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John Astin is better known for his role in “The Addams Family” where he played the character “Gomez Addams”. Like Batman the show was broadcasted on the ABC Network and lasted from 1964 until 1966.
Jan 11, 2023 · Comedy genius Frank Gorshin played the role of the Riddler in five episodes and in the 1966 film, always cackling with overcaffeinated joy.
Frank Gorshin was a comedy legend, but his demands on the 1966 Batman series paved the way for John Astin to replace him as the Riddler.
He also played the Riddler in the second season of Batman ( Frank Gorshin returned for the third and final season.) [ 7] Astin played submarine commander Matthew Sherman on the 1970s television series Operation Petticoat.
John Astin's portrayal introduced the Riddler's trademark question mark shaped cane. John Astin is best known for playing Gomez Addams in The Addams Family. He was the third cast member to appear on Batman.
John Astin portrayed the Riddler in the A Riddling Controversy / Batman's Anniversary episodes of Batman. This occurred when failed contract negotiations prevented the character's usual performer Frank Gorshin from returning in season two.
This, and Batman's Anniversary, marked John Astin's only appearances as The Riddler. Ironically although the Riddler's trademark tool of crime is a Question mark cane , it was John Astin -not Frank Gorshin -version of Riddler-who appeared with this symbol of crime in the 1960's series!
John Astin took over and appeared as the Riddler for the one and only season two storyline. Frank had always said that he was not available at the times asked to film due to prior commitments.
9. John Astin. When Frank Gorshin's request for a pay rise following the successful first season of the 1966 TV series Batman was denied, he didn't immediately return for the second and, as a ...
Batman : As a duly deputised peace officer I order you to drop that sack and give yourself up. Riddler : Impossible! Fifteen feet of lethal quicksand! Across : They sure don't look defunct to me, Riddler! Down : Or demised, departed and dead.
