What i loved about this Riddler is that though he was absurd, as were all of them, he was also, truly frightening. He was truly psychotic and still very, very scary. Truly sinister but also nutty as a fruitcake.
Gorshin never (or at least very rarely) played it for laughs - his Riddler wasn't just smart, but dangerous too. The writers hit upon the perfect rationale for Edward Nigma leaving what were basically clues, by turning it into a monomania that he couldn't help indulging, purely to prove his own genius. That was the beauty of the show - everything was absurd, but nobody ever acknowledged that.
@@wwb16 In the comics? Yes, from his very first appearance. In the show? ... I don't think any of the villains had their real name used, aside from The Mad Hatter and King Tut.
That's true but it makes me laugh, when I was a little kid he scared me the most. So it's true he also played the part as very evil and sadistic as well.
Gorshin was a genius! An amazing talent. Batman could not have been more campy but that was part of its charm. These actors truly poured themselves into their roles and their work will always be remembered!
Bar far the best, the part comes so naturally to him. His movements and gestures are a big part of it too, he's just so realistic as a comic book villain.
In this series, Riddler was the best villain due to Frank Gorshin. Not even Joker was as good in this series. At this time in the 1960s, Riddler was maybe a 3rd tier villain at best. Gorshin elevated him to become one of Batman's top 3 villains. Riddler went from a throw away character, to being the main antagonist in "The Batman" movie out now.
His talent is unmatched, he really IS The Riddler!! His movements and enthusiasm for being a criminal who outwits Batman seems so real they can't even draw a comic character to match him in the comic books.
I think the secret to Gorshin's success is the quick turns from maniacal glee to deadly seriousness. It is frightening! He seems to be a genuine threat; one who is completely unhinged. If it weren't for the camp nature of the show, he would cause nightmares! My fav!
Always the best villain, which is why he was the only one nominated for an Emmy. Unfortunately, we were cheated from some of his appearances because he held out for more money.
Yeah most criminals hide outs are in abandoned factories or museums, but the Riddler's hideout is the entire Gotham City sewer system! You never know where he's hiding or where he will pop up!
In most of the scenes, he's a giggly, comic, quirky, not exactly imposing riddle machine. But in that scene, with his tone and mannerisms, you get a glimpse of the dangerous, ruthless criminal he is at core.
Batman's producer William Dozier was absolutely brilliant when he cast the villains. Every one of the actors cast (Gorshin, Meredith, Romero etc) fit the part like a glove. Any of the movie version actors don't even come close to the TV actors who went before them.
0:02-0:06 maybe it’s because I grew up watching the 90s version of the the character, but I’d never thought I’d see the Riddler do something like THAT! Frank Gorshin’s riddler’s personality and laugh is so insane it almost rivals that of Mark Hamill’s Joker RIP to one of the greatest riddler actors, Frank Gorshin
No matter how down I can get Frank Gorshin's Riddler laugh and gestures make me smile !!! Look at the face of the actor at 2:43 who plays Whitie that sure looks like a real smile reacting to the laugh !!
Saturdays lineup of Westerns is the best; from 10am EST to 6pm EST leading right into the the 3 stooges, then Svengooli at 8pm then BATMAN at 1030pm. Worth the wait!
The Riddler, Played By Frank Gorshin, Was One Of The Great Villainous Character Actors In History. Marveled At The Dichotomy From A Jokester Riddler To A Sadistic Manner. Would Enjoy Being A River Rat and Serve As A Henchman For The Riddler. "The End Of Batman and Robin." 1:26-1:32. The Riddler Is Royalty. "Royalty, You Never Met Royalty. And Just Whom Do You Think Stands Before You. I Am The Prince Of Puzzlers. The Count Of Conundrums. The King Of Crime. I Hold Court Here No One Else." 1:49-2:13. Caught In One Of The Brilliant Riddler Torture Traps From 2:14-4:42. The Riddler Had Done What Others Could Never Do.5:42-6:19. The Genius Of The Riddler On Display As He Kisses His Precious Hands From 7:56-8:16. 💚❓💚
FRANK GORSHIN WAS NOT JUST AN EXCELLENT TALENT,BUT BROUGHT INCREDIBLE CHARACTER TO THE RIDDLER. BTW,LOOK FOR FRANK DOING IMPRESSIONS, HE WAS PRETTY GOOD AT THAT TOO,ESPECIALLY DOING BURT LANCASTER! SECOND TO NONE!
Not even Fassbender can pull off what Gorshin did. In this series, Riddler blew Joker out of the water. Paul Dano plays the current Riddler and not even his performance was that good. Jim Carrey wasn't as good either.
