This performance set the standard for the character, earning Gorshin an Emmy nomination—the only one the series ever received for acting.
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.
Frank Gorshin as The Riddler; Jill St. John as Molly. Batman (1966) 1x2
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
Riddler’s ultimate goal is to steal the "Mammoth Floodlight" from the Gotham City World’s Pavilion. He uses a mole, Molly (Jill St. John), disguised as Robin to infiltrate the Batmobile and gain access to the Batcave. This performance set the standard for the character,
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.
This episode features the very first "Bat-climb," the iconic sequence where the Duo scales a building using the Bat-rope. John as Molly
The second episode of the 1966 Batman television series, titled originally aired on January 13, 1966. It serves as the conclusion to the series' premiere two-part story arc, following the cliffhanger established in "Hi Diddle Riddle." Episode Summary