1 00:00:10,303 --> 00:00:12,847 We have already seen... 2 00:00:13,056 --> 00:00:16,142 ...chaos on the stock exchange. 3 00:00:17,018 --> 00:00:19,062 Extortion. 4 00:00:20,230 --> 00:00:23,483 This gentle minstrel is a threat? 5 00:00:25,860 --> 00:00:27,695 You bet. 6 00:00:30,156 --> 00:00:31,908 How to trace him? 7 00:00:33,493 --> 00:00:36,704 Perhaps by this ingenious bird. 8 00:00:38,581 --> 00:00:40,792 Affirmative. 9 00:00:42,335 --> 00:00:44,671 How to gain entry? 10 00:00:46,381 --> 00:00:48,258 But it's a trap. 11 00:00:48,925 --> 00:00:52,303 Batman prepares for another trap. 12 00:00:52,887 --> 00:00:55,223 Not a trap door. 13 00:00:57,308 --> 00:01:00,311 And a rotating spit. 14 00:01:00,770 --> 00:01:05,984 Rare, medium, well done? 15 00:01:06,985 --> 00:01:11,698 While a musical monster supplies his accompaniment. 16 00:01:13,324 --> 00:01:17,787 Can the Dynamic Duo survive this? 17 00:01:19,122 --> 00:01:23,126 Are they and their goose to be permanently cooked? 18 00:01:26,296 --> 00:01:28,298 Hang on and find out... 19 00:01:28,506 --> 00:01:32,093 ...in just one sizzling minute. 20 00:02:57,011 --> 00:03:00,598 Batman and Robin rotate and revolve 21 00:03:00,807 --> 00:03:02,475 As the heat mounts 22 00:03:02,684 --> 00:03:04,644 You'll lose all resolve 23 00:03:04,852 --> 00:03:08,106 In a few minutes, we will be prepared 24 00:03:08,523 --> 00:03:12,652 To leave you here cooking and exit this lair 25 00:03:13,444 --> 00:03:15,071 I've about had it, Batman. 26 00:03:15,279 --> 00:03:17,365 I know. Try to hang on, old chum. 27 00:03:19,492 --> 00:03:21,369 - What's that? -Sounded like an explosion. 28 00:03:21,577 --> 00:03:22,912 Well, let's find out. 29 00:03:28,835 --> 00:03:30,712 It's the Bat Bombs I planted. 30 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:33,464 It caused the distraction I needed. 31 00:03:42,014 --> 00:03:45,560 If we could just shake this turnspit pole and snap. 32 00:03:51,858 --> 00:03:53,693 Looks like we've been bombed, boss. 33 00:03:53,901 --> 00:03:57,989 Obviously a diversionary tactic, let's get back down to quarters. 34 00:04:02,243 --> 00:04:05,747 Our barbecue chef will be right back. Let's surprise him. 35 00:04:11,961 --> 00:04:14,464 Minstrel, they're gone. 36 00:04:15,256 --> 00:04:16,716 Now. 37 00:04:36,235 --> 00:04:38,446 Holy fireworks. 38 00:04:39,280 --> 00:04:40,865 Look. 39 00:04:42,575 --> 00:04:44,660 A wandering minstrel I 40 00:04:44,869 --> 00:04:47,747 And now's the time to wander 41 00:04:47,955 --> 00:04:50,374 To give me time to ponder 42 00:04:50,583 --> 00:04:53,085 For my men have gotten their lumps 43 00:04:53,294 --> 00:04:57,965 I don't indulge in fisticuffs or vulgar brawling 44 00:04:58,174 --> 00:05:00,927 I hear far places calling 45 00:05:01,135 --> 00:05:03,971 I'll come back when I hold all the trumps 46 00:05:04,180 --> 00:05:08,351 I'll come back when I hold all the trumps 47 00:05:09,227 --> 00:05:11,521 I have yet to admit defeat, Robin... 48 00:05:11,729 --> 00:05:16,108 ...but I do find him somewhat frustrating. -At least we've captured his headquarters. 