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		⚫	\| guests = ]<br>]<br>Greg Benedict<br>]<br>]<br>Cherie Foster<br>]<br>Sydney Smith<br>Glenn Allan<br>Donna Di Martino<br>]<br>Joan Parker<br>Breeland Rice<br>Jim Henaghan<br>'''Special Guest Villain:''' ] as ]
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	'''"The Joker Goes to School"''', a first-season episode of the '']'' television series', first aired on ] March 2, 1966 as its ~~fifteenth~~ episode, with an encore telecast occurring on August 10~~, 1966~~. It guest starred ] as ]		"'''The Joker Goes to School'''", a first-season episode of the '']'' television series, first aired on ] March 2, 1966 as its 15th episode, with an encore telecast later occurring on August 10. It guest starred ] as ].

	Lorenzo Semple Jr. gives a subtle backstory for the Joker: when Batman shows the Joker's mugshot to the kids, the Joker is wearing a normal suit, and there is a reference to him being a "master of disguise", leading one to believe this version wears clown makeup (not unlike ]'s version in '']'') ~~opposed~~ to having his skin discolored by chemicals.		Lorenzo Semple Jr. gives a subtle backstory for the Joker: when Batman shows the Joker's mugshot to the kids, the Joker is wearing a normal suit, and there is a reference to him being a "master of disguise", leading one to believe this version wears clown makeup (not unlike ]'s version in '']''), instead of having his skin discolored by chemicals (as was the original comics character and the ] version in ]'s 1989 film).

	In November 1965, Semple concocted a new villain named The One-Armed Bandit, "whose peculiar kick is gimmicked coin machines of all sorts." The idea ultimately wound up in these episodes with Joker in charge of The One Armed Bandit Novelty Company and vending machines that churned out silver dollars, quarters, answer sheets to exams and knockout gas.		In November 1965, Semple concocted a new villain named The One-Armed Bandit, "whose peculiar kick is gimmicked coin machines of all sorts". The idea ultimately wound up in these episodes with Joker in charge of The One Armed Bandit Novelty Company and vending machines that churned out silver dollars, quarters, answer sheets to exams, and knockout gas.

	] originally was scheduled to be the first villain to appear, but a scheduling conflict prevented ] from appearing on the debut episode.		] originally was scheduled to be the first villain to appear, but a scheduling conflict prevented ] from appearing on the debut episode.

	==Plot synopsis==		==Plot synopsis==
	] attempts to undermine student morale at ] ] High School in order to recruit high school ] for his gang of "Bad Pennies" by rigging the school vending machines to give out silver dollars and negotiable ] instead of ]. Alerted by ], Batman races out to the school; an immediate assembly is made by the school's student leaders: including Richard "Dick" Grayson, Pete, and Susie, the school's head cheerleader.		], attempts to undermine student morale at ] ] High School in order to recruit high school ] for his gang of "Bad Pennies" by rigging the school vending machines to give out silver dollars and negotiable ]s and bonds instead of ]. Alerted by ], Batman races out to the school; an immediate assembly is made by the school's student leaders, including Richard "Dick" Grayson, Pete, and Susie, the school's head cheerleader.

		⚫	Batman shows up to show slides of mug shots of ], when suddenly, out of the blue, he pops up right in full view of everyone. Batman attempts to arrest him for loitering on school grounds, but the Joker manages to get off on a mere technicality. Meanwhile, across Gotham City, a bar is held up by a ]ed jukebox which when activated spouts a double-barrel shotgun; then two stocking-masked hoodlums, actually two of Joker's henchmen, Nick and Two-Bits (both high school ]), rush in to rob the bar's receipts from the register.

		⚫	The Joker reconvenes with Nick and Two-Bits at their hideout, the "One-Armed Bandit Novelty Company"; unbeknownst to everyone else, Susie is also the Joker's henchwoman. She arranges to swipe some important exam papers so The Joker can use them in a blackmail scheme, and also leads Batman and Robin into a trap set by the Joker. He and his henchmen snag Batman and Robin with one of the rigged vending machines which, instead of giving out silver dollars, locks them in shackles and emits sleeping gas.

