Holy Misogyny Batman! Batman '66 "Nora Clavicle" Episode Review

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This is perhaps the WORST thing the Caped Crusader has ever been in. Strap in folks, it's a long one (...and also perhaps one of my new favorite videos I've made lol )

Nora Clavicle, the famous crusader for women's rights, has come to Gotham City and gotten herself appointed police commissioner. But her real plan is as far from law and order as it gets. Barbara Rush guest stars as Nora Clavicle.

"Nora Clavicle and the Ladies' Crime Club"

Aired January 18, 1968

Feminist Nora Clavicle has plans for Gotham City as she takes control of Gotham City's police department. It looks, on the surface, that is a blow for women's rights as she replaces every male police officer with women. The problem is the women are ineffective when it comes to enforcing the law and nobody is aware of Nora's plan to destroy Gotham City.

John is joined by podcaster Chris Franklin of the Super Mates Podcast to discuss what may possibly be the worst episode in the entire series. (Yes, even worse than "Marsha, Queen of Diamonds".) They wonder if this is supposed to be camp, a spoof on women's lib, or just bad writing. They also try to figure out just how Batman, Robin, and Batgirl allow themselves to be turned into a human Siamese Knot by, and you'll excuse us here, a trio of women.

This is the last appearance of Nora Clavicle, played by Barbara Rush.

The three versions of the script for Nora Clavicle and the Ladies’ Crime Club raise some interesting questions about season three. Why did the Duo and Batgirl never have a way to easily contact each other? Why do our heroes’ early suspicions that Nora is crooked all get cut from the script? What are the types of female characters that the show keeps coming back to? Plus we look at lines and events that were cut — or added — at late stages in a very hurried process.