49 00:05:16,317 --> 00:05:19,153 His headquarters, but certainly not his broadcasting studio... 50 00:05:19,362 --> 00:05:21,906 ...nor his henchmen, apparently. 51 00:05:24,075 --> 00:05:25,785 - Let's go after them. -No, Robin. 52 00:05:25,993 --> 00:05:28,996 Why bother with riffraff, it's the Minstrel we want. 53 00:05:29,205 --> 00:05:32,083 He may've taken some of the wind out of my sails... 54 00:05:32,291 --> 00:05:36,087 ...with that murderous barbecue-- Some... 55 00:05:39,215 --> 00:05:41,008 ...but not all. 56 00:05:42,635 --> 00:05:46,097 Hello, I'm Octavia. 57 00:05:47,932 --> 00:05:50,560 Your purse. 58 00:05:50,768 --> 00:05:53,604 I didn't mean that. I mean, I surrender. 59 00:05:53,813 --> 00:05:55,773 That's hardly necessary. 60 00:05:55,982 --> 00:05:59,318 Just from looking at you, I'm sure your presence here is innocent. 61 00:05:59,861 --> 00:06:01,779 Appearances are deceiving, Batman. 62 00:06:01,988 --> 00:06:04,323 Appearances, perhaps. 63 00:06:04,532 --> 00:06:06,450 Instinct, seldom. 64 00:06:06,784 --> 00:06:08,703 That's nice. 65 00:06:09,120 --> 00:06:10,997 You're nice. 66 00:06:11,289 --> 00:06:13,624 I think I might like it better being on your side. 67 00:06:13,833 --> 00:06:17,753 It's always a satisfactory feeling knowing you're on the side of right, Octavia. 68 00:06:19,505 --> 00:06:21,007 I wasn't talking about right. 69 00:06:23,175 --> 00:06:24,969 I know. 70 00:06:25,553 --> 00:06:28,848 - Are you taking me in? -Where? 71 00:06:29,557 --> 00:06:33,978 - Why? -Thank you, Batman. 72 00:06:34,520 --> 00:06:37,481 Perhaps some other time, some other place. 73 00:06:38,399 --> 00:06:40,109 I hope so. 74 00:06:42,153 --> 00:06:44,363 Then goodbye for now. 75 00:06:52,663 --> 00:06:54,749 You're letting her go? 76 00:06:55,458 --> 00:06:58,044 Well, I admit she's gorgeous, Batman, but... 77 00:06:58,252 --> 00:07:00,254 ...what did she have the others didn't? 78 00:07:00,463 --> 00:07:04,425 Well, Robin, for one thing, she has a tracking device which I... 79 00:07:04,634 --> 00:07:06,427 ...just placed in her handbag. 80 00:07:08,012 --> 00:07:10,556 But Batman found the heterodyning counter oscillator... 81 00:07:10,765 --> 00:07:12,433 ...that was planted by the Minstrel. 82 00:07:12,642 --> 00:07:16,020 We're not after bugs. We're after the Minstrel himself... 83 00:07:16,228 --> 00:07:19,690 ...and he walked out of the stock-exchange building as free as a bird. 84 00:07:19,899 --> 00:07:24,362 - What are you trying to say, Chief O'Hara? -We haven't heard from the Caped Crusader. 85 00:07:24,570 --> 00:07:27,281 And the Minstrel's been on the air with another warning. 86 00:07:27,490 --> 00:07:29,116 He also warned Batman. 87 00:07:29,325 --> 00:07:32,370 Or could it be some kind of a signal? 88 00:07:32,787 --> 00:07:35,915 Have you the temerity to imply that Batman... 89 00:07:36,123 --> 00:07:37,917 ...was working with the Minstrel? 90 00:07:38,125 --> 00:07:41,170 I don't want to imply it, but mother machree, commissioner... 91 00:07:41,379 --> 00:07:43,923 ...what do we really know about Batman and Robin? 92 00:07:44,131 --> 00:07:45,967 Two-- Two masked figures. 93 00:07:46,175 --> 00:07:48,177 Two voices on the telephone. 