When director Robert Butler and producer William Dozier began casting the first major villain for the 1966 debut of Batman (which premiered 60 years ago in 1966 along with Family Affair, Star Trek and ...

Fans of the 1960s Batman series that starred Adam West and Burt Ward as the dynamic duo are remembering Riddler actor Frank Gorshin on the 15th anniversary of his death at the age of 72. Nominated for ...

ABC's "Batman" marked the first time many of the Caped Crusader's classic foes had been brought to life in live action — including the Riddler, whose role on the show was once thrown into question by ...

Frank Gorshin, the Riddler on the 1960s TV hit Batman, died yesterday at age 72. Gorshin won an Emmy for his portrayal of the riddling criminal. He died with his wife and friends at Providence St.

Burbank, Calif. (AP) -- Frank Gorshin, the impressionist with 100 faces best known for his Emmy-nominated role as the Riddler on the "Batman" TV series, has died. He was 72. Gorshin's wife of 48 years ...

He was best known for his three years as The Riddler, the cackling, questioning, emerald-clad foil to Adam West’s “Batman” in the 1960s. And he once was an irascible, caustic, cynical staple of the ...

This segment features an interview with actor Frank Gorshin about growing up in Pittsburgh. This segment of WQED Weekly features an interview with actor, comedian, and impressionist Frank Gorshin.

From Pittsburgh to the spotlight Long before Gotham City entered the picture, Gorshin's path to performing began in far more modest surroundings. Born Frank John Gorshin, Jr. on April 5, 1933, in ...

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BURBANK, Calif. -- Frank Gorshin, the impressionist with 100 faces best known for his Emmy-nominated role as the Riddler on the "Batman" TV series, has died. He was 72. Gorshin's wife of 48 years, ...

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