1 00:00:12,472 --> 00:00:18,102 NARRATOR". A calm afternoon on the floor of the Gotham City Stock Exchange. 2 00:00:18,478 --> 00:00:20,897 And in boardrooms throughout the country. 3 00:00:22,315 --> 00:00:23,566 But what's this? 4 00:00:23,775 --> 00:00:26,611 This can't be happening. I'm wiped out. 5 00:00:26,819 --> 00:00:28,363 I made a fortune today. 6 00:00:28,571 --> 00:00:32,700 My only problem now is whether to buy amalgamated or consolidated. 7 00:00:32,909 --> 00:00:35,411 Cortland, you're the president of the exchange, what do you make of this? 8 00:00:35,620 --> 00:00:39,332 I don't know. I've never seen anything like it before. 9 00:00:54,681 --> 00:00:59,644 And while it's true the stock exchange has had some wild days in the past... 10 00:00:59,978 --> 00:01:05,233 ...never in its history has there been anything comparable to this day. 11 00:01:05,441 --> 00:01:10,071 It began shortly after 2:00. At that time... 12 00:01:12,031 --> 00:01:13,658 Good afternoon, my friends. 13 00:01:17,245 --> 00:01:18,496 Where did he come from? 14 00:01:18,997 --> 00:01:20,665 Who is that? 15 00:01:21,207 --> 00:01:26,129 A helpful Minstrel I When I see folks in trouble 16 00:01:26,462 --> 00:01:28,548 Then I come on the double 17 00:01:29,007 --> 00:01:31,843 With counsel both soothing and wise 18 00:01:32,051 --> 00:01:35,430 With counsel both soothing and wise 19 00:01:36,014 --> 00:01:40,476 Ooh. Isn't he attractive? So gentlemanly. 20 00:01:40,893 --> 00:01:43,521 For fair remuneration 21 00:01:43,730 --> 00:01:47,275 I'll wipe the tears from your eyes 22 00:01:47,483 --> 00:01:52,280 I'll wipe the tears from your eyes 23 00:01:52,697 --> 00:01:55,199 - Is he talking to us? -Apparently. 24 00:01:55,617 --> 00:01:59,037 This message is for members of the Gotham City Stock Exchange. 25 00:01:59,245 --> 00:02:01,789 Gentlemen, salvation is available. 26 00:02:02,248 --> 00:02:05,126 The Minstrel's Friendly Stock Brokers Protective Association... 27 00:02:05,335 --> 00:02:09,505 ...would guarantee you immunity from a repetition of today's calamity. 28 00:02:09,964 --> 00:02:11,507 How thoughtful. 29 00:02:11,716 --> 00:02:17,013 I'm sure you'll agree the fee is reasonable for the protection provided. 30 00:02:18,056 --> 00:02:21,309 $1000 per week per stock exchange member. 31 00:02:21,643 --> 00:02:22,769 That's blackmail. 32 00:02:22,977 --> 00:02:25,897 Make your checks payable to account number 007... 33 00:02:26,105 --> 00:02:30,652 ...and airmail them each week to the Broccoli Bank in Geneva, Switzerland. 34 00:02:30,860 --> 00:02:35,615 I'll expect notice of your agreement to this in tomorrow's Gotham City Times. 35 00:02:35,823 --> 00:02:40,828 Let me emphasize that 100 percent participation is essential. 36 00:02:41,079 --> 00:02:44,666 - That's a quarter of a million dollars. -We'll fight him. Call a TV station. 37 00:02:44,874 --> 00:02:47,835 TV station, nonsense. I'm calling Commissioner Gordon. 38 00:02:51,464 --> 00:02:54,008 What are you gonna do, commissioner? 39 00:02:54,634 --> 00:02:56,969 There's only one thing we can do. 40 00:03:01,057 --> 00:03:03,059 Commissioner Gordon. 41 00:03:04,227 --> 00:03:06,312 Yes, indeed. 42 00:03:07,105 --> 00:03:09,691 I have the same thought. 43 00:03:10,233 --> 00:03:12,819 But who was that? 44 00:03:13,111 --> 00:03:18,116 That was Mr. Brook Cortland. President of the Gotham City Stock Exchange. 45 00:03:33,756 --> 00:03:36,551 I shall alert him to your call, sir. 46 00:03:37,719 --> 00:03:40,221 -It's the-- -I suspected. 