94 00:07:48,386 --> 00:07:51,055 Whence did they come? Whither do they go? 95 00:07:51,263 --> 00:07:53,349 Whence and whither be dashed, Chief O'Hara. 96 00:07:53,557 --> 00:07:56,185 Isn't it enough to know they're saviors of Gotham City? 97 00:07:56,352 --> 00:07:58,813 Ahh. And helped out from time to time... 98 00:07:59,021 --> 00:08:01,857 ...from a department of which I am the chief, may I add. 99 00:08:02,066 --> 00:08:04,068 You may not. 100 00:08:04,276 --> 00:08:06,988 As a matter of fact, I have a darn good mind to-- 101 00:08:13,202 --> 00:08:15,621 - Yes, Batman? -I would've called you sooner... 102 00:08:15,788 --> 00:08:18,165 ...but I have nothing tangible to report. 103 00:08:18,374 --> 00:08:19,834 I still don't. 104 00:08:20,042 --> 00:08:22,545 As a matter of fact, we were a little concerned. 105 00:08:22,920 --> 00:08:26,424 And rightly so, Minstrel is tricky and cunning. 106 00:08:26,632 --> 00:08:28,467 But I would like to assure you now... 107 00:08:28,676 --> 00:08:32,221 ...that Robin and I won't rest until he's safely behind bars for good. 108 00:08:32,430 --> 00:08:36,475 Would you pass that on to your stalwart co-fighter in crime, Chief O'Hara? 109 00:08:36,642 --> 00:08:38,978 Uh, yes, indeed, Batman. 110 00:08:48,738 --> 00:08:50,614 Now, Chief O'Hara. 111 00:08:50,823 --> 00:08:54,952 It's hard for a proud man like meself to... 112 00:08:55,369 --> 00:08:58,581 ...ask forgiveness and to admit mistakes... 113 00:08:58,789 --> 00:09:00,332 ...but Commissioner Gordon... 114 00:09:00,541 --> 00:09:04,003 ...I was foolish and wrong, and I'm sorry. 115 00:09:04,211 --> 00:09:09,383 Spoken like the upstanding gentleman and officer of the law that... 116 00:09:09,592 --> 00:09:15,514 ...all Gotham City has come to love and admire, Chief O'Hara. 117 00:09:16,891 --> 00:09:20,478 To defame the Dynamic Duo, even by implication... 118 00:09:20,686 --> 00:09:23,898 ...is both unjust and reprehensible. 119 00:09:24,106 --> 00:09:27,693 They are the guardian angels of this city. 120 00:09:27,902 --> 00:09:30,654 Those two masked figures... 121 00:09:30,863 --> 00:09:34,200 ...those two voices on the telephone. 122 00:09:37,036 --> 00:09:38,871 What do you think the boss is gonna do? 123 00:09:39,080 --> 00:09:40,664 I don't know. He's pretty angry. 124 00:09:40,873 --> 00:09:43,417 Yeah. He sure hates to lose. 125 00:09:51,300 --> 00:09:54,053 What happened? Didn't Batman take you to jail? 126 00:09:54,261 --> 00:09:56,472 No, of course not. 127 00:09:57,264 --> 00:09:59,600 As a matter of fact, he was very considerate. 128 00:10:00,476 --> 00:10:03,646 - Very nice. - I'm sure. 129 00:10:03,813 --> 00:10:06,982 Well, he was. He's quite a gentleman. 130 00:10:07,191 --> 00:10:09,110 - Think you've got it? -Pretty close. 131 00:10:09,318 --> 00:10:13,030 - Shall we send the Bat-drone Plane again? -That won't be necessary, Robin. 132 00:10:13,239 --> 00:10:16,867 Minstrel, you don't really have to be so drastic. 133 00:10:17,076 --> 00:10:20,121 Batman's reasonable, maybe you could make a deal with him. 134 00:10:20,329 --> 00:10:24,083 A deal? Me, make a deal with that paragon of propriety. 