2 instances come to mind -

1. The Muppet Show season 1. There was early concern about how many episodes would be included as they had to get permission from the guests (or their estates) to use the footage on DVD.

2. Space Ghost Coast to Coast. There were 5 early episodes left off because certain celebs (including Jim Carrey and Dian Parkinson) demanded more money for their appearance to be sold on DVD.

Because of course DC Comics knows that the public can't tell the difference between the 1960's TV series version of Batman and the Dark Knight comic book Batman. The characters are nearly indistinguishable. Just like no one I know can tell the difference between the actor Christopher Reeve and a Dan Jurgens pencil sketch. It happens all the time where people who think they are watching TV suddenly realize they are reading a comic book instead.

Idiots.

I agree with you but, believe it or not, that's the explanation that the guy claimed DC gave him - that they didn't want any confusion in the marketplace between the 60's campy Batman and the modern day Dark Knight version.

Know what would be funny? the Adam West version if and when it gets released becomes a bigger seller than thier so called Dark Knight versions. that 60's campy Batman with West and Ward has introduced more generations to comics than even Stan Lee. It`s a shame it doesn`t get the respect it deserves. It will unfortunately after Mr. West is gone. get with it DC, stop taking yourself so seriously. after all we are talking about a man that dresses up in a flying mouse costume.

I'd say that Batman ranks up there with Wonder Years and WKRP when it comes to "most wanted shows on DVD." I usually have at least one customer a week ask me if it's available.

Give me Wonder Years, but that is a whole nother topic.

I was checking in to see if there's any news on this but I see nothing much is progressing

After watching Chicken Little and hearing Adam West as "Hollywood" Chicken Little it made me think about this series. I may have to head to a convention or something. This was a great show.

Oh don't worry... I just got the full series via "other means", which means it will come out officially soon.

Batman is one of my most wanted as well. I recorded half the series from TV Land, but it appears to edited. That should get me by until it gets released, hopefully.

Perhaps if I look around a bit, torrents of episodes will be soon be mine.

found a neat little dvd at Walgreens Called "Bat CLips" for only 39 cents. Check out 39-cent DVDs @ Walgreens! Its from Treasure box, comes in a cardboard sleeve, and is not to be missed. The video quality looks like dupes of tapes, and some of it just home video footage, but still for the price its a must own if your looking for adam west batman.



-it starts with a clip of the first appearance of batgirl

-then shows a US wage & labor ad starring Batman & Robin tied up while Batgirl ask for equal pay for women

-then multiple version of the theatrical movie trailer/promos in multiple lanuages

-Then an appearance by Adam West at a trade show IN COSTUME...he says something to the extent of I've been doing this 22 years, which puts this appearance about 1987-89. He makes some inuendos to the ladies, and pokes fun at some kids...its pretty amazing. This is prime example of being washed up, before his combeback through other means (like family guy).

-Then behind the scenes footage of some sort of interviews. Conducted in front of the batmobile on set with a bat cave. Not sure if this was a reunion show or what...Wasn't Return to the Batcave, seemed before that, as cast members who were dead at that point are in the cast.

I have a feeling this dvd will get pulled

Sweet! Was there a lot? How much digging was involved?

it was on a rack in the bargin aisle...about a dozen copies at least...not much in the way of digging really

Thanks. I'm on my way to Walgreens after work.

Thanks for the tip, I'm going to check out Walgreens.

I also bought the set, but some of the episodes don't work All it did was make me more depressed that we can't get it legitimately instead of whetting my appetite.

Might it be the post-Joan Rivers/pre-Arsenio Hall Late Show with Ross Shafer hosting? I have a hazy memory of watching this in the late 80s. I think there was at least 1 Catwoman present & possibly Alan "Alfred" Napier's last tv appearance?

Thanks for the info. I'll have to see where the nearest Walgreens is. (I don't have 1 in my town)

Thanks Op. Went And found a few dvds. Nothin much was left. I did find 2 bat clips and a couple of westerns. No Superman or Popeye Stuff though!!
Thanks,
Dillon

that was probably it...but it looked like someones home video from behind the scenes...anyone know where you can see the actual show?

anybody have a good scan of the Bat Clips disc. i was going to add it to dvdaff but my scanner is down

I picked this up for $0.39. The picture quality is equivalent to glorious VHS EP. On the cover it says the video is Digitally Remastered . The whole DVD is a shade under 30 minutes. The last bit definitely came from the Reunion show from the late 80's. This had to be Alan Napier's last TV appearance as he died in 1988. He was in great spirits but was completely incoherent due to his advanced age. There were two catwoman's present, Ertha Kitt and Julie Newmar. Glad I picked it up. I definitely got a few good laughs out of the DVD.

This is a great DVD! Thanks for the heads up, Cameron!

no problem...i hope it stays out there, I just have a feeling someone will sick the lawyers on it

Here's a scan I did of the front cover, Cameron, if you still needed one..:
BatClips
and I did a search for it on google and came across an eBay listing.


$6 was the winning bid for one of them! and here we payed 39 cents! That person made a profit of probably at least $5. Well, I guess that's eBay for 'ya.

Why is there question mark on the cover. Thats kinda odd.

Yeah, really. I was wondering that myself when I bought it. "I'm Ron Burgundy?", anyone?