Alfred Pennyworth (Alan Napier) takes on the Joker himself (Cesar Romero), in one of my favorite moments from the '60s Batman TV series - specificially, season 2's "Flop Goes The Joker".
I've just thought of somethinfg. You say that Batman always wins and Alfred never lose's but if someone with finds a way to take control of Alfreds mine and make him attack Batman what happens?, does Batman lose? or does Alfred not win? Personally I think that rather then risk seriously injuring or even killing Alfred that Batman would let Alfred win and that's because in my opinion if Batman deliberately let Alfred win then Batman hasn't not won and Alfred hasn't lost
Alfred has come a long way from when he first appeared in the comics back in the 1940's. He was originally comic relief. Portly and a bit of a buffoon. One day he stumbled on the bat cave though and, rather than freaking out, simply made sure to lay out Bruce Wayne's "evening wear" for that night. He got a revamp after the Batman movie serial where they had a thin actor playing the role.
Joker is lucky, Alfred is known for shooting first and asking questions later. He's also known for having so many hidden guns around the manor and is certain Bruce won't find them.
I always love comparing this scene to the one in The Dark Knight where Alfred first sees the Joker with a gun and a hostage. Such different interpretations yet both great in their own ways (although this version of Alfred is the one I think is best).
@@dll9408it's not. A fence is a criminal that moves stolen goods from the black market to the white market, typically by hiding the "dirty" merchandise with "clean" merchandise and selling them together to disguise the stolen goods. Usually this is done by selling stuff at a pawn shop or garage sale or something of the sort
Alfred is a former pilot, boxing champion, fencing champion, British spy, and now in his old age is the butler and father figure to not only the richest man in Gotham but the Batman. What a legendary life he has had.
They keep making the Joker super serious now thanks to Nolan's and Heath's influence. He's supposed to be clownish, he looks like he does for a reason. He's not a serious man, criminal activities aside. At least the Joker movie had some decent funny moments.
Alan Napier wished for Alfred to have a little action once in a while so the writers gave Alfred a chance to be a bad-ass every so often. It was always a fun surprise.
Scenes like this helped set the stage for Alfred in the various animated series and movies to take on some action and character development, not just be Wayne's butler and man-servant.
Rick O'Shay He also saved Bruce's sorry ass, but he's not that badass outside of that. Jeremy Irons looks like he could be the best one yet in movie format, anyone second this?
Erules 25 Well back then he was at first kind of fat in his first appearance in Batman #16 and then he got skinnier and became the Alfred we all know and love, He even became an amateur detective at one point back then. 😄
Something tells me that Batman and Robin prepared for the real danger that they might be burglarized by their worst enemies. I bet the door had a remote bolt to lock it so the Joker couldn't open it even if the original deadbolts were unlocked. And I am 99% certain that the door is bulletproof. It's Batman and Robin's "office"! Why would it not have a few traps hidden inside?
I like how chill Alfred always is. He never panics, even when the Joker holding a hostage at gunpoint walks through his front door. Really shows he's probably faced scarier things in his prime.
@jojogacha974 that wasn't panic over safety or fear. That was panic because joker was on the verge of discovering batman identity. I'd separate the two situations.
there's a comic where alfred straight-up shoots and kills a guy who breaks into the manor. bruce complains (more about the gun part than the murder part) and alfred's like "i respect your choices but i'm still gonna use guns. good luck finding all the ones i've hidden in the house :)"
That reminds me of a scene in ST TNG where Picard is talking to Worf about how many weapons he has on his person. Picard asks if Worf has 5? number of weapons and Worf assures him he does not. Picard starts to walk away, stops, turns back to Worf and asks "How many weapons do you have on you?".
There's also one where Alfred goes missing on a Vacation (one of a few times Batman broke his "no kill rule" because it's fucking Alfred and he'd found out some of the guys thugs had beaten him). The villain nearly manages to shoot Bats from behind... and then Alfred bashes his skull in with a pipe. "With all due respect, sir, now you know why I don't take vacations."
I grew up in the 80s watching the Batman show reruns. Cesar Romero was the PERFECT choice for the Joker. RIP to both Mr. Romero and Alan Napier, your fans still miss you.
He was the best joker. I saw many reruns of this show when I was a child so I was saddened to hear when he Mr. Romero passed away. I'd like to tell his relatives/friends that fans of the show have never forgotten him. Sometimes, you need a memorable antagonist to make a show good and the joker vs batman is one excellent example.
Dude, Caesar Romero is 6'3". How freaking tall is Alan Napier? Edit: Google says he's 6'6", that's pretty tall, that's taller than anyone who's ever played Batman or Superman or most heroes/villains.
@@silverjohn6037 I love the way he was one hundred percent. I loved the script and his performances were wonderful. He played a magnificent Joker for that fun kids’ television show. He is basically the origin of all Jokers.
@@landongeorge-go6dm The mistake everyone seems to make with the Joker is to have him trying to be scary. The Joker is trying to be funny. Cesar Romero got that and played it to the hilt.
@@silverjohn6037he's my second favorite joker, after hamill. deffo my favorite live-action joker, only nickleson comes close, and even then, romero wins by a country mile.
@@silverjohn6037 you’re so right. The whole point of his life of crime is that it’s all funny to him. He doesn’t care if others suffer for his actions. He only loves what benefits himself. If he’s laughing, he sees everyone else as laughing along with him.
