Batman: Hi Diddle Riddle

"I don't know who he is behind that mask of his, but I do know when we need him... and we need him now!"

- Commissioner Gordon

"Hi Diddle Riddle" is the premiere episode of the live-action superhero fantasy series Batman. The episode was directed by Robert Butler with a teleplay written by Lorenzo Semple, Jr. It was produced by William Dozier. The episode first aired on ABC on Wednesday, January 12th, 1966 at 7:30 pm. The series stars Adam West and Burt Ward as the caped crusaders Batman and Robin, who are also known by their civilian identities, Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson. The series also stars Alan Napier as Bruce's trusty butler, Alfred, Neil Hamilton as Commissioner Gordon, Stafford Repp as Chief O'Hara and Madge Blake as Aunt Harriet Cooper.

Quotes

 * Commissioner Gordon: I don't know who he is behind that mask of his, but I do know when we need him... and we need him now!

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 * Harry: Watch them fish eggs, Molly. They're full of calories. You'll blow up like a balloon.
 * Molly: Who cares? I'm hungry.
 * Harry: I care. Get fat, you won't be able to get through the manholes anymore. Then what use you be?

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 * Bruce Wayne: Yes, commissioner?
 * Commissioner Gordon: You'll never guess who's on the loose. Your old archenemy. The Riddler.
 * Bruce Wayne: Good heavens!
 * Dick Grayson: Him again!
 * Commissioner Gordon: Will you come to headquarters right away?
 * Bruce Wayne: It'll be a pleasure, Commissioner Gordon.