14 Interesting Facts About the ’60s ‘Batman’ TV Show

13. Batgirl Spelled the Beginning of the End

You know a franchise is in trouble when they introduce Batgirl. In season 3, with ratings falling, actress Yvonne Craig was added to the cast as Batgirl, though not without a fight. In order to convince execs to okay the addition, producers had to shoot a short film starring Craig as Batgirl in a fight with Killer Moth.

14. If It Ain’t Broke …

The series was actually so methodical and formulaic in its presentation that literally every episode can be broken down as follows: introduction in which Batman and Robin are called away, exposition inside the Commissioner’s office, the investigation into the case, capture, escape, fist fight, victory, lesson. It may be extremely predictable, but there’s something admittedly comforting about the repetition. It’s like Law and Order, but for kids.