Can't believe he was so brave that he went up against the scariest man in the universe, Joker must have some balls. editing!!!!! why do you guys like this comment so much
I love how even in a comedy show, batman is still clever enough to include traps in his secret door just in case. No one else would have thought to do that.
I think that it was Robins idea and the reason that I think that it was Robins idea is because he's a lot younger then both Batman and Alfred and as a result he would know enough about security methods that in the 1,960's were state of the art to be able to convince Batman and Alfred to include traps in the secret door
People don't seem to comprehend that. He may not have the years of combat training and detective skills Bruce has but it's his job to protect Bruce's secret identity. AND he's the only person that Batman trust around him with a gun.
Joker dragged his criminal filth self all over Alfred's nice clean floor, held a lady at gunpoint, and didn't even give Alfred a decent fencing match. This is neither torture or play, but punishment.
@@globalincident694 I think Joker’s just trying to be all kind with Alfred so he would stop. Kinda like how everyone in the class suddenly knows you when you pull out a strip of gum
@Shanethefilmmaker. How is it that the Joker does not realize instantly that Batman and Robin are really Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson after Batman foolishly refers to the Wayne Manor butler by his first name?😂😂
I love how of all the great defensive traps and gadgets Batman or Alfred could go with, they just trap him on a damn pole going up and down until Alfred gets bored lol
Yup, while Bruce was slacking around in that underground prison, Joker broke out, found out Bruce's identity, went to Wayne Manor and had an epic battle with Alfred. That actually would have made the movie a lot better :D
As campy and silly as this series is, it’s SO much fun to watch! Alfred effortlessly taking down the Clown Prince of Crime with a fireplace poker and an elevator button...it’s so ludicrously over the top that it works brilliantly. Plus Cesar Romero as Joker and Alan Napier as Alfred are clearly having the time of their lives with the script. :D
As overdramatic and ridiculous as the Adam West Batman TV series may be, you can't deny it has some entertaining and fun moments. As a child, even though I was born in 1984, i would watch reruns of this series RELIGIOUSLY and adored it as I was only 5 or 6 years old. This was my first Batman and I admired him GREATLY as an excellent hero. Once I was 16, I returned to it and found it at times cringeworthy, with extra ham and cheese but still had some fun moments. I felt a bit embarassed that I used to like it, but my father assured me that the series was NOT supposed to be taken seriously and to take it with a degree of comedy and a humorous approach to how comics can be silly at times. This helped me appreciate it more, as that was actually how it was supposed to be taken. From the beginning, the series was supposed to be a humorous take on the Batman comics, still with action and fun but it was melodramatic on purpose for the intention of giggles and chuckles.
That's what rorshack told the other inmates when he got put in prison in the movie with the retired super heroes like dr Manhattan and a few others I cant remember the name of it tho
Joker - "You Anglo Fink, I'll smach you to smidgens" Alfred - "May I point out that 'smidgens' is a childish elocation, which should have no place even in so poor a vocabulary as yours" Alfred smiles it off and chases the Joker through the house
Alfred has always been amazing. We’ve seen him sword fight the Joker, blast ninjas to shreds and I think he helped fight Dracula one time. And we can’t forget about the time that Alfred beat Superman.
Fun fact: Alan Napier who played Alfred in the 1966 series was actually close friends with Michael Gough who later went on to play Alfred in the Batman film series from 1989-97
Every version of Alfred has his moments. In Harley Quinn, he took up a hero persona, in Telltale games he fought Two Face's goons with a machine gun, and I know for a fact he used a shotgun in the comics at some point. Let's face facts, as far as Butlers go, Bruce Wayne has one of the best for his line of work. :P
I just love the fact that alfred has taught lessons to many in his life time but he shows emotions only when those villains are connected to bruce or batman.
I already knew Alfred was badass, but this just solidifies it. He completely kept his cool while the Joker was obviously armed and had a hostage, then disarmed him easily and fought him off with nothing other than things lying around.
It just now occurred to me that when Bruce Wayne (Keaton) did this with the Joker (Nicholson) it might have very well been a nod to this episode. (Edit: for the youtube clip see batman you ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight 480p
I love that, over the course of his character development across different iterations, Alfred has gotten increasingly badass. He was originally just the butler. That's it. Then they gave him a backstory. Then they made that backstory have some skills that make him an asset to Batman. Before you knew it, Alfred, fucks not given, unwilling to even expend the effort to throw hands at the Joker, will STRAIGHT UP PULL A GAT ON BURGLARS NOW
Funny enough in the comics, he was originally a fellow detective who was incompetent in the first dozen issues of Detective comics. Going from incompetent Buffon to man of the year is such a mind-blowing development
Alan Napier gave such a good performance as Alfred, even in a comedy like this. He really nailed Aflred's unshakeable courtesy and professional demeanor, not to mention looking the part like he was born for it
_Day 31,_ _my vocal cords have since shrivelled up a long time ago from screaming about the sheer terror of this elevator._ _Alfred is now both at the top and the bottom of the elevator, ever waiting for my arrival only to send me back._ _He doesn't say anything anymore._ _He never seems to leave, he neither grows hungry, thirsty or seems to require sleep of any kind._ _He just stands here...._ *_waiting_* ~ Joker
+grizzysnuff not really Alfred was a trained as a soldier and as army medic plus he was a high ranking m16 also he did royal guard duty btw as a soldier he did see combat
@@pacoramon9468 at least Joker made him one of the few characters who wasn’t an asshole, dude saw a creepy guy touching the face of his bosses son and he acted accordingly. Hell even Thomas Wayne couldn’t get out of that movie without becoming a jerk, that’s why I like to interpret it as Joker telling his therapist a fake sob story to gain sympathy like he did with Harley Quinn
He did have his own series called “Pennyworth” which was on Epix for 2 seasons and then switched to HBO Max for its third. Unfortunately, it got cancelled during DC’s restructuring of their movies and shows.
