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Donna Loren takes us to School
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In 1965, Lorenzo Semple Jr. wrote the first scripts for the Batman series. Any Bat-fan knows that the Hi Diddle Riddle and Fine Feathered Finks arcs were the first to be written and first to be broadcast. What many of us didn't know was that The Joker Goes to School was also part of that set, received by Howie Horwitz just 20 days after Finks. In this episode, Tim and Paul look over that first draft for more hints to decisions made behind the scenes.
Starring in that arc as Susie the Cheerleader was Donna Loren, perhaps best known for Beach Blanket Bingo, but also for singing on Shindig, advertising Dr. Pepper, and appearing on various other '60s shows. In this episode, Tim interviews her for her memories of shooting the School episodes, playing a bad girl for once, whether she actually liked Dr. Pepper, and more!
Plus, the Bruce and the Robin Rockers version of the theme, and your mail on the Pop Goes the Joker script!
"The Joker Goes to School" PDF script
"The Joker Goes to School" thread on the '66 Batman message board
"The Penguin's Nest" PDF script
"The Penguin's Nest" thread on the '66 Batman message board