47 00:03:41,055 --> 00:03:46,018 We were watching, Commissioner Gordon. We'll be right there. To the Batpoles. 48 00:04:55,129 --> 00:04:58,007 Atomic batteries to power. Turbines to speed. 49 00:04:58,216 --> 00:04:59,509 Ready to move out. 50 00:05:34,502 --> 00:05:38,089 A minstrel who is also an electronic genius. 51 00:05:38,297 --> 00:05:41,175 - What a strange combination. -Not at all, commissioner. 52 00:05:41,384 --> 00:05:44,762 Music and electronic energy are both transmitted by waves. 53 00:05:44,971 --> 00:05:47,932 Which obey almost identical laws of nature. 54 00:05:48,140 --> 00:05:52,854 A logical pursuit for a musician with a twisted criminal mind. 55 00:05:53,062 --> 00:05:56,107 Of course, Batman, you are right. I wouldn't have thought of that. 56 00:05:56,315 --> 00:05:57,358 Commissioner. 57 00:05:57,567 --> 00:06:00,278 - Oh, Mr. Cortland. - Commissioner. 58 00:06:00,486 --> 00:06:03,906 Batman, this is Mr. Cortland. President of the Gotham City Stock Exchange. 59 00:06:04,115 --> 00:06:05,157 Glad to know you. 60 00:06:05,366 --> 00:06:08,911 I think we have a mutual friend, that upstanding philanthropist Bruce Wayne. 61 00:06:09,370 --> 00:06:11,247 Yes, I've heard him mention your name. 62 00:06:11,539 --> 00:06:13,249 And of course, Robin, the Boy Wonder. 63 00:06:13,457 --> 00:06:14,834 - How do you do? -How do you do? 64 00:06:15,042 --> 00:06:16,711 What happened here this afternoon? 65 00:06:16,919 --> 00:06:20,423 The quotations going out over the Trans-Lux went completely wild. 66 00:06:20,631 --> 00:06:23,968 Some high, some low, but none right. 67 00:06:24,176 --> 00:06:29,056 Orders started pouring in at the false prices and it was, well, it was just a disaster. 68 00:06:30,141 --> 00:06:32,935 Do all the quotations go out over a single transmitter? 69 00:06:33,144 --> 00:06:35,938 - Yes. - Hm. We better check that installation. 70 00:06:36,272 --> 00:06:38,399 Who is this Minstrel? Where did he come from? 71 00:06:38,608 --> 00:06:40,151 How did he get on the TV program? 72 00:06:40,359 --> 00:06:42,820 The station has no explanation at all. 73 00:06:43,029 --> 00:06:45,990 Apparently, he simply overrode the signal from the studio... 74 00:06:46,198 --> 00:06:48,159 ...to the transmitter with a stronger one. 75 00:06:48,367 --> 00:06:51,245 I don't know anything about this man but I intend to know more about him... 76 00:06:51,454 --> 00:06:52,580 ...before we're through. 77 00:06:52,788 --> 00:06:55,958 Would you show us the transmission room in the exchange building? 78 00:06:56,250 --> 00:07:00,338 Of course. Could your secretary place a call for me, commissioner? 79 00:07:00,838 --> 00:07:01,881 Bonnie. 80 00:07:21,734 --> 00:07:24,236 My name is Putnam, Batman. Something I can do for you? 81 00:07:24,445 --> 00:07:27,615 - And my name is Cortland. -Sorry, Mr. Cortland. I didn't see you. 82 00:07:27,823 --> 00:07:30,910 - Go right ahead, Batman. -The transmitter seems perfectly in order. 83 00:07:31,118 --> 00:07:34,997 -It's been constant since we had to shut down. -Did technicians check the coding circuits? 84 00:07:35,206 --> 00:07:36,666 - At all levels? -Yes. 85 00:07:36,874 --> 00:07:39,794 However, I'd like to see them for ourselves. 86 00:07:40,002 --> 00:07:42,838 By all means. This way. 87 00:07:44,548 --> 00:07:47,134 The circuits are in here. 88 00:07:49,303 --> 00:07:51,973 Holy transistor's bill. What an installation. 89 00:07:52,473 --> 00:07:55,351 Have you seen anything suspicious, Batman? 