That's awesome that you met Frank. I was always a huge fan of his growing up. His Riddler and impressions were fantastic. His Burt Lancaster was legendary.
Yes his movements and gestures were a major part of the Riddler. How he leaps real fast to each medevil death/torture device in the candle wax episode is great, he WAS the Riddler !!! Seems funny now but we picked up as kids how scary evil and sick he was describing to the blonde girl how "fun" and "sweet and beautiful," torture/death chambers were !!!
Not only was Frank great with the Riddler's laugh, he was bouncy and acrobatic on the show. His impressions were great, and I have to say, he gave one of the most memorable performances ever on the original Star Trek.
@@haroldthomas9994 You reminded me of his appearance in Star Trek. Great performance indeed. He played 1 of the 2 guys who hated each other because they had half white and half black faces, but on different sides of their face.
Legend!! Love this Man! The Riddler Back in the 60's!! To be A child at that time, and to watch him on Bat Man! The Best! Before the Mental Character Trip of Jim Carey and Robin Williams, it was ''This Guy'' Here Frank Gorshin. Jerry Lewis was in Full Effect! With his Brand Of ''Out There Nutty Wit''. But Frank Held his own on Bat Man! Fantastic! Love him!! This Man is a Pure Trip!
I don't think any comedians made me laugh as much as Frank Gorshin - he was more than anyone can imagine especially as the Riddle for Batman in the 60s. Plus on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Having watched Gorshin's performances in Season 1 of Batman, I think it's clear that Jim Carrey was the perfect actor to play the Riddler in that movie, because their acting styles are so similar.
Loved and enjoyed the late Frank Goshen. I had the pleasure to see him in a play downtown Chicago, during intermission he did impressions of the Duke and Burt Lancaster .Wow what talent and a nice guy.
He was in a 1981 2 part tele-movie called ''Goliath Awaits'' about a sunken British cruise liner sunk by a German U-Boat in 1939 and 300+ passengers survived and has lived for over 40 years undetected. He played the part of Mr Wesker, the right hand man of leader Mr McKenzie(Christopher Lee). The mere sight of Mr Wesker was enough to scare the crap out of you, and when he spoke(deep Irish accent) was a double scary whammy. Just watched this again for the first time since I was a kid and he was just as scary. They made him look about 15 years older in 1981 compared to this 1997 clip. This man IS legendary.
Let me tell u guys, I was 4 yo that time, whenever The Riddler starts to appear on the screen with that intro trumpet riddler theme, I start to sweat and get goosebumps. I was scared but at the same time fascinated by Frank Gorshin. What was bright & colorful became dark & freaky to me. It was like... he wasn't human at all. None of the other villains had that effect on me.
@@adriennerobinson1180 A lot of it of course was that I was still so young with my own world to interpret. Hehe... But I guess that's how unusual brilliant acting does to a child's mind.
I met this guy before , I worked at this Hotel & he was complaining about his hotel room & they sent him over to the courtyard by Marriott....HAHA.. he was doing stand up comedy at the Grill 93 in Andover , MA....
@@RobTheNotary Lmao. Yes, 'Fair Deal Dan'. Loved it when an intoxicated Frank, sees Fred Gwynn coming towards him at the police station. Frank thinks he's having the delirium tremors, but it's only Herman wanting to say goodbye. Classic.
Last time I saw this was when it originally aired , , , , been stressed out lately , , , I needed this , , so thanks for uploading this video man , , , , life sure made a lot more sense in 1997 , , , , ,👍
A lot of fun watching this knowing Conan would voice the Riddler in the 'LEGO Batman Movie' that came out almost exactly 20 years later, in February 2017. Gorshin was so incredibly talented and funny.
Until someone better comes along (which I doubt will happen), when you think Riddler you think Frank Gorshin. He also sticks out in my mind for his portrayal of Commissioner Bele in the Star Trek TOS episode "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield."
Yeah, Frank's rapid fire facial expression changes, that LAUGH, and just the whole "taunting" factor made him the best of the original 4 I think. Burgess Meredith was an AMAZING Penguin at #2, Cesar Romero was a VERY close #3 as the Joker, and Lee Meriweather as Catwoman was #4, what can I say, she was SMOKING HOT, but WAAAY WAAAY WAAAAAAY too much competition from the other bois...
