"Batman" (1992) TV series 1992-1995

Writers:

Pat Allee (writer)
Boyd Kirkland (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3

Release Date:

5 September 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Action | Crime | Drama | Family | Fantasy | Mystery | Thriller

Plot:

The Dark Knight battles crime in Gotham City with occasional help from Robin and Batgirl.

Plot Keywords:

Gotham | Double Life | Gadget Car | Revenge | Haunted By Past

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 2 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

 (Series Cast Summary - 4 of 87)

Kevin Conroy	...	Batman / ... (85 episodes, 1992-1995)
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.	...	Alfred Pennyworth / ... (57 episodes, 1992-1995)
Bob Hastings	...	Commissioner James Gordon / ... (55 episodes, 1992-1994)
Loren Lester	...	Dick Grayson / ... (45 episodes, 1992-1995)

Also Known As:

Batman: The Animated Series (USA) (promotional title)
The Adventures of Batman & Robin (USA) (new title)

Runtime:

22 min (85 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-PG | USA:Unrated (DVD rating) | USA:TV-G (A few episodes) | Netherlands:6 | Brazil:Livre | Singapore:PG | Iceland:L

Company:

DC Comics

Trivia:

All voice acting was, unlike most voice-over work, performed ensemble. This means that all the voice actors performed their lines in a room together, rather than at separate times in different locations. Mark Hamill was the only cast member allowed to perform his Joker voice while standing, to make it easier to infuse the character with the manic energy the role required. All the other actors did their voices sitting down.

Quotes:

Selina Kyle: You've got to admit there's something between us.
Batman: Yes. It's the law.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Animaniacs: Flipper Parody/Temporary Insanity/Operation: Lollipop/What Are We? (#1.6)" (1993)

Soundtrack:

Cuéntale

Finally, someone got Batman right.

Forget the camp & cheese of the previous Batman cartoons...this is a masterpiece! The depiction of Batman fighting both the psychos of Gotham City and his inner demons spawned from the murder of his parents years ago is superb. For years Anime had proved that animation need not be just for kids. Batman: The Animated Series solidifies that conclusion.

Kevin Conroy has the perfect voice for both Batman and Bruce Wayne (there is a very obvious distinction). Mark Hamill gives the Joker sadism, sarcasm, and lunacy without resorting to goofiness. Efram Zimblast Jr. makes an excellent Alfred by being loyal, yet openly concerned about his employer's choice of career.

This series is coming to DVD soon - I'm getting in line!