running joke of Batman sneaking up on Commissioner Gordon, just lets himself in hides in the corner only to walk out at a random point or just sneaks out of the office when Gordon has his back to him. If it wasn't for the villains being left on Gordons doorstep would the commissioner think he was loosing it.
One piece had to make Sanji eat a loolypop like some creep but Batman years earlier had a dummy smokin a cigar. Soccer moms calling in nearly ruined animated shows. Glad we’re in streaming and we get some material more adult than some live action. Also more creative given the budget is unlimited scenery wise you can go anywhere lol
RIP Kevin Conroy... He will always be my Batman. The DCAU will always be my DC universe. Joker, Twoface, Penguin, Robin, Batgirl, Alfred, Superman, Lex, Darkseid, Brainiac, Steward, Flash, MN, WM, etc... I can name them all.
I think Julian said it best on one of the early episodes of 8-bit crumbs.
Batman has one of the best rogues galleries, yet it is criminally underutilized since they only focus on the Joker and by association Harley Quinn. Just like Julian I am so tired of the clown and his sidekick getting so much attention. Even as a kid watching Batman:TAS Joker was my least favorite villain since his stick got old and annoying real fast, my favorite batman villains to this date was mr.Freeze and Bane.
Both felt like genuine threats to batman, while also having some of the best dialog in the entire show. Heart of Ice is still my all time favorite batman story. That is also just scratching the surface of batman's rogues gallery. The design of villains like Manbat and Clayface still sticks with me to this day not to mention the myriad of other tragic or interesting villains.
Yet Joker gets the majority of attention both in mainstream media and the comics. So much so that we have had 3 movies and a 3 season show (with a fourth season coming out this year) centered around his sidekick, several iterations of the joker, 1 joker movie and one upcoming Joker 2 movie. This has also had the knock on effect in the comics that they constantly try to make the joker more threatening to almost absurd levels with retcons and edginess.
So to quote the dude that got a pencil through his eye "Enough with the clown!" and let the other batman villains get some spotlight.
"Almost got 'em" best episode
The scene in house and garden is another example of Batman freaked out