I was chubby for Earth Kitt's cat woman growl/purr. Each to his own, I guess. Takes all kinds to fill the freeways....... I met Julie Newmar at a comics convention, though, and WOOF ! She was hot !
I met him too, great sense of humor, humility, warmth, a wonderful fellow to pack so much talent . Got his autograph next to a picture of 'Beal' in my Star Trek book . He even did a little Kisk Douglas for us ! Ha ! Command performance!
Frank Gorshin, great as The Riddler, of course, but even better as the American Army tank driver who was forced to drive a German Tank in the third season episode of, "Combat." 👍😂
Frank seemed a little unsure about something that wasn't included before his entry, but that only made the high-energy routines pop even more. He loved having Conan's sincere admiration and wanted to be at his best. I keep hearing what a nice guy he was and I'm glad. He was one of several impressionists, but he was the one touched by genius--an edginess at the brink of the void, which I sometimes feel in Jim Carrey when he's up for it.
HE WAS A HELL OF A GUY!!!!!,!, we saw Him do a One Man Stand Up Gig Here At Orange Coast College!!!,! It Was Simply Brilliant!!,!!! We Were So Lucky!!!!! ManyThanx
Conan referred to the Batman TV series being 30 years prior to this episode with Frank Gorshin. Then I realized this particular 1997 episode with Conan was 26 YEARS AGO! Wow…..that means I’m getting really old and it’s nearly time for the dirt nap.
Frank Gorshin was a gifted comedian. In the mid 1960’s a number of A list actors competed to be in the show. Their children or grandchildren were begging them to see if they could get an appearance on the show.
Without a doubt, the greatest Batman character of all time. No one else comes close. He is still my definition of The Riddler, and the Riddler is my favorite Batman character because of him. My only disappointment is that they don't mention his one-off appearance as Loki on "Star Trek".
He was great in 12 Monkeys. I am so glad Terry Gilliam got to get him in his flick. What a catch!!! He does two or three "Riddler-isms" and I just lose it everytime I watch 12 Monkeys (the movie, not the lame series)
Mr. Frank Gorshen...."YOU ARE SO COOL!!!!".....LOLOLOL... (Laughing like the Riddler!) Some people are born to do what they love the best, Mr. Frank Gorshen is one of these people! Bless you Mr. Frank Gorshen!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
I would have loved to admit him in real life such a huge fan of him from the original Batman show with Adam West he was always the number one favorite character on Batman along with Cesar Romero and false face until one day I was in the supermarket playing around with my sister imitating him oh my God I think the Riddler is that's the best compliment rest in peace Frank
RIP Frank Gorshin (April 5, 1933 - May 17, 2005), aged 72
You will be remembered as a legend.
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I met Frank, he was such a cool down-to-earth guy. His best character was himself in real life.
His grave is open to public in Pittsburgh too
That's such a beautiful thing to say.
@@stevenfrasier5718 Thank You. I really meant that.
That's awesome that you met Frank. I was always a huge fan of his growing up. His Riddler and impressions were fantastic. His Burt Lancaster was legendary.
Aww
Gorshin was a generational talent.
Whoa … generational? He was certainly talented, but generational? No.
Frank Gorshin went beyond impressions... He was a shape-shifter.
He made the campy colorful hilarious, ridiculous Batman TV series.... DARK!
I was afraid of the dude when I was like 4yo.
Yes his movements and gestures were a major part of the Riddler. How he leaps real fast to each medevil death/torture device in the candle wax episode is great, he WAS the Riddler !!! Seems funny now but we picked up as kids how scary evil and sick he was describing to the blonde girl how "fun" and "sweet and beautiful," torture/death chambers were !!!
Amen!
This guy was the best Riddler ever! Best laugh!
all time classic
I agree he’s fantastic. His face was like play doe.
the only
Supposedly inspired by Richard Widmark as Tommy Udo in Kiss of Death….
@@Mpshfromlowell64totally! If you watch Widmark, there is no doubt!
Frank Gorshin is the gold standard
"It was tough enough getting into my own tights!" Classic wit!
A Legend! Sad that Frank's been gone 15 years already.
But he lives on in our minds and videos.
@Mr Magician junior Adam West?