135 00:10:24,291 --> 00:10:27,253 That righteous reformer, that enemy of enterprise... 136 00:10:27,461 --> 00:10:28,796 ...that thorn in my flesh? 137 00:10:29,004 --> 00:10:30,381 Never. 138 00:10:30,589 --> 00:10:32,883 Anyhow, he wouldn't do it. 139 00:10:34,844 --> 00:10:37,346 What gave you that idea anyhow? 140 00:10:37,555 --> 00:10:40,850 You must've had a very cozy little chat with Batman... 141 00:10:41,058 --> 00:10:43,894 ...or should I say, warm, intimate. 142 00:10:44,103 --> 00:10:47,189 He was a perfect gentleman, I tell you. 143 00:10:47,773 --> 00:10:50,109 I see what you meant when you said she was special. 144 00:10:58,576 --> 00:10:59,952 What did you say? 145 00:11:00,786 --> 00:11:04,331 I said he was a perfect gentleman. 146 00:11:04,498 --> 00:11:06,125 Ha! 147 00:11:11,297 --> 00:11:13,382 That's what the perfect gentleman was doing... 148 00:11:13,591 --> 00:11:16,010 ...when he was being so considerate... 149 00:11:16,218 --> 00:11:19,513 - ...bugging your purse. -Why, that spy. 150 00:11:19,722 --> 00:11:21,390 That spy fink. 151 00:11:21,599 --> 00:11:23,726 That does it. Listen to me, Batman. 152 00:11:23,934 --> 00:11:26,270 We go to plan High C. 153 00:11:26,478 --> 00:11:28,856 Oh no, boss. Not plan High C. 154 00:11:29,064 --> 00:11:30,524 What if it gets out of control? 155 00:11:30,733 --> 00:11:32,818 Yeah. It could bring the whole world down. 156 00:11:33,485 --> 00:11:36,113 The world? Holy cosmos. 157 00:11:36,322 --> 00:11:38,324 That's a big order, Robin. 158 00:11:38,532 --> 00:11:41,702 Who cares? So what? It's their world. 159 00:11:41,911 --> 00:11:43,579 Here me again, Batman. 160 00:11:43,787 --> 00:11:46,081 You thought you were being so very clever... 161 00:11:46,290 --> 00:11:49,710 ...bugging the lady's purse to track down the location of this studio. 162 00:11:49,919 --> 00:11:51,712 Well, better than finding my studio... 163 00:11:51,921 --> 00:11:55,549 ...I suggest you might want details of my plan, High C. 164 00:11:55,758 --> 00:11:59,178 Join your broker friends in the conference room of the stock exchange... 165 00:11:59,386 --> 00:12:01,680 ...in exactly 30 minutes, and I wouldn't be late. 166 00:12:01,889 --> 00:12:04,934 Have Commissioner Gordon, Chief O'Hara and Mr. Cortland too. 167 00:12:05,142 --> 00:12:09,855 I'm sure they'll find it most interesting. Over and out. 168 00:12:11,899 --> 00:12:14,360 I'm sorry to bother you, sir. It's Mrs. Cooper. 169 00:12:14,568 --> 00:12:17,196 She was quite concerned when you were away last night. 170 00:12:17,404 --> 00:12:20,449 I trust you supplied her with a plausible excuse, Alfred. 171 00:12:20,658 --> 00:12:22,076 I did my best, sir. 172 00:12:22,284 --> 00:12:25,287 But could you tell me, perhaps, when you will be home? 173 00:12:25,496 --> 00:12:28,123 We have a brief stop first, we're trying to prevent-- 174 00:12:28,332 --> 00:12:30,417 The end of the world. 175 00:12:32,586 --> 00:12:34,588 End of the world? 176 00:12:55,442 --> 00:12:57,278 - Is it time yet? -Close. 177 00:12:57,486 --> 00:12:59,196 One minute, 45 seconds. 178 00:12:59,405 --> 00:13:01,282 What do you think he'll do, Batman? 