The Penguin's a Jinx

"The Penguin's a Jinx" is an episode of Batman, first airing in the first season on ABC January 23, 1966 as its fourth installment. ABC rebroadcast the episode September 1, 1966 and May 18, 1967. Bruce Wayne's burning feet revive him just in time, and he retrieves from his pocket his cigarette lighter containing a lifetime supply of butane gas, and throws it into the fire. A sudden blast ensues, eating up the oxygen, putting the furnace out, and ... more

"The Penguin's a Jinx" is an episode of Batman, first airing in the first season on ABC January 23, 1966 as its fourth installment. ABC rebroadcast the episode September 1, 1966 and May 18, 1967. Bruce Wayne's burning feet revive him just in time, and he retrieves from his pocket his cigarette lighter containing a lifetime supply of butane gas, and throws it into the fire. A sudden blast ensues, eating up the oxygen, putting the furnace out, and throwing Bruce free from the net, far enough to make his escape. Later, at The Batcave, as The Penguin and his Finks cleverly eavesdrop courtesy of a bug he planted on The Batbrella, Batman and Robin decide that the Penguin's scheme is kidnapping actress Dawn Robbins, who is in town at a hotel in a penthouse apartment. Batman then discusses the whole scheme the Penguin must have. Batman and Robin go to Dawn (who is bored from the life of a movie star and wants to experience something exciting). They notify her that they believe she is in... less