@@Jackson87RandomClips Well, I'm not exactly happy with this Riddler since I was an avid reader of the comics. They made him out to be a sadistic serial killer with riddles leaving Batman clues to the next victim. But I guess things are going towards trends now instead of true source material. The movie wasn't bad though. I just still appreciate Gorshin who outshined every other villain in that 60s series.
This guy was like a live action Looney Tunes, which makes sense because Frank Gorshin went on to voice, Daffy duck and foghorn leg horn in the late 90s
The very first time this came on the very first airing a little 9yrs old kid glue to the TV sit one of the best family show every back in those 60s a true story we would always visit family members in los angles every summer but on this perdiclous night with other family members we all notice a long and black limousine pulling in to a get gas at the gas station we also their getting gas never seen a vehicle this long ever we all was amazed of the size anyway the person who was in the back seat was commissioner Gordon Neil Hamilton himself he was a nicely person gave us all $20 each ❤
I would think so too but just remember that she’s probably shocked that a dude is a green jumpsuit just came out of nowhere just to leave through the stage trap door. I would have been so confused about how I just witnessed tbh. But I agree she should have slapped him hard
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I love watching Frank play Riddler. He was having the time of his life
Easily the most unhinged of the villains from the TV series.
The best of the Batman villains in my opinion.
He nailed it with that laugh😅😅
Pops into some club, kisses one of the girls, pops out. What a crime!
I would have done the same thing, but maybe not in the Riddler suit. LOL,
I always found stolen kisses to be the best, even if she slapped me in response.
Supposedly his crime was stealing a priceless tierra.
Enough to rub the tussles of cancel culture these days …. I consider this Branson and risky if it was aired these days
Riddler was ahead of his time.
What i loved about this Riddler is that though he was absurd, as were all of them, he was also, truly frightening. He was truly psychotic and still very, very scary. Truly sinister but also nutty as a fruitcake.
Fantastic actor, did a great job as The Riddler.
>Sneak into building
>Steal a kiss from some random lady
>Refuse to elaborate
>Leave
Classic Riddler.
Gorshin never (or at least very rarely) played it for laughs - his Riddler wasn't just smart, but dangerous too. The writers hit upon the perfect rationale for Edward Nigma leaving what were basically clues, by turning it into a monomania that he couldn't help indulging, purely to prove his own genius. That was the beauty of the show - everything was absurd, but nobody ever acknowledged that.
was he even called edward nygma back then?
@@wwb16 In the comics? Yes, from his very first appearance. In the show? ... I don't think any of the villains had their real name used, aside from The Mad Hatter and King Tut.
That's true but it makes me laugh, when I was a little kid he scared me the most. So it's true he also played the part as very evil and sadistic as well.
Riddler's sadistic laugh was always classic.
It's so sexy too!
RIP Frank Gorshin (April 5, 1933 - May 17, 2005), aged 72
You will be remembered as a legend
Just 6 days before I was born 😢
6:48 to 7:14 - That's actually a pretty good riddle coming from where most of his riddles have silly answers.
Gorshin was a genius! An amazing talent. Batman could not have been more campy but that was part of its charm. These actors truly poured themselves into their roles and their work will always be remembered!
In the 60's Batman, The Riddler as a villian was untouchable.
Bar far the best, the part comes so naturally to him. His movements and gestures are a big part of it too, he's just so realistic as a comic book villain.
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He's second to none.
@@TheeKingRayzor A Genius, a sheer Genius!!!!
Gorshin... the one and only legendary Riddler.
This maniac Frank Gorshin
Deserves the Oscar
honestly
He got an Emmy nomination for the role in his first episode
Riddlers freak out is just classic
5:40 i love that shakespearean style in his delivery
In this series, Riddler was the best villain due to Frank Gorshin. Not even Joker was as good in this series. At this time in the 1960s, Riddler was maybe a 3rd tier villain at best. Gorshin elevated him to become one of Batman's top 3 villains. Riddler went from a throw away character, to being the main antagonist in "The Batman" movie out now.
That and it's Frank Gorshin we have to thank for the signature dapper suit and bowler cap we know the Riddler for
@@jorts_master69I would have died if Dano rolled up in a morph suit and green ballet slippers
His talent is unmatched, he really IS The Riddler!! His movements and enthusiasm for being a criminal who outwits Batman seems so real they can't even draw a comic character to match him in the comic books.
I think the secret to Gorshin's success is the quick turns from maniacal glee to deadly seriousness. It is frightening! He seems to be a genuine threat; one who is completely unhinged. If it weren't for the camp nature of the show, he would cause nightmares! My fav!