179 00:13:01,490 --> 00:13:02,825 I wish I could guess. 180 00:13:03,033 --> 00:13:05,577 Maybe we should've gone along with him from the first. 181 00:13:05,786 --> 00:13:07,913 You mean give into blackmail? That's ruin. 182 00:13:08,122 --> 00:13:10,874 - What is it if we don't? -You suppose he's bluffing? 183 00:13:11,083 --> 00:13:12,293 I wouldn't count on it. 184 00:13:13,752 --> 00:13:15,838 - What's that? -What's what? 185 00:13:16,046 --> 00:13:17,965 I don't know, but look. 186 00:13:23,220 --> 00:13:25,264 And the chandelier. 187 00:13:28,976 --> 00:13:31,061 The whole room be going. 188 00:13:31,478 --> 00:13:33,314 It's an earthquake. 189 00:13:38,986 --> 00:13:40,487 What's happening, Batman? 190 00:13:40,904 --> 00:13:42,906 Nothing's shaking. It's not an earthquake. 191 00:13:43,115 --> 00:13:45,034 It's the Minstrel. 192 00:13:47,494 --> 00:13:49,413 - It stopped. -What--? 193 00:13:49,621 --> 00:13:52,041 How could it have happened, Batman? How did he do it? 194 00:13:52,249 --> 00:13:54,043 I don't know how he did it. 195 00:13:54,251 --> 00:13:55,878 I do know what he did. 196 00:13:56,086 --> 00:13:58,839 He must've determined the frequency of this building... 197 00:13:59,048 --> 00:14:01,967 ...using the ventilating shafts as resonant chambers... 198 00:14:02,176 --> 00:14:04,887 ...he generated a corresponding frequency. 199 00:14:05,095 --> 00:14:08,474 I see. The same way a singer can shatter a crystal glass... 200 00:14:08,682 --> 00:14:10,559 ...by hitting its resonant note, right? 201 00:14:10,768 --> 00:14:14,521 Right. Precisely, Robin. It's called "sympathetic vibration." 202 00:14:14,730 --> 00:14:17,024 Of course, that would be a high note. 203 00:14:17,232 --> 00:14:19,985 His must've been subsonic. 204 00:14:20,194 --> 00:14:23,947 Impossible for the human ear to detect. Too low. 205 00:14:24,156 --> 00:14:27,576 Then if he hadn't stopped, the building would've shaken itself apart. 206 00:14:27,785 --> 00:14:29,203 - Right. -That means he could-- 207 00:14:29,411 --> 00:14:31,288 Batman, everybody. 208 00:14:31,497 --> 00:14:32,956 He's on the air. 209 00:14:34,958 --> 00:14:37,169 Well, gentlemen, how did you like the sample? 210 00:14:38,837 --> 00:14:42,883 - And now, this message. - He's so suave. 211 00:14:43,342 --> 00:14:45,928 I am the Minstrel And a mastermind 212 00:14:46,136 --> 00:14:48,347 I'm a modern genius crook 213 00:14:48,555 --> 00:14:51,308 In electronics, I cannot be surpassed 214 00:14:51,517 --> 00:14:54,103 And that's why your building shook 215 00:14:54,311 --> 00:14:55,854 To my terms you must agree 216 00:14:56,063 --> 00:14:59,149 Or vibration, consternation, desolation 217 00:14:59,358 --> 00:15:01,193 Throughout the nation 218 00:15:01,402 --> 00:15:05,948 Accept my terms or there will be Irreversible calamity 219 00:15:06,156 --> 00:15:09,618 You have until nightfall To prevent a frightful downfall 220 00:15:11,286 --> 00:15:12,496 Here are the terms. 221 00:15:12,663 --> 00:15:13,956 One: 222 00:15:14,123 --> 00:15:16,708 The certified checks made out as you were instructed... 223 00:15:16,917 --> 00:15:19,002 ...will be turned over to Commissioner Gordon. 