This was a quirky Western, with its foppish smart-ass hero. Pretty unusual for the time it was on TV-- not like the usual Westerns. Gene Barry was a good choice for the lead character, with just the right amount of dry wit, but I totally agree with another reviewer, who noted that Bat was the only certainty in any episode. No other regular characters, and not even a main setting.
I really have to complain here about a couple of things that drive me crazy: "They called him Bat" -- The real man's name was Bartholomew (hence "Bat") William Barclay Masterson, but when asked for his name, this guy leaves out his first name. (???) Also, "He wore a cane..." -- Um, no, you can't "wear" a cane. Hats, yes, canes, no.
One more gripe-- They don't even try for historical accuracy. I saw an episode this afternoon where the town mayor's secretary has a platinum blonde hairdo reminiscent of some starlet from the 1940's! Every time I watch an episode, I see something equally aggravating.
Still, now that I've aired my complaints, it's a pretty fun watch, and you get to see a whole lot of recognizable guest stars.
I really have to complain here about a couple of things that drive me crazy: "They called him Bat" -- The real man's name was Bartholomew (hence "Bat") William Barclay Masterson, but when asked for his name, this guy leaves out his first name. (???) Also, "He wore a cane..." -- Um, no, you can't "wear" a cane. Hats, yes, canes, no.
One more gripe-- They don't even try for historical accuracy. I saw an episode this afternoon where the town mayor's secretary has a platinum blonde hairdo reminiscent of some starlet from the 1940's! Every time I watch an episode, I see something equally aggravating.
Still, now that I've aired my complaints, it's a pretty fun watch, and you get to see a whole lot of recognizable guest stars.