90 00:07:55,559 --> 00:07:56,602 - Hey, look-- No, Robin. 91 00:07:56,811 --> 00:08:00,189 Everything seems to be perfectly in order. 92 00:08:00,398 --> 00:08:02,066 No signs of tampering. 93 00:08:02,274 --> 00:08:04,652 I told you he wouldn't catch it, Octavia. 94 00:08:04,860 --> 00:08:06,862 I guess we 'll just have to keep looking. 95 00:08:07,071 --> 00:08:08,114 Right, Batman? 96 00:08:08,322 --> 00:08:10,741 Yes, Robin. We'll just have to keep looking. 97 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:13,494 He does have a warm, attractive voice, doesn't he? 98 00:08:13,703 --> 00:08:17,248 So what? He's still a second-rate genius. 99 00:08:17,456 --> 00:08:19,583 You're just like all the women, Octavia. 100 00:08:19,792 --> 00:08:22,920 Taken in by his phony mystique and his-- 101 00:08:23,129 --> 00:08:25,840 His warm, attractive voice. 102 00:08:26,048 --> 00:08:27,967 Don't complain. 103 00:08:28,175 --> 00:08:31,262 I'm pretty taken in by your warm, attractive voice too, you know. 104 00:08:31,470 --> 00:08:35,141 Ohh, well, that's better. Ha-ha-ha. 105 00:08:37,268 --> 00:08:38,561 Thank you, Mr. Putnam. 106 00:08:38,769 --> 00:08:41,188 You can return to your duties. 107 00:08:42,523 --> 00:08:45,901 Some of the circuits definitely have been tampered with, gentlemen. 108 00:08:46,110 --> 00:08:50,322 And I wouldn't be surprised if he planted a microphone in the installation too. 109 00:08:50,531 --> 00:08:52,825 So he could listen in on anybody checking it. 110 00:08:53,200 --> 00:08:55,202 How devious and brilliant. 111 00:08:55,411 --> 00:08:56,454 Exactly. 112 00:08:56,662 --> 00:09:00,041 This Minstrel could present one of the most deadly threats... 113 00:09:00,249 --> 00:09:02,126 ...we've ever had to deal with. 114 00:09:02,376 --> 00:09:03,753 The devil you say. 115 00:09:03,961 --> 00:09:05,921 How do you wish to proceed, Batman? 116 00:09:06,172 --> 00:09:07,757 That depends on how he proceeds. 117 00:09:07,965 --> 00:09:10,593 If he thinks no one is wise to him, he may be back. 118 00:09:11,093 --> 00:09:12,595 And we'll be waiting for him. 119 00:09:12,803 --> 00:09:15,014 Just tell me how many men you'll need, Batman. 120 00:09:15,222 --> 00:09:19,810 None. The slightest suspicion that it's a trap could scare him off. 121 00:09:20,144 --> 00:09:23,814 Sure, and it could at that. Oh, that stick in the head, that is. 122 00:09:24,023 --> 00:09:26,192 As always, we'll play it however you wish... 123 00:09:26,400 --> 00:09:28,819 ...but we can't help being concerned about you. 124 00:09:29,153 --> 00:09:32,573 - Commissioner Gordon, after Penguin... -And Archer. 125 00:09:32,782 --> 00:09:35,034 -...Clock King... -And King Tut and Catwoman. 126 00:09:35,242 --> 00:09:38,537 ...and all our other artful adversaries... 127 00:09:38,746 --> 00:09:43,584 ...I don't think we'll have too much of a problem with this Minstrel. 128 00:09:54,345 --> 00:09:56,806 - Dinner time, sir. -Ah. 129 00:09:57,098 --> 00:10:00,017 A peanut butter and watercress sandwich and a glass of milk... 130 00:10:00,226 --> 00:10:02,645 ...would have been sufficient, Alfred. -I know, sir. 131 00:10:02,853 --> 00:10:05,606 But I can't help worrying about the two of you occasionally. 132 00:10:05,815 --> 00:10:08,192 The long hours, the meals you often miss. 133 00:10:08,400 --> 00:10:13,489 I hate to see this dual life you're both leading taking its toll. 134 00:10:13,697 --> 00:10:16,450 Robin and I still have a few good years left. 135 00:10:16,659 --> 00:10:20,204 However, I do appreciate your concern. 