Not only was Frank great with the Riddler's laugh, he was bouncy and acrobatic on the show. His impressions were great, and I have to say, he gave one of the most memorable performances ever on the original Star Trek.
@@haroldthomas9994 You reminded me of his appearance in Star Trek. Great performance indeed. He played 1 of the 2 guys who hated each other because they had half white and half black faces, but on different sides of their face.
@Mr Magician junior Julie Newmar and Burt Ward are still with us.
Julie was the quintessential Catwoman. Imho.
The best impressionist ever.
I laughed my ass off at the Sullivan act ! Excellent.
Loved those green tights . Still like ballet he did move almost like a dancer.
Frank Gorshin was a Boss.
Frank was my uncle. He is dearly missed.
He was a good actor too.
Such an iconic laugh. *RIP,* Frank Gorshin.
Legend!! Love this Man! The Riddler Back in the 60's!! To be A child at that time, and to watch him on Bat Man! The Best! Before the Mental Character Trip of Jim Carey and Robin Williams, it was ''This Guy'' Here Frank Gorshin. Jerry Lewis was in Full Effect! With his Brand Of ''Out There Nutty Wit''. But Frank Held his own on Bat Man! Fantastic! Love him!! This Man is a Pure Trip!
I don't think any comedians made me laugh as much as Frank Gorshin - he was more than anyone can imagine especially as the Riddle for Batman in the 60s. Plus on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Frank Gorshin will always be my favorite riddler. Used to watch Batman 66 with my Grandma growing up in the 80s. That Giggle got me going
Having watched Gorshin's performances in Season 1 of Batman, I think it's clear that Jim Carrey was the perfect actor to play the Riddler in that movie, because their acting styles are so similar.
Truth Indeed RIH Frank Gorshen
Frank Gorshin was the funniest man who was ever paid to take a dive fighting Adam West.
Very, Very funny interview, first time I've seen it, he was fantastic.
I had the pleasure of speaking with Mr. Gorshin later in his career. He couldn't have been nicer. A gentleman and a real pro.
Best Riddler EVER
Loved and enjoyed the late Frank Goshen. I had the pleasure to see him in a play downtown Chicago, during intermission he did impressions of the Duke and Burt Lancaster .Wow what talent and a nice guy.
And he never got enough credit for his impressions
All the actors who played villians on TV"s 60's Batman are legend.
Love when he told that joke and did his Riddler laugh
And the best part is that it sounded so natural.
Yes, and hearing his Burt Lancaster was always a treat.
Lol,Yes
Also loved his Kirk Douglas impressions!
What a fantastic interview of Frank. Absolutely hysterical.
Great impressions
He was hilarious on Dean Martin roasts also.
"It was tough enough, getting into my own tights." 😅😆😃😀🤣
I would bet the entire cast and crew wanted in on Julie's tights. Vavoom!
Very talented
He was in a 1981 2 part tele-movie called ''Goliath Awaits'' about a sunken British cruise liner sunk by a German U-Boat in 1939 and 300+ passengers survived and has lived for over 40 years undetected. He played the part of Mr Wesker, the right hand man of leader Mr McKenzie(Christopher Lee). The mere sight of Mr Wesker was enough to scare the crap out of you, and when he spoke(deep Irish accent) was a double scary whammy. Just watched this again for the first time since I was a kid and he was just as scary. They made him look about 15 years older in 1981 compared to this 1997 clip. This man IS legendary.
He was excellent in 12 Monkeys which is a great movie. Bruce Willis, Brad Pitt, Madeline Stowe , viral contamination of Earth, time travel...
Let me tell u guys, I was 4 yo that time, whenever The Riddler starts to appear on the screen with that intro trumpet riddler theme, I start to sweat and get goosebumps. I was scared but at the same time fascinated by Frank Gorshin. What was bright & colorful became dark & freaky to me. It was like... he wasn't human at all.
None of the other villains had that effect on me.
Oh wow
@@adriennerobinson1180
A lot of it of course was that I was still so young with my own world to interpret.
Hehe...
But I guess that's how unusual brilliant acting does to a child's mind.
Incredible sense of humor that is still fresh.
Frank Gorshin was also a great impressionist of big stars of the day .
