The Puzzles Are Coming

Maurice Evans (Sam's father on BEWITCHED) had to make an appearance. Behind the scenes, Frank Gorshen wanted a raise -- and the role went to Evans. Producer William Dozier ran a tight ship.

Evans, as expected, is campy fun playing the distinguished, Shakespearian-reciting Puzzler, who has his greedy eyes set on billionaire Artemus Knab (played by Paul Smith, who also worked with Evans on BEWITCHED). The Puzzler is interested in airplanes and balloons, hoping to take over the market. Make that STEAL the market.

Some trippy one-liners tossed back and forth in this one, very good direction by Jeffrey Hayden, known for PEYTON PLACE. Barbara Stuart (GOMER PYLE) is a perfect match for the Puzzler, playing real sneaky gal pal Rocket.

Most memorable scene, possibly for the second season; Puzzler straps Batman and Robin into his gigantic air balloon -- and UP, UP they go! One cool balloon. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

Maurice Evans would soon appear in two mega hits, PLANET OF THE APES and ROSEMARY'S BABY.

Best of SEASON 2 EPISODE 31 remastered color. FOREVER on dvd and blu ray. Thank you METV for the memories.