First off, I love how despite how goofy the show could be a new how to set stakes. I mean Joker is literally holding a gun to her head. Second, no matter which universe you’re looking at, Alfred will always be a badass.
“You really shouldn’t take pleasure in another creature’s misfortunes… But, occasionally, one may be forgiven for a slight twinge of satisfaction.” Alfred is one of the best Batman characters.
Alfred seems a bit like hestia. Doesn't leave the manor much, but if you enter their domain disrespectfully, then they will fuck you up with whatever kitchen utensil or cleaning supply is convenient.
@@ignacioperez5479 fair enough. I know she was the patron of the main character in "is it wrong to pick up girls in a dungeon" as well, though that one is only loosely based on the original concept.
While many have played these roles, these two did a great job with them. The Joker an arch-criminal, and Alfred thinks of nothing of taking him on. Badass.
And this was from the classic 1960 Batman series. If Alfred can remain calm and outsmart this version of The Joker, imagine if this took place in modern days.
Alan Napier was SUCH an underated actor on TV in BATMAN. He provided a touch of that British upper class sophistication to the show. He had numerous scene stealing encounters!
Rule #1: “Batman always wins.”
Rule #2: “Alfred never loses.”
Should be the other way around, because "never loses" means that draws and other inconclusive ends to fights can still happen, but Alfred always wins
@@kdevelopergw if you didn't win you lost
@@razzaus1570 Bruh have you never heard of a tie?
@@SpeedyCheetahCub That rarely happens.
I've just thought of somethinfg. You say that Batman always wins and Alfred never lose's but if someone with finds a way to take control of Alfreds mine and make him attack Batman what happens?, does Batman lose? or does Alfred not win?
Personally I think that rather then risk seriously injuring or even killing Alfred that Batman would let Alfred win and that's because in my opinion if Batman deliberately let Alfred win then Batman hasn't not won and Alfred hasn't lost
Let's be honest, you don't need home security when you've got an Alfred.
Maybe, but imagine how much more fun Alfred could have with The Joker by using the Home Security System against him?
@@markfryer9880 iirc, he's actually done that at least once in the comics.
and very weak and stupid enemies
He was also suppose to have a dog which wore a mask when he was the bat hound.
In one of the comics, I think he even pulls a shotgun on someone trying to break into the manor.
Even in the silliest version of Batman, Alfred manages to be stone cold awesome.
Alfred has come a long way from when he first appeared in the comics back in the 1940's. He was originally comic relief. Portly and a bit of a buffoon. One day he stumbled on the bat cave though and, rather than freaking out, simply made sure to lay out Bruce Wayne's "evening wear" for that night. He got a revamp after the Batman movie serial where they had a thin actor playing the role.
Joker is lucky, Alfred is known for shooting first and asking questions later. He's also known for having so many hidden guns around the manor and is certain Bruce won't find them.
@@MechaOracle This version of Alfred always reminded me of Colonel Sanders !!
I love how calm Alfred is all the time here like when joker pulls the gun out he just says “I see”
That gets me as well.
You can tell this isn't the first time he's been held at gunpoint.
“I see. You have chose to fuck around. Please follow me, so that you may soon find out.”
I always love comparing this scene to the one in The Dark Knight where Alfred first sees the Joker with a gun and a hostage. Such different interpretations yet both great in their own ways (although this version of Alfred is the one I think is best).
It's just Alfred being himself.
"He's a criminal!"
"Yes, but a terrible fencer!" Chad line
That shit was hilarious
He doesn't fence his stolen loot himself apparently
@@HepCatJack Bravo!
@@AugmentalGameplayehn, maybe but definitely witty
@@dll9408it's not. A fence is a criminal that moves stolen goods from the black market to the white market, typically by hiding the "dirty" merchandise with "clean" merchandise and selling them together to disguise the stolen goods. Usually this is done by selling stuff at a pawn shop or garage sale or something of the sort
Alfred is a former pilot, boxing champion, fencing champion, British spy, and now in his old age is the butler and father figure to not only the richest man in Gotham but the Batman. What a legendary life he has had.
@@rinceradio what?
You forgot military surgeon!
As well as SAS basic I'm guessing.
Really? I didn’t know that. I have a whole new respect for Alfred now. DAMN!!
@Bogframe @Theodore 'Let's Get Back In Office' Roosevelt
All true.
I love that the Joker just cannot resist pressing a big button.
"What's this!" [Smiles. Presses button; gets a surprise pole ride; makes the butler smile.]
They keep making the Joker super serious now thanks to Nolan's and Heath's influence. He's supposed to be clownish, he looks like he does for a reason. He's not a serious man, criminal activities aside. At least the Joker movie had some decent funny moments.
@@madelakihe’s literally the Clown Prince of Crime
@@madelaki yeah even in the comics its always joke based crimes and a twisted sense of humour
In all fairness, Joker probably thought it was going to lead to a hidden safe or panic room with Bruce's most expensive treasures.