... such a huge talent ... ! Frank Gorshin forever
Loved him and especially his Riddler laugh! 😀
He was a great entertainer! I saw his standup show once on tv, and never laughed more!
Frank you were beautiful sweetheart! My favorite Batman vlian!❤
what a great guest
I met this guy before , I worked at this Hotel & he was complaining about his hotel room & they sent him over to the courtyard by Marriott....HAHA.. he was doing stand up comedy at the Grill 93 in Andover , MA....
I'm the minority opinion around here but Gorshin always seemed insufferable to me. Real narcissist.
A young Conan here doesn’t realize Frank is just kidding when he asks what debauchery is.
Frank Gorshin is one of THE great entertainers of all time.
I remember him on an episode of the Munsters playing a shady car dealer selling Herman a junk car.
Fair Deal Dan
And on The Untouchables
@@RobTheNotary Lmao. Yes, 'Fair Deal Dan'. Loved it when an intoxicated Frank, sees Fred Gwynn coming towards him at the police station. Frank thinks he's having the delirium tremors, but it's only Herman wanting to say goodbye. Classic.
Frank has a wonderful smile
To see Frank Gorshin live was an undeniable treat, boy was he funny to see in person…
What a funny, funny man.
He was my favorite villain on Batman also. R.I.P. Mr. Gorshen
Last time I saw this was when it originally aired , , , , been stressed out lately , , , I needed this , , so thanks for uploading this video man , , , , life sure made a lot more sense in 1997 , , , , ,👍
A lot of fun watching this knowing Conan would voice the Riddler in the 'LEGO Batman Movie' that came out almost exactly 20 years later, in February 2017. Gorshin was so incredibly talented and funny.
Jus watched Star Trek with Frank Gorshin as Bele. Good stuff good memory
Happy Birthday Frank Gorshin🎂04-05-2022!
No one did a better impression of someone than Gorshin doing Lancaster.
Rich Little was real good doing Johnny Carson.
I think Conan realized about half way through he was playing the straight man.
I thought Conan always played the straight man. (Sorry, I never thought he was much of a comedian. )
this man is incredible ! he had me laugh
Thank you !
Frank is great men.
カークとバートのものまねは最高ですね。🤣
ありがとうございます。😊🌺
Frank is good at impressions like Jim Carrey and they both made great Riddlers.
Yes. They're both made of the same substance, aren't they?
@@Tmanaz480 Perhaps you're correct sir.
Wildly under rated
I always Loved Frank Gershon as The Riddler. RIH
God. That band is unbelievable!!
For fans wondering his grave site is open to public outside Pittsburgh its an awesome one too
QUITE MEMORABLE PERFORMER & A SEEMING NICE FELLA AS WELL. I RECALL HIM FONDLY>
Frank was so Masterful,One of a kind RIH
Great men !
Thanks, BB. Merry Christmas.
Gorshon was the best Riddler
Until someone better comes along (which I doubt will happen), when you think Riddler you think Frank Gorshin. He also sticks out in my mind for his portrayal of Commissioner Bele in the Star Trek TOS episode "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield."
Yeah, Frank's rapid fire facial expression changes, that LAUGH, and just the whole "taunting" factor made him the best of the original 4 I think. Burgess Meredith was an AMAZING Penguin at #2, Cesar Romero was a VERY close #3 as the Joker, and Lee Meriweather as Catwoman was #4, what can I say, she was SMOKING HOT, but WAAAY WAAAY WAAAAAAY too much competition from the other bois...
I agree with the first three, but Julie Newmar is the one, for me. She's 'purfect'.
Caesar Romero was my favorite character on the show,then the Riddler, then The Burgess Meredith.
I was chubby for Earth Kitt's cat woman growl/purr. Each to his own, I guess. Takes all kinds to fill the freeways....... I met Julie Newmar at a comics convention, though, and WOOF ! She was hot !
@@waynej2608 I can't decide...either Newmar or Eartha Kitt. One thing I'll say, from what I hear, is that Halle Berry was AWFUL!
Grew up seeing this guy....still no one else like him.
What a terrific performer.
He does a hilarious Walter Matthau trying to get some Rice Krispies.
“It was tough enough getting into my own tights!”
That’s golden.😂😂😂😂😂
What a guest! He gave them the full Monty! RIP.