224 00:15:19,336 --> 00:15:22,423 Two: Commissioner Gordon will deliver them to my men... 225 00:15:22,631 --> 00:15:24,049 ...when I so request. 226 00:15:24,258 --> 00:15:27,261 Three: Announcement of your agreement to this... 227 00:15:27,469 --> 00:15:29,972 ...will be made on this channel at 6 o'clock sharp... 228 00:15:30,180 --> 00:15:32,891 ...or the stock exchange becomes a pile of rubble. 229 00:15:33,475 --> 00:15:36,145 And there is nothing Batman can do to stop it. 230 00:15:36,353 --> 00:15:39,690 Remember, 6 o'clock sharp. 231 00:15:42,276 --> 00:15:43,986 - We've got to do it. -We can't do it. 232 00:15:44,194 --> 00:15:45,529 Are you mad? He means it. 233 00:15:45,696 --> 00:15:47,656 Yes, but a quarter million dollars a week? 234 00:15:47,823 --> 00:15:52,661 - Is there any alternative, Batman? -There just may be, commissioner. 235 00:15:52,870 --> 00:15:55,456 It's not true, gentlemen, that your building... 236 00:15:55,664 --> 00:15:58,000 ...will inevitably be disintegrated. 237 00:15:58,625 --> 00:16:02,379 For no matter what exotic and brilliant devices... 238 00:16:02,588 --> 00:16:07,259 ...the Minstrel's installed, he cannot operate without power. 239 00:16:07,468 --> 00:16:09,470 Holy kilowatts, of course. 240 00:16:09,678 --> 00:16:11,805 - Cut off the power. -How simple. 241 00:16:12,014 --> 00:16:15,142 Not so simple, to locate all the circuits in this building... 242 00:16:15,350 --> 00:16:19,438 ...and connect them to one master switch in the allotted time. 243 00:16:19,813 --> 00:16:21,231 But it can be done. 244 00:16:21,440 --> 00:16:25,486 Then at the first sign of vibration, you just throw the switch? Marvelous. 245 00:16:25,694 --> 00:16:28,280 What if he does something else? We can't risk it. 246 00:16:28,489 --> 00:16:30,824 If you knuckle under to this extortionist now... 247 00:16:31,033 --> 00:16:33,619 ...do you think he'll stop at a quarter million a week? 248 00:16:33,827 --> 00:16:36,038 - He may demand anything. -That's it, Robin. 249 00:16:36,246 --> 00:16:38,373 Gentlemen, even at the risk of seeing... 250 00:16:38,582 --> 00:16:41,627 ...this entire neighborhood collapse under your feet... 251 00:16:41,835 --> 00:16:45,839 ...would you spend the rest of your lives in the shadow... 252 00:16:46,048 --> 00:16:50,677 ...living in subservience to this rascally ruthless tyrant? 253 00:16:50,886 --> 00:16:52,471 Go ahead, Batman... 254 00:16:52,679 --> 00:16:54,097 ...we'll stand fast. 255 00:16:54,306 --> 00:16:58,227 Good. I'll need your building engineer and your entire electrical crew. 256 00:16:58,435 --> 00:16:59,978 You have them, Batman. 257 00:17:00,979 --> 00:17:04,024 We'll assemble here before 6 o'clock, with our board of governors. 258 00:17:52,489 --> 00:17:54,449 More here than I expected. 259 00:17:54,658 --> 00:17:56,577 Blind faith in the Batman, I guess. 260 00:17:56,785 --> 00:17:59,204 Well, the way I see it, if Batman can't help us... 261 00:17:59,413 --> 00:18:02,291 ...there's no hope anyhow. Oh. Oh, there he is now. 262 00:18:05,794 --> 00:18:07,296 - Everything's set. -I think so. 263 00:18:07,462 --> 00:18:08,922 - That the open line? -That's it. 264 00:18:09,089 --> 00:18:11,550 Good. This is Batman. Are the switches ready? 