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The Minstrel's Shakedown

  • Episode aired Sep 21, 1966
  • TV-G
  • 25m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
490
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Van Johnson, Norman Grabowski, Remo Pisani, and Leslie Perkins in Batman (1966)
ActionCrimeFantasy

A musical and electronics oriented new villain threatens the Gotham Exchange for ransom.A musical and electronics oriented new villain threatens the Gotham Exchange for ransom.A musical and electronics oriented new villain threatens the Gotham Exchange for ransom.

  • Director
    • Murray Golden
  • Writers
    • Francis M. Cockrell
    • Marian B. Cockrell
    • Bob Kane
  • Stars
    • Adam West
    • Burt Ward
    • Alan Napier
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    490
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Murray Golden
    • Writers
      • Francis M. Cockrell
      • Marian B. Cockrell
      • Bob Kane
    • Stars
      • Adam West
      • Burt Ward
      • Alan Napier
    • 7User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast20

    Adam West
    Adam West
    • Batman
    Burt Ward
    Burt Ward
    • Robin…
    Alan Napier
    Alan Napier
    • Alfred
    Neil Hamilton
    Neil Hamilton
    • Commissioner Gordon
    Stafford Repp
    Stafford Repp
    • Chief O'Hara
    Madge Blake
    Madge Blake
    • Mrs. Cooper
    Van Johnson
    Van Johnson
    • The Minstrel
    Leslie Perkins
    • Octavia…
    Remo Pisani
    • Bass
    Norman Grabowski
    Norman Grabowski
    • Treble
    Del Moore
    Del Moore
    • TV Newsman
    Army Archerd
    Army Archerd
    • Putnam
    John Gallaudet
    John Gallaudet
    • Brook Cortland
    Eddie Garrett
    • First Broker
    Herbert Maass
    • Second Broker
    Stuart Wilson
    • Third Broker
    • (as Stu Wilson)
    Paul Bradley
    Paul Bradley
    • Broker
    • (uncredited)
    Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller
    • Scrubwoman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Murray Golden
    • Writers
      • Francis M. Cockrell
      • Marian B. Cockrell
      • Bob Kane
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews7

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      When The Minstrel gives the account number for his protection, it is #007 in the Broccoli Bank, references to James Bond.
    • Quotes
      • [singing to the tune of "Rock-a-bye Baby"]
      • The Minstrel: Batman and Robin rotate and revolve / As the heat grows, your bodies dissolve / When it's still hotter, then you will melt / Nothing left but your utility belt.
    • Crazy credits
      The Minstrel's henchwoman is referred to on screen as 'Octavia' but the end credits list her as 'Amanda'.
    • Soundtracks
      The Wandering Minstrel
      (uncredited)

      Performed by Van Johnson

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    Details

    • Release date
      • September 21, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Greenway Productions [us]
      • 20th Century Fox Television
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 25m
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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