136 00:10:21,163 --> 00:10:22,623 We'll dine in a moment, Alfred. 137 00:10:22,832 --> 00:10:25,709 But first, I'd like to get the kinks out of this bug. 138 00:10:25,918 --> 00:10:28,045 Kinks out of the bug, sir? 139 00:10:28,254 --> 00:10:32,383 It's a bugging device with which we hope to trap our latest adversary, Alfred. 140 00:10:32,550 --> 00:10:36,178 Oh. Would that be the Minstrel, sir? 141 00:10:36,387 --> 00:10:38,430 Yes, it is indeed, Alfred. 142 00:10:38,639 --> 00:10:39,932 You've heard of him, then? 143 00:10:40,141 --> 00:10:42,184 Oh, Gotham City's heard of him, sir. 144 00:10:42,393 --> 00:10:44,478 He seems to have most of the women swooning... 145 00:10:44,687 --> 00:10:47,148 ...over his so-called gentlemanly charm. 146 00:10:47,356 --> 00:10:49,316 And most of the men in a state of panic. 147 00:10:49,525 --> 00:10:53,070 Including, if I maybe allowed the personal reference, myself. 148 00:10:53,571 --> 00:10:55,781 - You, Alfred? -In panic? 149 00:10:56,282 --> 00:10:59,368 Well, I have managed to save a tidy little sum on the side... 150 00:10:59,577 --> 00:11:02,955 ...and made what I hope are some wise investments on the stock market. 151 00:11:03,205 --> 00:11:05,666 You too, Alfred, wiped out by the Minstrel? 152 00:11:06,417 --> 00:11:08,544 No. Not exactly wiped out, Master Robin. 153 00:11:08,752 --> 00:11:13,048 I did manage to go down to the stock exchange this morning while you two were in town... 154 00:11:13,257 --> 00:11:15,801 ...and it certainly is chaos. 155 00:11:16,260 --> 00:11:17,469 Yes. 156 00:11:17,678 --> 00:11:18,846 Chaos. 157 00:11:19,054 --> 00:11:21,807 Whatever do you suppose the rascal's up to, sir? 158 00:11:22,016 --> 00:11:25,769 What he told all of Gotham City via his TV jamming device... 159 00:11:25,978 --> 00:11:28,063 ...blackmail or calamity... 160 00:11:28,272 --> 00:11:31,192 ...but we intend to prevent both. 161 00:11:31,525 --> 00:11:35,070 And how do you intend to trap the culprit? 162 00:11:35,279 --> 00:11:37,323 If I may be so inquisitive, sir. 163 00:11:37,531 --> 00:11:39,700 I suspect he planted a microphone... 164 00:11:39,909 --> 00:11:43,329 ...in the transmissions room of the stock exchange building. 165 00:11:43,537 --> 00:11:47,166 And tonight, he'll be back to check on it. So we fight fire with fire. 166 00:11:47,374 --> 00:11:51,921 We plant a microphone and we check on it. 167 00:11:52,129 --> 00:11:53,756 There's one thing that worries me. 168 00:11:53,964 --> 00:11:56,634 Getting back into that building without being noticed. 169 00:11:57,259 --> 00:12:00,304 I'm sure that can be handled. 170 00:12:05,100 --> 00:12:06,810 - Yes, Batman. - Commissioner. 171 00:12:07,019 --> 00:12:08,812 Could you arrange with Mr. Cortland... 172 00:12:09,021 --> 00:12:12,691 ...for Robin and me to return to the corridor outside the transmission room tonight? 173 00:12:12,900 --> 00:12:14,735 I'm sure he'll cooperate, Batman. 174 00:12:14,944 --> 00:12:18,364 And perhaps find us an isolated office for a short time. 175 00:12:18,948 --> 00:12:20,783 You mean a temporary hideout? 176 00:12:21,325 --> 00:12:24,662 I can't go into details, commissioner. I'm sure you understand. 177 00:12:24,954 --> 00:12:28,249 I'll contact Mr. Cortland at once, Batman. But let me repeat now. 178 00:12:28,457 --> 00:12:30,626 Please, please be careful. 179 00:12:30,834 --> 00:12:34,964 Who knows what devious tricks this evil balladeer maybe up to. 180 00:12:35,172 --> 00:12:37,591 You have my assurance. 181 00:13:01,615 --> 00:13:03,158 "A Wandering Minstrel." 