265 00:18:12,426 --> 00:18:15,846 - Ready, Batman. -Good. Standby. 266 00:18:16,054 --> 00:18:17,848 - We made it. -And in the nick of time. 267 00:18:18,056 --> 00:18:19,641 Light the candles. 268 00:18:24,104 --> 00:18:26,773 - Do you think he might change his mind? -No chance. 269 00:18:26,982 --> 00:18:28,525 Time. 270 00:18:30,193 --> 00:18:32,321 - Throw the switches. -Right. 271 00:18:37,576 --> 00:18:40,746 Wait. What's that? Look at the chandelier. 272 00:19:00,557 --> 00:19:02,601 - Turn it off. -I can't. He's broadcasting. 273 00:19:02,809 --> 00:19:04,728 Here he is. 274 00:19:05,312 --> 00:19:07,314 Do I have you attention? 275 00:19:07,522 --> 00:19:11,193 Batman, your world will tumble down, Just wait and see 276 00:19:11,610 --> 00:19:14,738 Your city will disintegrate, It matters not to me 277 00:19:14,946 --> 00:19:18,867 Batman's and Robin's strength Will not avail no matter what they do 278 00:19:19,076 --> 00:19:20,619 They're bound to fail 279 00:19:20,994 --> 00:19:23,246 They can't evade my sonic beam 280 00:19:23,455 --> 00:19:25,540 And they'll become a vapor trail 281 00:19:25,749 --> 00:19:29,628 Which should be evident to the most obtuse by now, I think. 282 00:19:29,836 --> 00:19:32,339 However, there's still time to change your minds... 283 00:19:32,547 --> 00:19:33,882 ...though not much. 284 00:19:34,091 --> 00:19:38,220 If you wish my protection, simply say so, I'll get the word. 285 00:19:38,428 --> 00:19:42,140 But I'm warning you, do not delay. 286 00:19:43,850 --> 00:19:46,061 - He's got us. -Batman has obviously failed. 287 00:19:46,269 --> 00:19:48,480 - We've got to do it. -All right. We give up. 288 00:19:48,689 --> 00:19:50,857 You've got a deal, Minstrel. 289 00:19:51,858 --> 00:19:54,069 Well, at least we're still alive... 290 00:19:54,277 --> 00:19:56,071 ...in spite of this devious devil. 291 00:19:56,279 --> 00:19:59,741 But for what? To knuckle under to the scoundrel all our lives? 292 00:19:59,950 --> 00:20:02,119 Fortunately, that won't be necessary. 293 00:20:02,327 --> 00:20:04,162 - What? -That is correct. 294 00:20:04,371 --> 00:20:06,873 For, as it happens, gentlemen... 295 00:20:07,082 --> 00:20:10,377 ...we have located Minstrel. 296 00:20:10,585 --> 00:20:12,963 - Just a minute. -That's the Minstrel? 297 00:20:13,171 --> 00:20:14,965 That nice looking young man? 298 00:20:15,173 --> 00:20:18,593 But how can he be here in this room and on TV at the same time? 299 00:20:18,802 --> 00:20:21,138 - It was a prerecording. -This is ridiculous. 300 00:20:21,304 --> 00:20:23,306 - We knew he'd be here. -To signal a cutoff. 301 00:20:23,515 --> 00:20:25,684 Why destroy a 10 million dollar building... 302 00:20:25,892 --> 00:20:27,894 ...belonging to people he wanted money from? 303 00:20:28,103 --> 00:20:30,188 We went through with it so he would suspect-- 304 00:20:30,397 --> 00:20:32,733 But I'm not the Minstrel. 305 00:20:33,900 --> 00:20:36,069 All right, Batman. You asked for it. 306 00:20:36,278 --> 00:20:38,113 Bass, Treble. All the rest of you. 307 00:21:46,890 --> 00:21:49,267 It won't work, Minstrel. 