Frank Gorshin as The Riddler; Jill St. John as Molly.
A final showdown occurs at the Riddler’s hideout, ending in a colorful "Biff! Bam! Pow!" brawl. The episode concludes with the Riddler seemingly falling to his death in a bottomless pit (though he naturally returns later in the season). Key Highlights & Trivia Batman (1966) 1x2
This performance set the standard for the character, earning Gorshin an Emmy nomination—the only one the series ever received for acting. Frank Gorshin as The Riddler; Jill St
Molly holds the distinction of being the first "bad girl" to die in the series; she accidentally falls into the Batcave's atomic reactor while trying to escape Batman. Key Highlights & Trivia This performance set the
In classic 1960s Batman fashion, the episode ends with a public service message, this time emphasizing the importance of highway safety and "using your seatbelts." Production Credits Director: Robert Butler Writer: Lorenzo Semple Jr.
The story picks up with Batman attempting to rescue Robin from the clutches of (Frank Gorshin). The Riddler has captured the Boy Wonder and used a chemical process to create a wax mold of his face, which he intends to use for a high-stakes masquerade heist.