Romero’s joker had nearly 100 years worth of character development before the tv show premiered. Cesar Romero based his Joker on the character introduced in Batman #1, The Man Who Laughs. The Joker in Batman #1 The Man Who Laughs is based on the main character from the 1928 movie “The Man Who Laughs.” That character is based on the main character from Victor Hugo’s 1868 novel of the same name.
Camp was pretty much invented by this Batman show, watching Bruce Wayne played by legend Adam West do incredibly hip dances for the 60’s will never not be funny and iconic. This is why Joel Schumacher’s 90’s movies are so schlock and ridiculous. In the world of art, nothing is truly ridiculous, it’s just based on something someone else did.
Romero was that dude. The weirdness and craziness made The Joker what he is. All the ladies loved this dude too. There was a lot more going on with Romero's Joker than people realized.
If I recall correctly in ether the first or second season they mention Joker used to be a stage magician. Which is a really weird origin but does make sense with how often the 66 Joker relies on gadgets, hoaxes, and misdirection.
How could you not mention the mustache?
Cesar Romero's Joker will forever be the best..
You cant have the homicial maniac without the original prankster of crime.
My stepfather and his brother used to love this show. He said students at his college would watch this in the dorm.
Romero’s joker had nearly 100 years worth of character development before the tv show premiered.
Cesar Romero based his Joker on the character introduced in Batman #1, The Man Who Laughs. The Joker in Batman #1 The Man Who Laughs is based on the main character from the 1928 movie “The Man Who Laughs.” That character is based on the main character from Victor Hugo’s 1868 novel of the same name.
Camp was pretty much invented by this Batman show, watching Bruce Wayne played by legend Adam West do incredibly hip dances for the 60’s will never not be funny and iconic. This is why Joel Schumacher’s 90’s movies are so schlock and ridiculous. In the world of art, nothing is truly ridiculous, it’s just based on something someone else did.
Great rating, sir. Cesar Romero's Joker was supremely confident! Joker was frightening and clearly enjoyed his battles with the dynamic duo.
The '66 Batman TV show is one of the best live action adaptations of a comic book series ever put on film.
You're right, he was different
He is the only Joker who has a mustache
But I grew up with his and Mark Hamill's Joker, so for me they're the best
Mark Hamill is my favorite as well! But Im only going to cover the live action Jokers.
Romero was that dude. The weirdness and craziness made The Joker what he is. All the ladies loved this dude too. There was a lot more going on with Romero's Joker than people realized.
If I recall correctly in ether the first or second season they mention Joker used to be a stage magician. Which is a really weird origin but does make sense with how often the 66 Joker relies on gadgets, hoaxes, and misdirection.
That makes sense. I think I may have missed that in one of the Season one episodes.
All I can see is Jeremy Clarkson in Joker makeup.