The Last Laugh (Batman: The Animated Series)

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“The Last Laugh”
Batman: The Animated Series episode
Episode no. Season 1
Episode 4
Written by Carl Swenson
Directed by Kevin Altieri
Original airdate September 22nd, 1992
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The Last Laugh is the fourth episode of the Warner Bros. animated television series Batman: The Animated Series. It first aired on September 22, 1992 and was written by Carl Swenson and directed by Kevin Altieri.

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[edit] Plot Summary

The Joker employs a lethal mind altering laughing gas to transform the citizens of Gotham into total fools. If Batman doesn't stop the Clown Prince of crime, everyone will soon go totally mad, including his friend and butler, Alfred.


[edit] Reaction

Many fans criticised the episode because it was very like an old Super Friends episode where the Joker just causes trouble for no reason and Batman stops him. Batman's involvement in the episode had no motivation. It also lacks some of the psychological driven elements that we have seen in previous episodes. Bruce Timm also admitted that the script was poor and that it was somewhat like the t.v show of the 60's.

[edit] Cast

Actor Role
Kevin Conroy Batman/Bruce Wayne
Bob Hastings Driver
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Alfred Pennyworth
Mark Hamill The Joker
Mari Devon Summer Gleeson
Pat Fraley Jest
Richard Moll Computer

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