Alfred displayed a powerful sense of fair play. When the Joker dropped his stick, Alfred did the same and chased after him unarmed.
Noticed that too!
But Alfred dropped his sense of fair play once Joker slid down the pole. Instead of going after him, Alfred pressed the button to bring Joker to him.
Unselfish
@@shawn092182 Only Because the end of the pole is the Batcave, and would give away that Bruce is Batman.
Alan Napier wished for Alfred to have a little action once in a while so the writers gave Alfred a chance to be a bad-ass every so often. It was always a fun surprise.
He even got to be Batman a couple times!
@@SpeedTiberius Yup!
@@SpeedTiberius Drops the BAT-GAS!!!!
So great they listened to him. It really brought out his character.
Scenes like this helped set the stage for Alfred in the various animated series and movies to take on some action and character development, not just be Wayne's butler and man-servant.
No matter what version Batman it is. Alfred will always be awesome.
Connor Wood I especially liked Alfred more in the dark Knight
Rick O'Shay He also saved Bruce's sorry ass, but he's not that badass outside of that. Jeremy Irons looks like he could be the best one yet in movie format, anyone second this?
except golden age. He was kinda a bitch back then...
Erules 25 Well back then he was at first kind of fat in his first appearance in Batman #16 and then he got skinnier and became the Alfred we all know and love, He even became an amateur detective at one point back then. 😄
ConnorGman 14 My favorite one is in The Dark Knight Returns, Alfred’s death scene at the very end of the story.
“Of course, How proper.” 😢
I love hold Alfred makes time to properly close the door. Even in an emergency, he's still the butler.
Something tells me that Batman and Robin prepared for the real danger that they might be burglarized by their worst enemies. I bet the door had a remote bolt to lock it so the Joker couldn't open it even if the original deadbolts were unlocked. And I am 99% certain that the door is bulletproof. It's Batman and Robin's "office"! Why would it not have a few traps hidden inside?
I like how chill Alfred always is. He never panics, even when the Joker holding a hostage at gunpoint walks through his front door. Really shows he's probably faced scarier things in his prime.
Well he was from MI6 in his prime or earlier days.
He panicked here: 1:13
@jojogacha974 that wasn't panic over safety or fear. That was panic because joker was on the verge of discovering batman identity. I'd separate the two situations.
Alfred did fight in World War 1 and World War 2, so he has definitely seen some messed up stuff .
"In his prime?" Alfred didn't weaken with age, he just got more badass.
I love how Alfred only wants a fair fight. So when he unarms the Joker, he drops his own sword as well.
Alfred doesn't fuck around. He wants the Joker to know he got beat fair and square.
Yes he's very British
*disarm surely.
It's a poker
@@seancaptain3043 Poker? I hardly know 'er!
there's a comic where alfred straight-up shoots and kills a guy who breaks into the manor. bruce complains (more about the gun part than the murder part) and alfred's like "i respect your choices but i'm still gonna use guns. good luck finding all the ones i've hidden in the house :)"
Where can i find this comic ?
Brother please I require the comic now.
That reminds me of a scene in ST TNG where Picard is talking to Worf about how many weapons he has on his person. Picard asks if Worf has 5? number of weapons and Worf assures him he does not. Picard starts to walk away, stops, turns back to Worf and asks "How many weapons do you have on you?".
There's also one where Alfred goes missing on a Vacation (one of a few times Batman broke his "no kill rule" because it's fucking Alfred and he'd found out some of the guys thugs had beaten him). The villain nearly manages to shoot Bats from behind... and then Alfred bashes his skull in with a pipe.
"With all due respect, sir, now you know why I don't take vacations."
I just saw it, no it was non lethal
I grew up in the 80s watching the Batman show reruns. Cesar Romero was the PERFECT choice for the Joker. RIP to both Mr. Romero and Alan Napier, your fans still miss you.
He was the best joker. I saw many reruns of this show when I was a child so I was saddened to hear when he Mr. Romero passed away. I'd like to tell his relatives/friends that fans of the show have never forgotten him. Sometimes, you need a memorable antagonist to make a show good and the joker vs batman is one excellent example.
Dude, Caesar Romero is 6'3". How freaking tall is Alan Napier?
Edit: Google says he's 6'6", that's pretty tall, that's taller than anyone who's ever played Batman or Superman or most heroes/villains.
Funny, that’s the first thought I had as well!
"Alfred, be careful! The Joker is an arch-criminal!"
"Yes, Madam, but a very poor fencer."
Damian 2000 lol good one
I misheard "night predator" the first time
@Damian 2000 Bro you just burned Rachel
@Damian 2000 Clint Eastwood as Two Face. That's what we could've had!
We're fairly sure that he's ex-OSI (the guys who actually did the sort of things the James Bond movies show) so it's not like he's helpless.
I don’t know why but I’ve always loved it that Alfred calls Joker “sir” in such a polite way
He is still a polite English man. Why should he lower his standards even though the people around him are...
alfred is one of those overly stereotypical butlers
i only know 1 butler..
Makes me think if tge BritsIsh youtuber Kikoskia playing Doom 3.
*sees zombie*
Kikoskia:"Hello sir."
*kills zombie*
Kikoskia:"Goobye sir."
Professionals have standards, and Alfred is a professional.
