‘The Purr-Fect Crime’ episode airs on ‘Batman’ 50 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1966)


Video: 'The Purrfect Cliffhanger Part One'

(Wednesday, March 16, 1966, 7:30-8:00 p.m. EDT) — Catwoman steals some priceless art and Batman & Robin take chase on tonight’s episode of the ABC live action television series Batman.

In 1997, TV Guide ranked this episode (combined with tomorrow night’s “Better Luck Next Time” conclusion) #86 on its “100 Greatest Episodes of All Time” list.