I met him too, great sense of humor, humility, warmth, a wonderful fellow to pack so much talent . Got his autograph next to a picture of 'Beal' in my Star Trek book . He even did a little Kisk Douglas for us ! Ha ! Command performance!
Frank Gorshin, great as The Riddler, of course, but even better as the American Army tank driver who was forced to drive a German Tank in the third season episode of, "Combat." 👍😂
Great clips. Thanks 😂
Absolute brilliance. His rehearsed talent and his spontaneity.
That Ed Sullivan routine was hilarious
Frank did Burt Lancaster
He was in the AFI for James Cagney
Did a great Kirk Douglas .
He does a great Cagney and Brando, too. And Peter Falk. Awesome.
Can you imagine Gorshin, John Byner, and Mel Blanc on the same stage? We'd all need Xanax.
Frank seemed a little unsure about something that wasn't included before his entry, but that only made the high-energy routines pop even more. He loved having Conan's sincere admiration and wanted to be at his best. I keep hearing what a nice guy he was and I'm glad. He was one of several impressionists, but he was the one touched by genius--an edginess at the brink of the void, which I sometimes feel in Jim Carrey when he's up for it.
"It was tough enough getting into my own tights!"
If you're a diablo 2 LOD fan
He was the voice of Marius the man who followed the dark wanderer
RIP you brave soul
HE WAS A HELL OF A GUY!!!!!,!, we saw Him do a One Man Stand Up Gig Here At Orange Coast College!!!,! It Was Simply Brilliant!!,!!! We Were So Lucky!!!!! ManyThanx
Frank was the cream of the Batman villain crop! Love you Frank!!❤
I met Burt Ward at a convention and he said Frank could smoke an entire cigarette in two tokes just before doing a scene
Conan referred to the Batman TV series being 30 years prior to this episode with Frank Gorshin. Then I realized this particular 1997 episode with Conan was 26 YEARS AGO! Wow…..that means I’m getting really old and it’s nearly time for the dirt nap.
Frank Gorshin was a gifted comedian. In the mid 1960’s a number of A list actors competed to be in the show. Their children or grandchildren were begging them to see if they could get an appearance on the show.
Without a doubt, the greatest Batman character of all time. No one else comes close. He is still my definition of The Riddler, and the Riddler is my favorite Batman character because of him.
My only disappointment is that they don't mention his one-off appearance as Loki on "Star Trek".
He was great in 12 Monkeys. I am so glad Terry Gilliam got to get him in his flick. What a catch!!! He does two or three "Riddler-isms" and I just lose it everytime I watch 12 Monkeys (the movie, not the lame series)
Yeah when Bruce Willis escaped the mental cell he does some weird puckering and says "he riddled his way out through the ventilation system"
@Michael Mohrle yep that was the thing he did in the television series. Hysterical to see it in 12 Monkeys!
He's the best bless him love his cagney
There’ve been a few great Batmans, and a few great Jokers, but only one great Riddler (Gorshin) and one great Penguin (Burgess Meredith).
Not enough time to get to his appearance on probably the most famous episode of the original Star Trek series.
Brilliant
Gorshin was a genius and the best Riddler. Carrey was great, but Gorshin is still king.
My father looking exactly like Frank. My father’s nickname was The Riddler.
The Best!
Amazing! Flawless!
Mr. Frank Gorshen...."YOU ARE SO COOL!!!!".....LOLOLOL... (Laughing like the Riddler!) Some people are born to do what they love the best, Mr. Frank Gorshen is one of these people! Bless you Mr. Frank Gorshen!👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃
Another great Impressionist was David Frye. he did mostly Political Impressions, the Kennedys', Lyndon Johnson, Humprhey, Nixon, Rockefeller.
Frank Gorshin and Guy Marks were two of the most talented people ever and too few people knew about them!
I would have loved to admit him in real life such a huge fan of him from the original Batman show with Adam West he was always the number one favorite character on Batman along with Cesar Romero and false face until one day I was in the supermarket playing around with my sister imitating him oh my God I think the Riddler is that's the best compliment rest in peace Frank
Billy Gannon in Warlock - "Go for your iron, Blaisdell" !!
Tip of the Day! Checkout Frank in The Big Story