James B Clark directed this reel camp episode, who at the time was also working on the WILD WILD WEST, so it's really a walk on the wild side.
10 Stars. This is an a R-rated tv episode of sorts, considering the story was produced in the 1960s. Notorious Marsha, Queen of Diamonds (memorably played by Carolyn Jones!) is encouraged by the Penguin (Burgess Meredith) to appear in his X-rated movie? Penguin is now a film producer and Marsha, his star attraction, is going to make him millions or billions!
There's one interesting scene -- Jones practically wearing nothing! -- standing behind a beach towel. The gang must have had a blast putting this together. She has some super wardrobe changes, including a very 60s mini skirt. Nice threads. An elaborate episode with some artsy movie sets and, of course, a BAMMM, POWWW fight with Batman, Robin and the goon brigade.
Greedy Penguin is also planning an armored car robbery which leads to the Dynamic Duo being strapped down, ready to be flattened to death --all being filmed. Don't miss Estelle Winwood, in a neat gag role, as a witch. Something for all of us camp adventure lovers.
Carolyn Jones had just wrapped up filming the ADDAMS FAMILY, so producers hired her ASAP, which was a very smart move. She guested in five classic episodes and word has it that Zsa Zsa Gabor was originally considered for the role. Incredible.
Stylishly written by Stanford Sherman, who wrote 18 episodes for the show, later known for Clint Eastwood's ANY WHICH WAY YOU CAN. SEASON 2 EPISODE 42 dvd box set in beautifully restored color. Thank you again, METV.