DC COMICS: Batman '66 (Batman s3 ep 1 Penguin)

Batman '66 in the Media

ENTER BATGIRL, EXIT PENGUIN:
The Penguin plans to gain immunity from the law by becoming the police commissioner's son-in-law. He kidnaps Commissioner Gordon's daughter, Barbara, and threatens her into agreeing to marry him. Unknown to him, Barbara Gordon has a secret crime fighting identity, Batgirl. Alfred learns of her secret when he is brought to Penguin's hideout instead of a preacher, and Batman and Robin realize just how valuable their new ally is when they find themselves hopelessly strung up in Penguin's lair.

MONITOR'S NOTES: Batgirl

 * This marked the first appearance of Barbara "Batgirl" Gordon, as portrayed by Yvonne Craig. Originally she was scheduled to get her own show, which was to have served as a lead in to this show. However, it was decided to add the character to the cast as an ally to Batman.