		⚫	] and ] are transferred to the inside of a moving van, where they are strapped to ]s; on the wall is a ], which when activated will win them their freedom and $50,000 cash with 3 ]s; just their freedom with 3 ], and instant and inescapable 50,000 lethal volts of electricity with 3 ]s, automatically on the last lemon. As bad luck would have it, 2 lemons have turned up already...
⚫	Batman shows up to show slides of mug shots of ], when suddenly, out of the blue, he pops up right in full view of everyone. Batman attempts to arrest him for loitering on school grounds, but the Joker manages to get off on a mere technicality. Meanwhile, across Gotham City, a bar is held up by a ]ed jukebox which when activated spouts a double-barrel shotgun; then two stocking-masked hoodlums, actually two of Joker's ], Nick and Two-Bits (both high school ]s), rush in to rob the bar's receipts from the register.

			==Notes==
⚫	The Joker reconvenes with Nick and Two-Bits at their hideout, the "One-Armed Bandit Novelty Company"; unbeknownst to everyone else, Susie is also the Joker's ]. She arranges to swipe some important exam papers ~~to that~~ The Joker can use them in a blackmail scheme, and also leads Batman and Robin into a trap set by the Joker. ~~Joker~~ and his henchmen snag Batman and Robin with one of the rigged vending machines which, instead of giving out silver dollars, locks them in shackles and emits ].
			* According to the Joker's police photo, his height is just over {{height\|ft=6\|in=6}}. In reality, actor Cesar Romero was {{height\|ft=6\|in=2}}.<ref>Batman at 45: A Milestone Tribute to Pow, Bam and Zap! (2011) Gould, Chris https://www.amazon.com/Batman-45-Milestone-Tribute-ebook/dp/B005YNPHCO</ref>
			* This episode is the origin of the names of "Harmless Junk, Inc." and "Citywide Hoop Champs, Inc.", respectively the companies under which ] produce ] and ]. It is also the origin of the "No Loafing" sign that can be seen in various Homestar Runner shorts, as well as the inspiration for ]'s costume in "Halloween Fairstival", the ] special of 2004.
			* "Nick", one of The Joker's henchmen, is played by ] (née Jerome Charles Kattan), who is the father of ] star ].

			==References==
⚫	] and ] are transferred to the inside of a moving van, where they are strapped to ]s; on the wall is a ], which when activated will win them their freedom and $50,000 cash with 3 ]s; just their freedom with 3 ], and instant and inescapable 50,000 lethal volts of electricity with 3 ], automatically on the last lemon. ~~And as~~ bad luck would have it, 2 lemons have turned up already...
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	==~~Cliffhanger~~ ~~text~~==		==External links==
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	::HORRORS!! ONE LEMON!!
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	::DOUBLE HORRORS!! DOUBLE HORRORS!! TWO LEMONS!!
		⚫	{{succession box\|title=]\|before=Batman Stands Pat<br>(airdate February 24, 1966)\|after=]<br>(airdate March 3, 1966)\|years=March 2, 1966}}
	::AND IF IT'S A THIRD...INSTANT AND INESCAPABLE 50,000 VOLTS!!
		⚫	{{s-end}}
	::CLOSE YOUR EYES! WHO DARES TO SEE IT?? TRY US TOMORROW! SAME BAT-TIME!! SAME BAT-CHANNEL!!

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15th episode of the 1st season of Batman

"The Joker Goes to School"

Batman episode

Episode no.

Season 1
Episode 15

Directed by

Murray Golden

Written by

Lorenzo Semple Jr.

Production code

8715-Pt. 1

Original air date

March 2, 1966 (1966-03-02)

Guest appearances

Donna Loren
Kip King
Greg Benedict
Bryan O'Byrne
Tim O'Kelly
Cherie Foster
Linda Harrison
Sydney Smith
Glenn Allan
Donna Di Martino
Dick Bellis
Joan Parker
Breeland Rice
Jim Henaghan
Special Guest Villain: Cesar Romero as The Joker

Episode chronology

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"Batman Stands Pat"

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"He Meets His Match, The Grisly Ghoul"

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"The Joker Goes to School", a first-season episode of the Batman television series, first aired on ABC March 2, 1966 as its 15th episode, with an encore telecast later occurring on August 10. It guest starred Cesar Romero as The Joker.