182 00:13:03,367 --> 00:13:06,537 - That's the same tune he sang on TV. -Right, Robin. 183 00:13:06,745 --> 00:13:09,957 - You think it could be some kind of signal? -Yes, it could, old chap. 184 00:13:10,165 --> 00:13:13,711 Let's take a look. Easy now. 185 00:13:30,144 --> 00:13:33,731 Oh. Oh! Do you always sneak up on people like that? 186 00:13:34,356 --> 00:13:35,399 No. 187 00:13:36,900 --> 00:13:39,987 That's okay. You here kind of early, aren't you? 188 00:13:40,362 --> 00:13:42,948 So you were expecting us. 189 00:13:43,532 --> 00:13:47,244 Are you kidding? They told me to expect a new replacement. 190 00:13:47,453 --> 00:13:49,455 I just didn't know there'd be two of you. 191 00:13:49,663 --> 00:13:50,956 Anyhow, you got here. 192 00:13:51,248 --> 00:13:55,419 Glad you wore your old clothes. This jam is a mess. 193 00:14:04,803 --> 00:14:07,181 Good evening, gentlemen. 194 00:14:14,021 --> 00:14:15,939 Holy rainbow. 195 00:14:16,148 --> 00:14:17,274 I'm blinded. 196 00:14:21,278 --> 00:14:23,447 An ingenious device. 197 00:14:30,329 --> 00:14:34,124 Good night, Batman Good night, Robin 198 00:14:34,333 --> 00:14:39,004 Good night, Batman I'm going to leave you now 199 00:14:39,171 --> 00:14:40,422 Ha-ha-ha! 200 00:14:42,216 --> 00:14:44,385 I don't understand. 201 00:14:44,593 --> 00:14:47,054 How could he have gotten away? 202 00:14:47,262 --> 00:14:50,808 Commissioner, we were half blinded by Minstrel's electronic flashes. 203 00:14:50,974 --> 00:14:52,684 Ah-ha! Ah. 204 00:14:52,935 --> 00:14:56,897 Apparently, we interrupted him before he could remove the last of these. 205 00:14:57,106 --> 00:15:00,275 You mean that tiny thing caused all the trouble? 206 00:15:00,484 --> 00:15:04,363 Yes. And there was one for each number's circuit of course. 207 00:15:04,696 --> 00:15:05,739 What is it? 208 00:15:05,948 --> 00:15:08,450 A heterodyning counter-oscillator would be my guess... 209 00:15:08,659 --> 00:15:11,412 ...and a marvel of miniaturization. -Mm. 210 00:15:11,787 --> 00:15:12,955 To confuse the frequency. 211 00:15:13,163 --> 00:15:15,582 So each number has to come out anything but right. 212 00:15:15,791 --> 00:15:20,170 Commissioner, all Gotham City is in danger while this musical criminal is at large. 213 00:15:20,587 --> 00:15:24,007 He exhibits a degree of electronic sophistication... 214 00:15:24,216 --> 00:15:27,594 ...far beyond anyone in the world today. 215 00:15:28,762 --> 00:15:31,557 He exhibits a degree of electronic sophistication... 216 00:15:31,765 --> 00:15:34,351 ...far beyond that of anyone else in this world today. 217 00:15:34,560 --> 00:15:36,395 Except me of course. 218 00:15:36,603 --> 00:15:40,023 If, as I suspect, he spotted the counter-oscillators by now... 219 00:15:40,232 --> 00:15:41,984 ...he knows the place was bugged. 220 00:15:42,192 --> 00:15:44,111 Smarter than you thought he was. 221 00:15:44,319 --> 00:15:48,073 You're absolutely right, my dear. He must be eliminated after all. 222 00:15:48,282 --> 00:15:52,786 We can count on him to come to us. All we have to do is be certain we're ready. 223 00:15:52,995 --> 00:15:56,123 Well, how do you mean you can count on him? 224 00:15:56,331 --> 00:15:58,584 He's waiting for me to go on the air again, Bass. 225 00:15:58,792 --> 00:16:01,462 So he can use our signal to lead him to us. 226 00:16:01,670 --> 00:16:04,840 So we'll work from the studio, not here. See that it's ready, Treble. 227 00:16:05,048 --> 00:16:07,009 But how can he use our signal? 