Batman (TV Series) Batman's Satisfaction (1967) User Reviews

Batman mad as a Hornet, Kato set to kick ass

[kevinolzak · 7/10 · 8 May 2016]

"Batman's Satisfaction" again combines two sets of crime fighters, as the Caped Crusaders are joined by The Green Hornet (Van Williams) and Kato (Bruce Lee) working in Gotham City on the trail of counterfeit Pink Chip Stamp Factory foreman Colonel Gumm (Roger C. Carmel), who has apparently succeeded in blocking, gumming, and perforating the Hornet into a life sized human stamp now thumbtacked to the wall. Batman manages to allow his fellow crime fighters to escape their death trap, then go on their way for a final showdown at a stamp exhibition in the Constellation Room at the Gotham Towers West. Colonel Gumm shows up in yet another clever disguise, this time as Argentine collector Senor Barboza, owner of the famous Howling Monkey stamp, but with two sets of heroes in the vicinity he and his men don't stand a chance. Batman and The Green Hornet take jabs at each other, not a single one landing, while Kato gets at least one flying kick at Robin, sending the Boy Wonder sprawling! Bruce Lee enjoyed a phony running feud with Burt Ward, who had claimed great prowess in the art of karate but wisely kept his distance from the masterful Lee, one crew member cracking him up off camera with this remark: "the black panther and the yellow chicken!" The 'Visiting Hero' and 'Assistant Visiting Hero' make a quiet exit before Batman easily captures Gumm with barely a whimper. This two parter couldn't save the Green Hornet from cancellation, while Colonel Gumm proved to be too far out for the Hornet, yet too ordinary for Batman. In his various guises, Roger C. Carmel is as delightful as he was playing Harry Mudd in STAR TREK's "Mudd's Women" and "I, Mudd," but in deemphasizing his character as 'Special Guest Villain,' continues to be among the show's least appreciated bad guys. The Batclimb cameo comes from legendary Hollywood gangster actor Edward G. Robinson, discussing his real life passion for art with the Dynamic Duo, his dislike for the pretensions of Andy Warhol, and a plug for the Mona Lisa.

Frustrating in some ways, but great cast!

[tforbes-2 · 8/10 · 24 April 2012]

"Batman's Satisfaction" is somewhat of a frustrating episode, because it has Van Williams and Bruce Lee in a show campier than their own show, which overall was superior to the 1966 Batman series in so many ways. Worse yet, it has the two sets of crime fighters involved in a "Mexican standoff," a reflection of how little regard that ABC brass seem to have for Bruce Lee (who could have kicked Robin and the others to Kingdom Come).

That said, having Van Williams and Bruce Lee present is ALWAYS a pleasure. The window cameo is done by none other than Edward G. Robinson, who provides a wonderful witty presence. And even if Roger C. Carmel may not be in the same league as Frank Gorshin or Burgess Meredith, two of his henchmen are certainly well known—Seymour Cassel and Alex Rocco. We also have Diane McBain making a second appearance on the show, after making a Season One appearance as The Mad Hatter's moll.

And it is the cast that makes me give the episode 8/10.

BATMAN AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE CROSSOVER

[asalerno10 · 8/10 · 27 June 2022]

The Green Hornet arrives in Gotham City in the footsteps of Colonel Gumm, who works as the foreman of a stamp factory, but who is actually in the business of counterfeiting and selling valuable collector's stamps. Alerted by their presence, Batman and Robin set out to investigate both of them, Colonel Gumm on the one hand and the activities of the Hornet and Kato on the other. This must be one of the first crossovers in the history of TV, both programs shared the same production and this was probably an attempt to prop up the Green Hornet series that was not giving the expected audience results.

The Best Batman ever

[tennischamp20012001 · 9 March 2006]

I was probably 7 years old when I saw this episode. I was a fan of both shows and now I wish they would put it on DVD so we all can share in the magic of TV and, to watch this 2 episodes of Batman vs. The Green Hornet. The fight scene was the best in television. I would to have loved to see a winner, but Hollywood copped out and made it a Mexican Standoff. I hope TV Land start showing Batman again so that kids of this generation can enjoy this type of entertainment. If you find this particular episode? Then get it! It would be worth it. Green Hornet was probably a little more violent than Batman, but it was effective. It must have not found it's audience. Batman last 3 years so, maybe the Green Hornet could have made it that long if it only been on at the right time. If I remember correctly the Green Hornet followed Batman. My problem was that I had to go to bed at 9 p.m. Get ready for school. I think we all should get the producers of the show to release the show for DVD format for generations to come. Maybe we can get that magic back!

Batman is kinda pompous in this episode.

[hawkeyesdan · 6/10 · 12 May 2023]

We all know Batman is the end all/be all of law and order in Gotham City. But, It's been well established that he and Robin are aware that the Green Hornet and Kato are also crime fighters. He acts rather coldly and arrogant towards them, even going so far as to throw punches at them in the end during the fight. Also, for the record, if this had been a real donnybrook, Bruce Lee (Kato) would have taken care of all of them in the blink of an eye without breaking a sweat. I've always admired Batman's stance on crime, but in this case it seems as though he's a bit insulted for someone else "treading on his territory."