The Batman Universe Podcast

Episode 273: We Watched The 1949 ‘Batman And Robin’ Serial


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Two episodes ago, your daring hosts, Scott and BJ, watched the 1943 Batman serial from Columbia Pictures. In this week’s episode of The Batman Universe Podcast, Scott and BJ watched the 15-episode sequel serial from 1949.

In Batman and Robin, a new cast dons the crime-fighting outfits of the Dynamic Duo, and viewers are treated to appearances from supporting players like Commissioner Gordon (who was absent in the first serial), Vicki Vale, and Alfred Pennyworth. They’re also up against an original villain who was solely created for this serial – a sinister character known as The Wizard! It’s an another action-packed romp filled with big-time heists, murder, corporate espionage, and a twist ending after the reveal of who’s the mystery man behind The Wizard’s hood!

If you want to join our podcast hosts and watch this serial, you can find it on Tubi. Otherwise, get ready as Scott and BJ tackle topics like:

  • What’s changed between the 1943 serial and this one?
  • Why does Vicki Vale have a brother, and is he canon or an original character?
  • Who is The Wizard, and has he ever appeared in the comics?
  • Two different actors portray Batman and Robin in this sequel serial. How do Robert Lowery and Johnny Duncan (the new Dynamic Duo) compare to Lewis Wilson and Douglas Croft?
  • Do Batman Robin STILL not have a Batmobile?
  • What Bat-gadgets appear in this serial?
  • And more!
  • Other topics this episode include a catch-up on all of the DC Studios happenings recently spoken about by James Gunn and Peter Safran.

    For our Bat-Family: Which Batman and Robin do you prefer — 1949 or 1997

    Drop us a line at [email protected].  As always, if you like this episode, please rate, share, and subscribe on the streaming platform of your preference. It’s a great way to show your support, and it’s quick and easy! Thank you, loyal Bat-fans!

    Find past episodes of The Batman Universe Podcast right here. For more from your hosts, you can find Scott on Bluesky (@writerscott.bsky.social) or at ScottWaldynWrites.com and BJ on Twitter (@BJShea33). Come back in two weeks for our episode on all the times Batman retired!

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