I love that Alfred will smile at tormenting Batman’s worst enemy but will keep a straight face when fighting the Vampire King.
What I love about Caesar Romero is that he had every gadget the Joker originally used. He was so accurate. I love him right down to his moustache.
In terms of physical performance and voice he is the best Joker. You can't blame him for the scripts he was given.
@@silverjohn6037 I love the way he was one hundred percent. I loved the script and his performances were wonderful. He played a magnificent Joker for that fun kids’ television show. He is basically the origin of all Jokers.
@@landongeorge-go6dm The mistake everyone seems to make with the Joker is to have him trying to be scary. The Joker is trying to be funny. Cesar Romero got that and played it to the hilt.
@@silverjohn6037he's my second favorite joker, after hamill. deffo my favorite live-action joker, only nickleson comes close, and even then, romero wins by a country mile.
@@silverjohn6037 you’re so right. The whole point of his life of crime is that it’s all funny to him. He doesn’t care if others suffer for his actions. He only loves what benefits himself. If he’s laughing, he sees everyone else as laughing along with him.
I think the funniest part of this scene is that Batman and Robin just leave Alfred with the Joker at the end.
They won't kill Joker, but they don't have to save him.
@@Ichiyama22Ah! World Greatest Lawman dixit 😂
They know he gonna eat his prey after playing.
@@Ichiyama22, I understood that reference!
Would be more accurate to say- leave the Joker with Alfred
"CAREFUL THE JOKER'S AN ARCH-CRIMINAL!"
"I know madam but a very poor fencer!"
God I love this Alfred.
me too
Is there a difference between a criminal and an arch-criminal?
yeah a gimmick.
Just the level of crimes they commit. Joe Chill was a criminal. The Joker an arch-criminal.
Merke In
Alfred never had a bad adaptation, whether television or film.
"i know, and a very poor fencer" lol top tier burn
Can't believe he was so brave that he went up against the scariest man in the universe, Joker must have some balls.
editing!!!!!
why do you guys like this comment so much
That's a good one.
Got me in the first half not gonna lie
"They had us in the first half ngl"
Lmaoo
Yeah, can't believe The Joker even thought of the idea in the first place.
".. and mistook this for a secret passage"
Alfred...
That IS a secret passage
By all definitions possible
Why did I have to scroll so far down to see someone pointing this out!
@@bookreaderman6715 because everyone else seems busy praising Alfred's badassary.
Not that they're wrong, tough XD
@@VJK102 fair enough
It's not a secret passage. It's Disney's original Tower of Terror.
Face it, Alfred IS the brains behind the Batman. He has many secrets stored away in his head, yet keeps them that way.
“Behind the picture, sir.” Alfred is so calm and polite
I love how calm and gentle he is infront of a clown with a gun threatening to kill someone.
I love how even in a comedy show, batman is still clever enough to include traps in his secret door just in case. No one else would have thought to do that.
World's Greatest Detective.
@@Cr1ticA Paranoia.
I have similiar traps and devices installed on my premises to keep out the Jehovah Witnesses.
I think that it was Robins idea and the reason that I think that it was Robins idea is because he's a lot younger then both Batman and Alfred and as a result he would know enough about security methods that in the 1,960's were state of the art to be able to convince Batman and Alfred to include traps in the secret door
big old sign saying 'batpole elevator' might be a tip off though
Alfred-The only man bad ass enough to fuck with The Joker
Tyrineal Not only did he defeat the joker in a sword fight and make the joker beg for mercy but he did it all without a single casualty.
Tyrineal well this version was more tamed than the current one
I always told everyone Alfred is Batman's Batman. He made himself the GOAT with this one.
Who needs a home security system when you've got Alfred Pennyworth!
Alfred raised Batman. Don’t screw with Alfred.
In the modern interpretation he's retired SAS.
People don't seem to comprehend that. He may not have the years of combat training and detective skills Bruce has but it's his job to protect Bruce's secret identity. AND he's the only person that Batman trust around him with a gun.
In this version didn't his aunt help out with that too?
@@theorca5173 if you mean Aunt Harriet, she was Dick’s aunt. She didn’t know about their knight life.
Looks like he's also raising Joker...
Things Joker fears:
1) Alfred
2) IRS
3) That guy who he tried to use to kill Gordon
Rafal Pytlak it was Charlie. He also fears being forgotten and I’m sure the Punisher in that Comic Collaboration between Marvel and DC
4) The Emergency Batpole Elevator
also the creeper
Considering Alfred is an ex SAS soldier...
I don't think Joker would've last long... Especially in the jungle...
@@Raul_Menendez What comic does it say that in?
“Alfred, old pal. HAVE PITY! hahahaha.”
That cracks me up.
"Joker says he can't breathe"- this aged so well.
Alfred torturing the Joker has to be just about the most unexpected thing I've ever seen.
define "torture" having fun is more of a statement
Joker dragged his criminal filth self all over Alfred's nice clean floor, held a lady at gunpoint, and didn't even give Alfred a decent fencing match. This is neither torture or play, but punishment.
I am amazed this video is not click bait and they actually fight.
The joker saying "ALFRED, OLD PAL... have pity" 🤣🤣🤣 that had me dyin. Legendary.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
hold on, how did the joker know alfred's name. what does he mean "old pal". do those two know each other?
@@globalincident694 I think Joker’s just trying to be all kind with Alfred so he would stop. Kinda like how everyone in the class suddenly knows you when you pull out a strip of gum
@@globalincident694 The lady in the living room clearly says his name during the firepoker fight.