228 00:16:07,217 --> 00:16:08,594 Unless he's a bird. 229 00:16:08,802 --> 00:16:12,097 The beam is so narrow, he can't even pick it up on the ground. 230 00:16:12,431 --> 00:16:15,225 He'll work out some way, you can bet on that. 231 00:16:19,897 --> 00:16:22,149 Fascinating bird, sir. What is it? 232 00:16:22,357 --> 00:16:24,943 It's a Batdrone plane, Alfred. 233 00:16:25,152 --> 00:16:27,404 We can direct it from here by remote control. 234 00:16:27,613 --> 00:16:28,864 Direct it? 235 00:16:29,072 --> 00:16:31,742 Yes, if the Minstrel goes on the air again... 236 00:16:31,950 --> 00:16:36,121 ...and I suspect he will, if only to taunt me... 237 00:16:36,330 --> 00:16:39,249 ...I think this bird should pick up his wavelength. 238 00:16:39,458 --> 00:16:42,711 - And locate his broadcasting studio. - Mm. 239 00:16:44,505 --> 00:16:46,048 There we are. 240 00:16:46,256 --> 00:16:49,218 Robin, let's test the drone. 241 00:16:56,808 --> 00:16:58,435 That could be the studio signal. 242 00:17:01,772 --> 00:17:02,814 Raise the level. 243 00:17:09,947 --> 00:17:11,907 That's it. Perfect. 244 00:17:12,115 --> 00:17:16,286 The Minstrel may be in for a surprise. 245 00:17:19,498 --> 00:17:21,375 I believe you're right, sir. 246 00:17:21,583 --> 00:17:24,211 Here comes the brazen fellow. 247 00:17:25,170 --> 00:17:27,923 I've offered the brokers a fair way out... 248 00:17:28,131 --> 00:17:30,759 ...but as yet they haven't accepted that plan. 249 00:17:31,426 --> 00:17:34,346 In status that driven to mistrust and doubt... 250 00:17:34,555 --> 00:17:37,182 ...they've turned for help to Robin and Batman. 251 00:17:37,391 --> 00:17:38,976 The audacity of it. 252 00:17:40,185 --> 00:17:41,228 Getting anything? 253 00:17:41,436 --> 00:17:43,021 The Batdrone's changed course. 254 00:17:43,230 --> 00:17:45,649 It's pick up the studio signal, all right. 255 00:17:45,857 --> 00:17:48,360 But I foiled the dauntless duo before. 256 00:17:48,777 --> 00:17:51,989 With nothing more startling than a spark and a flash. 257 00:17:52,197 --> 00:17:54,366 And though violence... 258 00:17:54,575 --> 00:17:57,119 ...is something I strongly abhor... 259 00:17:57,327 --> 00:18:01,707 ...I warned them that next time they'll land with a crash. 260 00:18:02,207 --> 00:18:04,626 -It's descending, Batman. -At what angle? 261 00:18:04,835 --> 00:18:10,007 - Eleven degrees, four minutes. -Eleven degrees, four minutes. 262 00:18:10,215 --> 00:18:13,927 Well, that should put the plane down somewhere over Gotham Park Lake. 263 00:18:14,136 --> 00:18:17,347 At the intersection of Willow and Fourth Street. 264 00:18:17,556 --> 00:18:19,016 There's nothing there, Batman. 265 00:18:19,224 --> 00:18:22,060 Except the old Willow Street Warehouse. 266 00:18:22,269 --> 00:18:24,730 That must be it. 267 00:18:24,938 --> 00:18:28,859 It's been a long night. It's going to be a big day. Let's get going. 268 00:18:29,067 --> 00:18:31,403 Alfred, bring the plane back. 269 00:18:31,612 --> 00:18:32,821 - Me, sir? -Yes. 270 00:18:33,030 --> 00:18:37,034 - Throw the Batdrone retriever switch. 271 00:18:57,638 --> 00:18:58,972 Oh! 272 00:19:07,522 --> 00:19:10,734 We can be expecting the Caped Crusaders any minute now. 273 00:19:10,942 --> 00:19:14,029 - This early, boss? -You can bet they've picked up the signal. 274 00:19:14,237 --> 00:19:17,491 They're on their way. Just be sure we're ready. 275 00:19:17,783 --> 00:19:19,493 Cameras all set, Treble? 276 00:19:19,701 --> 00:19:22,162 I just love suspense like this. 277 00:19:22,371 --> 00:19:26,667 Well, it's too bad, the suspense will soon be over, Octavia. 