308 00:21:49,476 --> 00:21:52,270 We're wearing our Particle Bat Accelerator units. 309 00:21:52,479 --> 00:21:55,524 To create an anti-charge and deflect your static bolts. 310 00:21:55,732 --> 00:21:57,734 So there's no way out, Minstrel. 311 00:21:57,943 --> 00:22:00,195 All right, Chief O'Hara. You can take him away. 312 00:22:02,447 --> 00:22:05,784 And this time, Minstrel, no song, please. 313 00:22:05,992 --> 00:22:09,579 I don't think you'd be doing any singing in public for a long, long time. 314 00:22:09,788 --> 00:22:11,373 Come along, you. 315 00:22:28,515 --> 00:22:30,684 Good evening. Late this evening... 316 00:22:30,892 --> 00:22:32,769 ...that melodic master of crime... 317 00:22:32,978 --> 00:22:37,232 ...who, earlier, came within a tremble of subjugating all of Gotham City... 318 00:22:37,440 --> 00:22:40,151 ...is now on his way to the city jail... 319 00:22:40,360 --> 00:22:42,988 ...thanks, once again, to our savior Batman. 320 00:22:43,530 --> 00:22:47,492 You may be interested to know that bail has been denied. 321 00:22:48,034 --> 00:22:50,495 However, before he is incarcerated... 322 00:22:50,704 --> 00:22:54,624 ...we have been granted this exclusive interview. 323 00:22:54,833 --> 00:22:56,543 Oh, look. 324 00:22:56,751 --> 00:22:59,504 They've arrested that charming man. 325 00:22:59,713 --> 00:23:00,922 REPORTER". Tell me, Minstrel Man. 326 00:23:01,631 --> 00:23:06,094 Due to the fact that you have been defeated by the Dynamic Duo... 327 00:23:06,303 --> 00:23:07,971 ...despite your electronic genius... 328 00:23:08,179 --> 00:23:10,599 ...do you have any plans in your future for crime? 329 00:23:10,807 --> 00:23:12,976 Why, yes. As a matter of fact, I have. 330 00:23:13,184 --> 00:23:16,730 Wait till the jail break Batman 331 00:23:16,938 --> 00:23:20,108 You've not seen the last of me 332 00:23:20,317 --> 00:23:23,862 I'll clobber you and Robin 333 00:23:24,070 --> 00:23:27,449 Wait and see 334 00:23:27,657 --> 00:23:31,161 You'll vibrate both together 335 00:23:31,369 --> 00:23:34,456 I'll shake off your heads 336 00:23:34,664 --> 00:23:38,627 Oh, just you wait Till the jail break Batman 337 00:23:38,835 --> 00:23:41,588 You'll be dead 338 00:23:41,963 --> 00:23:44,466 Uh... Thank you very much, Mr. Minstrel Man. 339 00:23:44,674 --> 00:23:47,844 And ladies and gentlemen, that concludes our program for tonight. 340 00:23:48,053 --> 00:23:50,055 Take him out. Now. 341 00:23:53,266 --> 00:23:57,103 Surely a man with such a voice can't be all bad. 342 00:23:57,729 --> 00:24:02,025 Perhaps he can learn to make an honest living when he comes out of prison. 343 00:24:02,233 --> 00:24:05,403 If only someone would help. 344 00:24:05,612 --> 00:24:08,907 Commissioner Gordon is a friend of yours, isn't he? 345 00:24:09,115 --> 00:24:11,493 Why, yes, he is, Aunt Harriet. In a way. 346 00:24:11,701 --> 00:24:15,580 And even though Minstrel might sneer at such a suggestion... 347 00:24:15,747 --> 00:24:17,415 ...I will bring it to his attention. 348 00:24:17,582 --> 00:24:19,918 Who knows? It just might work.