Lorenzo Semple Jr. gives a subtle backstory for the Joker: when Batman shows the Joker's mugshot to the kids, the Joker is wearing a normal suit, and there is a reference to him being a "master of disguise", leading one to believe this version wears clown makeup (not unlike Heath Ledger's version in The Dark Knight), instead of having his skin discolored by chemicals (as was the original comics character and the Jack Nicholson version in Tim Burton's 1989 film).

In November 1965, Semple concocted a new villain named The One-Armed Bandit, "whose peculiar kick is gimmicked coin machines of all sorts". The idea ultimately wound up in these episodes with Joker in charge of The One Armed Bandit Novelty Company and vending machines that churned out silver dollars, quarters, answer sheets to exams, and knockout gas.

The Joker originally was scheduled to be the first villain to appear, but a scheduling conflict prevented Cesar Romero from appearing on the debut episode.

Plot synopsis

The Joker, attempts to undermine student morale at Woodrow Roosevelt High School in order to recruit high school dropouts for his gang of "Bad Pennies" by rigging the school vending machines to give out silver dollars and negotiable stocks and bonds instead of milk. Alerted by Commissioner James Gordon, Batman races out to the school; an immediate assembly is made by the school's student leaders, including Richard "Dick" Grayson, Pete, and Susie, the school's head cheerleader.

Batman shows up to show slides of mug shots of The Joker, when suddenly, out of the blue, he pops up right in full view of everyone. Batman attempts to arrest him for loitering on school grounds, but the Joker manages to get off on a mere technicality. Meanwhile, across Gotham City, a bar is held up by a gimmicked jukebox which when activated spouts a double-barrel shotgun; then two stocking-masked hoodlums, actually two of Joker's henchmen, Nick and Two-Bits (both high school dropouts), rush in to rob the bar's receipts from the register.

The Joker reconvenes with Nick and Two-Bits at their hideout, the "One-Armed Bandit Novelty Company"; unbeknownst to everyone else, Susie is also the Joker's henchwoman. She arranges to swipe some important exam papers so The Joker can use them in a blackmail scheme, and also leads Batman and Robin into a trap set by the Joker. He and his henchmen snag Batman and Robin with one of the rigged vending machines which, instead of giving out silver dollars, locks them in shackles and emits sleeping gas.

Batman and Robin are transferred to the inside of a moving van, where they are strapped to electric chairs; on the wall is a slot machine, which when activated will win them their freedom and $50,000 cash with 3 liberty bells; just their freedom with 3 oranges, and instant and inescapable 50,000 lethal volts of electricity with 3 lemons, automatically on the last lemon. As bad luck would have it, 2 lemons have turned up already...

Notes

According to the Joker's police photo, his height is just over 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m). In reality, actor Cesar Romero was 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m).
This episode is the origin of the names of "Harmless Junk, Inc." and "Citywide Hoop Champs, Inc.", respectively the companies under which The Brothers Chaps produce Homestar Runner and Two More Eggs. It is also the origin of the "No Loafing" sign that can be seen in various Homestar Runner shorts, as well as the inspiration for Strong Bad's costume in "Halloween Fairstival", the Halloween special of 2004.
"Nick", one of The Joker's henchmen, is played by Kip King (née Jerome Charles Kattan), who is the father of Saturday Night Live star Chris Katan.

References

Batman at 45: A Milestone Tribute to Pow, Bam and Zap! (2011) Gould, Chris https://www.amazon.com/Batman-45-Milestone-Tribute-ebook/dp/B005YNPHCO

External links

"The Joker Goes to School" at IMDb

Preceded byBatman Stands Pat
(airdate February 24, 1966)

Batman (TV series) episodes
March 2, 1966

Succeeded byHe Meets His Match, The Grisly Ghoul
(airdate March 3, 1966)

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"Fine Feathered Finks"
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"The Joker Is Wild"
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"Rats Like Cheese"
"Zelda the Great"
"A Death Worse Than Fate"
"The Joker Goes to School"
"He Meets His Match, The Grisly Ghoul"
"True or False-Face"
"Holy Rat Race"
"The Penguin Goes Straight"
"Not Yet, He Ain't"
"Shoot a Crooked Arrow"
"Walk the Straight and Narrow"
"Hot Off the Griddle"
"The Cat and the Fiddle"
"Marsha, Queen of Diamonds"
"Marsha's Scheme of Diamonds"
"The Zodiac Crimes"
"The Joker's Hard Times"
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