#049 Doctor.... Somnambula. (with Joe Dator!)

To The Batpoles! Batman 1966

The notorious European criminal Sandman is in town - and he’s teamed up with Catwoman! But that’s not how writer Ellis St. Joseph had envisioned this episode, which he based on the classic film “The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.” He had written a Catwoman-free script, and Michael Rennie wasn’t in it, either! Tim and Paul are joined by cartoonist and podcaster Joe Dator to discuss the crumbling of St. Joseph’s vision; how Batman’s inability to envision switching costumes anywhere other than along the Batpoles creates logistical nightmares — and is also perfect for this iteration of the character; J. Pauline Spaghetti, Getty Images, and a certain Bat-related video in their library; and some Bat-gossip! ALSO: The Kinks’ version of the Batman theme, and your mail!

• Joel Eisner on Ellis St. Joseph & Sandman
• The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (with English title cards)
• Das Cabinet des Dr. Caligari (in the original German)
• The Devil's Hand, starring Neil Hamilton and Robert Alda
• The Day the Earth Stood Still, starring Michael Rennie (clip)
• Sextette, starring Mae West (trailer)
• Joe Dator interviewed by Tim on Deconstructing Comics
• Tim and Joe discuss Mr. Roboto on Songs You're Sick Of

Howie Horwitz

Howie Horwitz in the final Batman episode

Howie Horwitz? You decide!

Carl Christie

Carl Christie? You decide! (compare the noses!)