@@xroshe4rt I thought you said a strip of gun for a moment and I went AYO
I love how he's so freaked out he barely notices that Alfred is doing what Batman says. He was that close to finding out who Batman is twice.
@Shanethefilmmaker. How is it that the Joker does not realize instantly that Batman and Robin are really Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson after Batman foolishly refers to the Wayne Manor butler by his first name?😂😂
I love how of all the great defensive traps and gadgets Batman or Alfred could go with, they just trap him on a damn pole going up and down until Alfred gets bored lol
Oh, so this is what Alfred and Joker were doing during most of The Dark Knight Rises...
lol
Yeah, this is one of the deleted scenes.
I'm sure Heath Ledger is smiling down from evil heaven
God of Evil Did you just reference one of my favorite animated movies of all time?
Yup, while Bruce was slacking around in that underground prison, Joker broke out, found out Bruce's identity, went to Wayne Manor and had an epic battle with Alfred. That actually would have made the movie a lot better :D
"we Anglo finks have a long memory"
Alfred not letting Joker throw shade at him just like that
I love that Alfred could never be phased by a man like the Joker, to be honest, the Joker might be more scared of Alfred.
Alfred trolling the shit out of Joker.
"Alfred, Old Pal, have pity!"
"Trolling"
DC👏MAKE👏IT👏CANNON
@@mambo1062 How?
He was giving ZERO fucks in that moment lol
As campy and silly as this series is, it’s SO much fun to watch! Alfred effortlessly taking down the Clown Prince of Crime with a fireplace poker and an elevator button...it’s so ludicrously over the top that it works brilliantly. Plus Cesar Romero as Joker and Alan Napier as Alfred are clearly having the time of their lives with the script. :D
Oh yeah! It was perfect!
Agree - the whole show is just 100% genius. Funny, dazzling, entertaining, over the top. What's not to like?! Yeah!!!!
Alfred used a fencing sword but your point still stands
What is wrong with camp?
Not only them two, but all the actors were said to have fun with the campy script because it allowed them to over act and be over the top
Alfred is definitely one of the most awesome characters in DC comics.
As overdramatic and ridiculous as the Adam West Batman TV series may be, you can't deny it has some entertaining and fun moments.
As a child, even though I was born in 1984, i would watch reruns of this series RELIGIOUSLY and adored it as I was only 5 or 6 years old. This was my first Batman and I admired him GREATLY as an excellent hero.
Once I was 16, I returned to it and found it at times cringeworthy, with extra ham and cheese but still had some fun moments. I felt a bit embarassed that I used to like it, but my father assured me that the series was NOT supposed to be taken seriously and to take it with a degree of comedy and a humorous approach to how comics can be silly at times.
This helped me appreciate it more, as that was actually how it was supposed to be taken. From the beginning, the series was supposed to be a humorous take on the Batman comics, still with action and fun but it was melodramatic on purpose for the intention of giggles and chuckles.
The “ham and cheese” is precisely why I love the 60s Batman. The later adaptations are way too serious.
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Alfred: ** See now. I'm not locked in here with you. You're locked in here with me.
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That's what rorshack told the other inmates when he got put in prison in the movie with the retired super heroes like dr Manhattan and a few others I cant remember the name of it tho
@@jdubskiwright2380 remember it now? It was Watchmen
Manners, maketh, man
I love how, even at gunpoint, Alfred is polite to any and everyone
"Right this way, sir"
He can afford to be polite because he always have the upper hand
And politely roasts them
Alfred's badassery truly is timeless.
Alfred - proof that you can be posh and refined, and still be a bad-ass.
Joker: "I have a criminal organization."
Batman: "We have an Alfred."
I've got a jar of dirt
@@divinityquartz3428 Is that so?
@@noahcole4201 and you'll never guess what's inside it.
@@divinityquartz3428 Is that so?
THE ALFRED.
lets be honest, if we were in Alfred's position we'd just continuously press the up and down button.
I would.
Matt Allen me too XD
Joker would probably be vomiting at some point. A lot of cleaning for the old chap to do.
For those who played Batman Arkham City, there is a similar situation only it's with Harley Quinn.
Whos to say he didnt? Its possible, right?
The way Alfred says "I see" can be translated to "oooh so that's how you want to play this"
That rare moment when a side character beats a main villain. Quite rare actually at the time.
Joker - "You Anglo Fink, I'll smach you to smidgens"
Alfred - "May I point out that 'smidgens' is a childish elocation, which should have no place even in so poor a vocabulary as yours"
Alfred smiles it off and chases the Joker through the house
I actually had a black employee call me Anglo in an effort to attend me. I smiled, said I was Irish, not ‘Anglo’, and happily fired her
@@lawrencetalbot8346 your ancestors would've hated you.
@Molybdenum Rose where do you get that idea?
Seems rather harsh
@@lawrencetalbot8346 what do you mean by 'to attend' you? Did the employee tried to insult? Then you were right fire her ass
Everything Alfred has become today is because of this show. God bless you, Alan Napier.
Ahh, that beautifully polished English accent of Alfred’s is like cut crystal! What a terribly elegant & very proper gentleman!
Alfred has always been amazing. We’ve seen him sword fight the Joker, blast ninjas to shreds and I think he helped fight Dracula one time. And we can’t forget about the time that Alfred beat Superman.
