Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. John Astin's Riddler grins on ABC's Batman (1966) - ABC ABC's "Batman" marked the first time many of the Caped Crusader's classic ...

When director Robert Butler and producer William Dozier began casting the first major villain for the 1966 debut of Batman (which premiered 60 years ago in 1966 along with Family Affair, Star Trek and ...

Before superhero movies dominated theaters, Adam West’s Batman turned living rooms into thrill rides. Capes flapped, villains schemed, and every “Same Bat-time, same Bat-channel” felt electric.

ABC's "Batman" marked the first time many of the Caped Crusader's classic foes had been brought to life in live action — including the Riddler, whose role on the show was once thrown into question by ...