Always the best villain, which is why he was the only one nominated for an Emmy. Unfortunately, we were cheated from some of his appearances because he held out for more money.
riddler with the river rats and his girl in the sewer should be turned into a sitcom
I can definitely see that as a show.
How true
Yeah most criminals hide outs are in abandoned factories or museums, but the Riddler's hideout is the entire Gotham City sewer system! You never know where he's hiding or where he will pop up!
Frank gorshin always will be the #1 riddler he is irreplaceable in his role
Just like Cesar Romero was by FAR the best Joker.
Jim Carrey is number 2.
Riddler, Joker, Penguin, and Catwoman [meooowww] - all were fantastic
4:56 HOLY WAKE-UP CALL! That’s one way to start your day.
In most of the scenes, he's a giggly, comic, quirky, not exactly imposing riddle machine. But in that scene, with his tone and mannerisms, you get a glimpse of the dangerous, ruthless criminal he is at core.
He was my favorite villain that laugh was awesome.
Mine too! Gorshin was born to be the Riddler
Joker and Riddler laugh were so badass 🤣🔥
People: Ian Malcom’s laugh is the best laugh in cinema
This Riddler: Hold my cane
7:54, Mousey looks genuinely terrified of Riddler, nice touch
Batman's producer William Dozier was absolutely brilliant when he cast the villains. Every one of the actors cast (Gorshin, Meredith, Romero etc) fit the part like a glove. Any of the movie version actors don't even come close to the TV actors who went before them.
Back in the day when the criminal mastermind nicknamed the henchmen.
Perfect Biden judge - both sides against the middle
0:02-0:06 maybe it’s because I grew up watching the 90s version of the the character, but I’d never thought I’d see the Riddler do something like THAT! Frank Gorshin’s riddler’s personality and laugh is so insane it almost rivals that of Mark Hamill’s Joker
RIP to one of the greatest riddler actors, Frank Gorshin
Frank Gorshin just made up the laugh in college for fun, he tried it out for Riddler here, first audition and it stuck with him.
I think he added a touch of his Kirk Douglas impression to when Riddler is serious, but played dramatically, not for laughs.
After Frank was an impressionist so that was definitely intentional
He really was having the time of his life with his character!
No matter how down I can get Frank Gorshin's Riddler laugh and gestures make me smile !!! Look at the face of the actor at 2:43 who plays Whitie that sure looks like a real smile reacting to the laugh !!
4:56 RIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAND SHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINE
I played that to wake up my parents💀
😂😂😂
Damn I didn't realise he was such a ladies man, but when you stitch each scene together he has a group with him every episode 😂
love that laugh!
Other than Gorshin's incredible acting, the cinematography is top notch.
"Memorable!"
Yeah, MeTV brought me here. 😂😂
Saturdays lineup of Westerns is the best; from 10am EST to 6pm EST leading right into the the 3 stooges, then Svengooli at 8pm then BATMAN at 1030pm. Worth the wait!
05:37 - where is this man's EMMY
My favorite Riddler and villain. And good for my morning pick up with coffee. 😀
The Riddler, Played By Frank Gorshin, Was One Of The Great Villainous Character Actors In History. Marveled At The Dichotomy From A Jokester Riddler To A Sadistic Manner. Would Enjoy Being A River Rat and Serve As A Henchman For The Riddler. "The End Of Batman and Robin." 1:26-1:32. The Riddler Is Royalty. "Royalty, You Never Met Royalty. And Just Whom Do You Think Stands Before You. I Am The Prince Of Puzzlers. The Count Of Conundrums. The King Of Crime. I Hold Court Here No One Else." 1:49-2:13. Caught In One Of The Brilliant Riddler Torture Traps From 2:14-4:42. The Riddler Had Done What Others Could Never Do.5:42-6:19. The Genius Of The Riddler On Display As He Kisses His Precious Hands From 7:56-8:16. 💚❓💚
2:00 look at his face! You can actually see his nerve vines
Congratulations frank gorshin rip
3:27 OH, NO! A SMALL NET WITH NO WEIGHT TO IT AT ALL! WE HAVE TO FALL DOWN IN A STRUGGLE NOW!!!!!
Oh no I don't have my BATminton racket.
FRANK GORSHIN WAS NOT JUST AN EXCELLENT TALENT,BUT BROUGHT INCREDIBLE CHARACTER TO THE RIDDLER. BTW,LOOK FOR FRANK DOING IMPRESSIONS, HE WAS PRETTY GOOD AT THAT TOO,ESPECIALLY DOING BURT LANCASTER! SECOND TO NONE!