Fun fact: Alan Napier who played Alfred in the 1966 series was actually close friends with Michael Gough who later went on to play Alfred in the Batman film series from 1989-97
Napier huh
And was he friends with Michael Caine?
I have a fun fact all the mansion senses were filmed in a real mansion in California.
@@YeetTheSlavs jack napier joker lol
@@batdork9423 It’s also the hardest working exterior in Hollywood.
Joker: *calls Alfred an anglo-fink*
Alfred: "So, you have chosen Mr. Bones' wild ride."
Joker: lol you WASP
Alfred: Revenge! REVEEEENNNGE!
How comes he never saw the phone
Every version of Alfred has his moments. In Harley Quinn, he took up a hero persona, in Telltale games he fought Two Face's goons with a machine gun, and I know for a fact he used a shotgun in the comics at some point.
Let's face facts, as far as Butlers go, Bruce Wayne has one of the best for his line of work. :P
I just love the fact that alfred has taught lessons to many in his life time but he shows emotions only when those villains are connected to bruce or batman.
I already knew Alfred was badass, but this just solidifies it. He completely kept his cool while the Joker was obviously armed and had a hostage, then disarmed him easily and fought him off with nothing other than things lying around.
A butler solves problems, no matter the situation.
And got the Joker outright terrified on top of all that
@@eviljoelSo true
Those things being.. swords, but point still stands.
It just now occurred to me that when Bruce Wayne (Keaton) did this with the Joker (Nicholson) it might have very well been a nod to this episode. (Edit: for the youtube clip see batman you ever dance with the devil in the pale moonlight 480p
I love that, over the course of his character development across different iterations, Alfred has gotten increasingly badass.
He was originally just the butler. That's it. Then they gave him a backstory. Then they made that backstory have some skills that make him an asset to Batman.
Before you knew it, Alfred, fucks not given, unwilling to even expend the effort to throw hands at the Joker, will STRAIGHT UP PULL A GAT ON BURGLARS NOW
Funny enough in the comics, he was originally a fellow detective who was incompetent in the first dozen issues of Detective comics.
Going from incompetent Buffon to man of the year is such a mind-blowing development
Modern problems require Alfred solutions.
Don't forget the comic where Alfred beats up Superman.
@@nobodyreally834 I need to find this, what's it called please?
@@mrneutral8423 it's one of the injustice comics.
The Joker running away in fear from Alfred is hilarious
Alan Napier gave such a good performance as Alfred, even in a comedy like this. He really nailed Aflred's unshakeable courtesy and professional demeanor, not to mention looking the part like he was born for it
Legend says that Alfred is still pressing those up and down buttons
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@@workerspower2011 😁👍
_Day 31,_ _my vocal cords have since shrivelled up a long time ago from screaming about the sheer terror of this elevator._
_Alfred is now both at the top and the bottom of the elevator, ever waiting for my arrival only to send me back._
_He doesn't say anything anymore._
_He never seems to leave, he neither grows hungry, thirsty or seems to require sleep of any kind._
_He just stands here...._ *_waiting_*
~ Joker
Nah, he dead yo.
Sqocks lmao that’s funny!
Alfred Pennyworth: a goddamn badass since the 1960s.
Looks like the bat taught him some moves lol
+grizzysnuff not really Alfred was a trained as a soldier and as army medic plus he was a high ranking m16 also he did royal guard duty btw as a soldier he did see combat
+grizzysnuff Actually, Alfred taught the Bat.
TSE Aqu | Designer he taught bruce some stuff bruce lernd most from travels and a few different martial arts masters
Yeah, that's what I meant. :P
I love how the joker is screaming going up and down the pole lmao
There is no Batman without Alfred Pennyworth!!
So true!
There is a batman without martha and thomas!!!
Batman has countless adaptations, and Alfred is awesome in all of them
Alfred with a shotgun for example
@@sanguineregis5354 I demand a BatmanVPredator adaptation for this very reason.
Not so much in "Joker", but he was on screen like a minute.
@@sharilshahed6106 Batman vs Predator does actually exists in comicbook-form.
@@pacoramon9468 at least Joker made him one of the few characters who wasn’t an asshole, dude saw a creepy guy touching the face of his bosses son and he acted accordingly. Hell even Thomas Wayne couldn’t get out of that movie without becoming a jerk, that’s why I like to interpret it as Joker telling his therapist a fake sob story to gain sympathy like he did with Harley Quinn
Alfred is like Splinter, he doesn’t act often, but is a badass when doing it.
It's a shame Alfred Pennyworth and Master Splinter never interacted in the TMNT/Batman crossover from a while ago.
@@Bauglir100 that would’ve been awesome ngl
They were probably saving it for the sequel that got cancelled. At least we got the badass Batman vs Shredder fight nobody knew they needed.
@@solblackguy Was it cancelled? I know they teased it, but don't recall it ever being officially announced, either.
Also mister Naper is tge grandfatfer to red ranger connerMcKnight
Dear god this show is hilarious still... it was old when I saw it and it's even older now, but still absolutely fabulous.
Alfred needs his own movie
He did have his own series called “Pennyworth” which was on Epix for 2 seasons and then switched to HBO Max for its third.
Unfortunately, it got cancelled during DC’s restructuring of their movies and shows.
It was a really good show.
alfred is a badass, he did not even panic against the joker.
