Dec 15, 2016
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!)