278 00:19:41,807 --> 00:19:43,141 Look, no door knobs. 279 00:19:43,350 --> 00:19:44,935 I know. This must be the place. 280 00:19:45,143 --> 00:19:47,813 And the broadcasting studio is probably on the top floor. 281 00:19:48,021 --> 00:19:50,649 Stand clear. Up we go. 282 00:19:58,156 --> 00:19:59,199 All right, men. 283 00:19:59,408 --> 00:20:04,246 Alert the boys in the storeroom and put Plan Low C into action. 284 00:20:06,665 --> 00:20:07,708 What a pity, Robin... 285 00:20:07,916 --> 00:20:12,212 ...that a man of his musical talents, who could bring such pleasure to millions of people... 286 00:20:12,421 --> 00:20:16,133 ...should pervert that genius to criminal antisocial ends. 287 00:20:16,341 --> 00:20:19,928 Especially when he could earn a good living from just records. 288 00:20:20,137 --> 00:20:25,183 - Look. That open window, shall we try it? -Yes, Robin. 289 00:20:25,392 --> 00:20:28,395 The opportunity well-taken is always a weapon of advantage. 290 00:20:28,603 --> 00:20:31,606 Be careful. It may be a trap. 291 00:20:46,872 --> 00:20:49,124 It is a trap. 292 00:21:11,772 --> 00:21:14,608 Pow! Wham! Look at the Dynamic Duo. 293 00:21:14,816 --> 00:21:16,359 They are efficient, aren't they? 294 00:21:16,568 --> 00:21:18,695 Do you think they'll win, Minstrel? 295 00:22:08,829 --> 00:22:10,330 Holy fly trap. 296 00:22:18,505 --> 00:22:20,090 You're making a mistake, Minstrel. 297 00:22:20,298 --> 00:22:24,261 With your genius, you could be a tremendous force for good in the world. 298 00:22:24,469 --> 00:22:25,554 Why waste it? 299 00:22:25,971 --> 00:22:29,140 I was regretting the necessity of doing away with you, Batman. 300 00:22:29,349 --> 00:22:31,309 A kindred genius, you know. 301 00:22:31,768 --> 00:22:34,479 But if there's anything I can't abide, it's a reformer. 302 00:22:35,230 --> 00:22:36,982 Activate the turnspit motor. 303 00:22:39,442 --> 00:22:41,528 Motor activated. 304 00:22:45,323 --> 00:22:47,492 In just a few minutes, gentlemen... 305 00:22:47,701 --> 00:22:51,788 ...we'll be prepared to serve barbecued crusader if we have a call for it. 306 00:22:52,122 --> 00:22:57,168 You see, we've installed just beneath you, super units of a radar type grill. 307 00:22:57,377 --> 00:23:01,840 As you revolve, it can turn you from rare to medium to well done. 308 00:23:02,048 --> 00:23:04,175 Depending on the preference. 309 00:23:04,384 --> 00:23:06,052 Throw the switch. 310 00:23:06,261 --> 00:23:08,221 Switch is set. 311 00:23:16,396 --> 00:23:18,899 Holy hot spot, Batman. What can we do? 312 00:23:19,107 --> 00:23:21,568 Nothing, Boy Wonder. Nothing but cook. 313 00:23:24,654 --> 00:23:26,698 Are you sure this is a good idea, Minstrel? 314 00:23:26,907 --> 00:23:28,491 Good? It's perfect. 315 00:23:28,700 --> 00:23:33,079 Besides, my dear, there's no alternative. It's Batman or the Minstrel. 316 00:23:33,288 --> 00:23:37,250 The world isn't ready for both of us yet. Heh, heh. 317 00:23:44,049 --> 00:23:47,510 Batman and Robin Rotate and revolve 318 00:23:47,719 --> 00:23:51,431 As the heat grows Your bodies dissolve 319 00:23:51,640 --> 00:23:54,893 When it's still hotter Then you will melt 320 00:23:55,185 --> 00:24:00,065 Nothing left but your utility belt 321 00:24:01,358 --> 00:24:04,069 Is this it, Batman? Is this the end? 322 00:24:04,277 --> 00:24:06,446 If it is, Robin... 323 00:24:06,655 --> 00:24:07,781 ...let's... 324 00:24:07,989 --> 00:24:10,450 ...not lose our dignity.