Edited:This is the most likes I have ever got .Thanks everyone.
or he is just a bad actor lol
+Elif no Alfred is the most savage man the has walked on this earth
alfred stopped bane from coming into the batcave by shoving a shotgun in his face... nuff said
Ahmed shakib he was a comando in ww2
Man, he GROWUP Bruce Wayne! Alfred is the One Above All!
Across the multiverse, in any incarnation, no matter the world, there is only one constant: Do NOT trifle with Alfred Pennyworth.
Well Joker tried strangling him years back when Bruce was still a kid it's not the first time they've met here.
except arkham origins where bane almost kills him to the point you have to resuscitate him. did him dirty, another reason to dislike that garbage
He is batman to The Batman. Don't mess with him.
he's ex sas, you do NOT mess with them, as many people have discovered to their cost over the years.
Or the IRS. The Joker is crazy, not suicidal
I love the elevator bit at the end XD Alfred is amazing
Hahahha I love how calm and professional was Alfred. And how he closed the door
"Alfred, old pal, have pity!!!"
😂😂😂😂😂
Alfred: Nah.
"We 'Anglo Finks' have a very long memory".
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!"
1:57 Joker said it before it was cool
@@googleuser4720 holy fuck
The way Alfred enjoyed tormenting Joker, it is obvious that Alfred was really the Joker in disguise.
Top 10 Anime Plot Twists
alfred tormented himself? :O
Wait-- so who was the Joker?
@@gothamgymnast4638 A plot twist is a plot twist; anime didn't invent the idea.
@@MaskedMan66 It's just a joke stop being a dickhead
*GASP!* "What's this???"
CAMPEST. JOKER. LINE. EVER. 😅
First off, I love how despite how goofy the show could be a new how to set stakes. I mean Joker is literally holding a gun to her head.
Second, no matter which universe you’re looking at, Alfred will always be a badass.
You know it's the Silver Age when not only does Batman LET Alfred handle the Joker by himself, but also it was Batman's own idea!
That's not a batpole shaft - it's an operating table, and Alfred's the surgeon!
Joker dusted.
Congratulations sir, you are a winner!
Alfred don't shiv!
Bryan514 ahahaaa that's pottery funny
Joker a spud, man.
What a WONDERFUL scene.
Thank you for posting it.
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I really enjoyed this scene The old Batman series still holds up
The Butler that Gotham deserves.
But not the one it needs.
Right now.
This truly shows that we live in a society
Yes... That sure is a thing you just said.
Gamers rise up!
@@honokakazuno *Fencers Rise Up.
...used to, anyway. Back in the simpler times when all it took to defeat an arch-criminal was an emergency Batpole and a cheeky butler.
And one full of people
This is the true version of batman.
“You really shouldn’t take pleasure in another creature’s misfortunes… But, occasionally, one may be forgiven for a slight twinge of satisfaction.”
Alfred is one of the best Batman characters.
Aunt Harriet: Oh Alfred becareful the Joker's an Arch Criminal
Alfred: Madam Madame I used to work for British Intelligence. I think I can handle him
Well that and Alfred IS Batman. he said it himself!
His response in the show was better.
+mrmudzahedini I suppose there was kryptonite involved-- assuming we're talking about a real story.
that joker is really stupid
+ Cri George How do you figure?
Batman has his arch enemy in his home, directly on top of his most closely guarded secret.
"Well Alfred, I think you got it from here."
Alfred seems a bit like hestia. Doesn't leave the manor much, but if you enter their domain disrespectfully, then they will fuck you up with whatever kitchen utensil or cleaning supply is convenient.
@@kaneconqueror6560 hestia?
@@ignacioperez5479 Greek goddess of the hearth and home. She is the model wife, but also a protector of the home.
@@kaneconqueror6560 ooohhh... i know a few characters using that name, thats the reason of my question
@@ignacioperez5479 fair enough. I know she was the patron of the main character in "is it wrong to pick up girls in a dungeon" as well, though that one is only loosely based on the original concept.
While many have played these roles, these two did a great job with them. The Joker an arch-criminal, and Alfred thinks of nothing of taking him on. Badass.
And this was from the classic 1960 Batman series. If Alfred can remain calm and outsmart this version of The Joker, imagine if this took place in modern days.
There's an alternate universe out there where Alfred became Batman to make Gotham a better place for Bruce to call home. Bruce becomes his Robin.
Jack Mozenrath That's funny, because Alfred dressed in a Batman costume and kicked ass in another episode of this show.
How is this not canon yet?!
***** *weeps silently*
***** Reforms the entire criminal underground with nothing but a pot of Earl Gray and a very pleasant attitude.
how is this not canon
Alan Napier was SUCH an underated actor on TV in BATMAN. He provided a touch of that British upper class sophistication to the show. He had numerous scene stealing encounters!
He’s the perfect Alfred
Yes he did.
I've only seen a couple of episodes of the show, but I gotta look it up now...though I mean, Alfred is awesome in any medium.
This is so ahead of his time. This makes me so happy because my dad loved this show. I still have his dvd collection of it.
Alfred's so badass he once slammed a revolving door.
Dalton Hill
Alfred speaks Braille and reads sign language
@@jaelie8398 Let's see Chuck Norris do that.
@@jaelie8398 So he... talks and reads?
yes he did iwas there and i saw it
Alfred abducts Aliens, sharks have a week dedicated to HIM, the boogeyman checks his closet every night for Alfred.