When Penguin runs for Mayor of Gotham City, Batman is persuaded to run against him.When Penguin runs for Mayor of Gotham City, Batman is persuaded to run against him.When Penguin runs for Mayor of Gotham City, Batman is persuaded to run against him.
- Themselves
- (as Paul Revere and the Raiders)
- Goon
- (as Joey Tata)
- Citizen
- (uncredited)
Storyline
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- TriviaPaul Revere and the Raiders do a lengthy cameo in this episode as Paul Revere and the Ruders, a local rock group hired by the Penguin to entertain at his campaign fund-raising party. The very popular 1960s group perform two numbers, including an accompaniment to the Penguin to the tune of "Yankee Doodle".
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Robin: Don't you think we should make these election posters a little bigger, Batman?
Batman: I think these are quite large enough, Robin. After all, the voters are interested in issues, not window-dressing.
Robin: Sure Batman, but a little showmanship wouldn't hurt us any.
Batman: No Robin, I want to conduct a campaign that deals with the issues. I'm convinced the American electorate is too mature to be taken in by cheap, vaudeville trickery. After all, if our national leaders were elected on the basis of tricky slogans, brass bands and pretty girls, our country would be in a terrible mess, wouldn't it?
- ConnectionsReferenced in Batman Returns (1992)
The Penguin, thanks to some fine print loophole in the election book of roles, can actually run for mayor of Gotham City??? Naturally, to throw a wrench into his plans, current Mayor Linseed (Byron Keith) asks Batman to enter the race. And let the dirty poltics begin!
Burgess Meredith, as the Penguin, is having a blast here. He really gets into his role, and has some of the best lines.
A camp episode, and featuring legendary 60s rock group PAUL REVERE AND THE RAIDERS, changing their name to "The Ruders". Paul Revere at the time had a big hit on the charts, "Kicks" which peaked at No. 4 on the charts, followed by "Hungry."
Popular character actor Woodrow Parfrey plays Rooper. Parfrey was a staple in tv shows, usually turning up as a real shifty guy. Well written by Stanford Sherman, who wrote 18 classic episodes for the series, and this is one of them.
Does not get any better than this, and watch for the colors! Beautifully restored, from SEASON 2 EPISODE 17 remastered dvd box set.
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- Runtime25 minutes
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- 1.33 : 1
- 4:3