Batman (1966) 1x3 · Complete & Trusted

Burgess Meredith's iconic Penguin "quack" was actually a way to hide the irritation his throat felt from the prop cigarettes he had to smoke for the role.

In the third episode of the classic 1966 series, titled " Fine Feathered Finks ," the Dynamic Duo faces the first appearance of the Penguin (played by Burgess Meredith). The episode originally aired on January 19, 1966. 🦇 Episode Recap: " Fine Feathered Finks " Batman (1966) 1x3

"Holy high-wire! 🦇 The Penguin has returned to Gotham with a flock of... umbrellas? ☂️ Tune in to see if Batman and Robin can solve this feathered mystery before they’re crushed! #Batman66 #ClassicTV #BurgessMeredith #DynamicDuo" Burgess Meredith's iconic Penguin "quack" was actually a

: Batman and Robin investigate a giant umbrella at the local pier, only to be captured. The episode ends on a classic cliffhanger with the heroes facing a "death worse than fate"—being flattened by a giant hydraulic press. 🦇 Episode Recap: " Fine Feathered Finks "