I remember this very episode as a 10 year old. That anti burglar button wasn’t available on my first car, a 1969 Cougar 😂
0:40
Alvin and the Chipmunks do be looking different these days
Finally part 2
Riddler kissing that one woman at the start 😂
Mousey: I've never met royalty before!
Riddler: 👀Bitch please. 👑
RIDDLE ME THIS!
What is it that poor have, the rich need, and you’ll die if you eat it?
That laugh. Heeeheheeheeeheehee!!!
Frank, Cesar, Burgess, and Julie - where did they come up with such a lineup?
4:43
5:42
Beginnings of the best bits 💚
That laugh tho lol
If they bring the Riddler back in the next generation of Batman films I think it should be played by Michael Fassbender...🤷♂️
Not even Fassbender can pull off what Gorshin did. In this series, Riddler blew Joker out of the water. Paul Dano plays the current Riddler and not even his performance was that good. Jim Carrey wasn't as good either.
@@dbsti3006 I haven't seen the new one yet but I was hopeful that Dano would give a good performance. Seemed like an alright fit for the part.
@@Jackson87RandomClips Well, I'm not exactly happy with this Riddler since I was an avid reader of the comics. They made him out to be a sadistic serial killer with riddles leaving Batman clues to the next victim. But I guess things are going towards trends now instead of true source material. The movie wasn't bad though. I just still appreciate Gorshin who outshined every other villain in that 60s series.
@@dbsti3006 when it releases on HBO Max(4/19/22) I'll give it a watch and give my two cents about it.
@@Jackson87RandomClips Cool. 👍
JUST IMAGINE HAVING TO RUN AROUND IN THOSE HORRENDOUS
TIGHTS...
It looks more like a theatre play, rather than a movie / series.
This guy was like a live action Looney Tunes, which makes sense because Frank Gorshin went on to voice, Daffy duck and foghorn leg horn in the late 90s
I wish these episodes would be longer !
I see Mousey and I wish I were the cheese.
Fact: The girl who played Mousey is the voice of Sue from "Pac-Man".
I can't stop crying. with laughter. Frank G is the best
I wish I had his tailor!!
The very first time this came on the very first airing a little 9yrs old kid glue to the TV sit one of the best family show every back in those 60s a true story we would always visit family members in los angles every summer but on this perdiclous night with other family members we all notice a long and black limousine pulling in to a get gas at the gas station we also their getting gas never seen a vehicle this long ever we all was amazed of the size anyway the person who was in the back seat was commissioner Gordon Neil Hamilton himself he was a nicely person gave us all $20 each ❤
He was the most scary back in the day....
River rats eating cheese! LMAO
His laughter is so vicious & sexy !
4:07 Because they both carry a torch!
0:25 The answer is a mushroom.
no one i mean no one tops frank gorshin as the riddler.
Seems like only the Penguin has his own theme music.
Riddle me this, Riddler! If I say “Everything I tell you is a lie.”, am I telling the truth or lying?
6:14-7:48 I don't remember this part or anything after
Was he crazier than Joker. Maybe.
That woman who got a kiss from the Riddler when he stole the phony tiara from her should've tried to either slap him or scratch him for being so rude.
I would think so too but just remember that she’s probably shocked that a dude is a green jumpsuit just came out of nowhere just to leave through the stage trap door. I would have been so confused about how I just witnessed tbh. But I agree she should have slapped him hard
At 5:38 is that Brad Garrett? it sounds like him
This show was on in the '60's, not possible.
Roy Jensen, he also played Cloud William in the Star Trek 2nd season episode 'Omega Glory'.
Say what you will, but this Riddler is a little on the scary side. Much cooler than JC
Answer: Because they both carry a torch. 6:36 ????? 💚🎩
All The Villains Were Great ! But Frank, The Riddler WAS A CUT ABOVE!
❤ this episode bruce Wayne meet batman
OK I give up...why is a woman in love like a welder?
Frank Gorshin reigns supreme as the best Riddler ever. May he rest in peace.
They both carry a torch.
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ahhh.....Thanks
The most legendary live action riddlers of all time frank gorshin john astin aka gomez Addams jim carrey cory Michael Smith and Paul dano
❤ riddle pretty woman assistant;& cliff hanger
Hannible lector
40 second commercial????? Really!?
6:52 Tomorrow
0:39
8:24
I think the joker was the best in the top three
Danny ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉😢 wr e https way you can get the
Edward nygma always had a way with his ladies mousy sugar Kristen Isabella and Leslie Lee
Frank Gorshin was a much better Riddler than John Astin.
5:58 7:43
#METOO #CANCELLED