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'''"The Baffles Puzzle"''' is the second episode of ''[[Super Friends (1973 TV series)|Super Friends]]'' season one. It aired on September 15, 1973 on [[ABC]]. It was produced by [[Iwao Takamoto]], and directed by [[Charles A. Nichols]].
'''"The Baffles Puzzle"''' is the second episode of ''[[Super Friends (1973 TV series)|Super Friends]]'' season one. It aired on [[September 15]], [[1973]] on [[ABC]]. It was produced by [[Iwao Takamoto]], and directed by [[Charles A. Nichols]].


Professor Baffles sets out to use his compound to destroy all literature that has corrupted mankind, all the while he is being manipulated by thugs using his invention to steal money from the government.
Professor Baffles sets out to use his compound to destroy all literature that has corrupted mankind, all the while he is being manipulated by thugs using his invention to steal money from the government.


==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
==Characters==
==Characters==
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==Organizations==
==Organizations==
* [[Super Friends]]
* [[Super Friends (team)|Super Friends]]
* [[Junior Super Friends]]
* [[Junior Super Friends]]
* [[Secret Department of Investigation]]
* [[Secret Department of Investigation]]
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==Production==
==Production==
===Development===
===Development===
===Filming===
===Filming===
==Music==
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].


==Release==
Dates are in order of release:


==Music==
* United States: September 15, 1973 on ABC
The music was composed by [[Hoyt Curtin]].
* [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]: [[September 11]], [[1976]] at 10:30 am on [[ITV]]


==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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==Critical reception==
==Critical reception==
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
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* In the United States:
** [[January 5]], [[2010]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''[[Super Friends!: Season One, Volume One]]'' on DVD.


==References==
==References==
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The Baffles Puzzle
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Premiere date September 15, 1973
Director(s) Charles A. Nichols
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"The Baffles Puzzle" is the second episode of Super Friends season one. It aired on September 15, 1973 on ABC. It was produced by Iwao Takamoto, and directed by Charles A. Nichols.

Professor Baffles sets out to use his compound to destroy all literature that has corrupted mankind, all the while he is being manipulated by thugs using his invention to steal money from the government.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Robin Casey Kasem
Batman Olan Soule
Narrator (voice only) Ted Knight
Superman/Clark Kent Danny Dark
Wonder Woman Shannon Farnon
Aquaman Norman Alden
Marvin White Franklin Welker
Wonder Dog Franklin Welker
Rock collector Unavailable
Wendy Harris Sherry Alberoni
Colonel Wilcox John Stephenson
Professor Baffles/Mr. Mergen Casey Kasem
Driver Shannon Farnon
Security guard John Stephenson
Rudy's partner Casey Kasem
Arnie Unavailable
Harv John Stephenson
Storeroom guard Casey Kasem
Dabney Norman Alden
Darby Franklin Welker


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The music was composed by Hoyt Curtin.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

Behind the scenes

  • The Super Friends are referred to as the Justice League.
  • This is the first time Superman appears as Clark Kent.
  • The American National Museum ended up being referred to exclusively as the American Museum.
  • The Nal Library, as it was referred to on the building, was verbally referred to as the Central Library.

Errors

  • The first time Colonel Wilcox refers to the Super Friends as gentlemen, he ignores the fact that there's also Wonder Woman. Even though he says "Gentlemen and Wonder Woman" the second time around, it's unclear why the writer(s) couldn't go back and fix it the first time.
  • Batman's chest insignia keeps on disappearing and reappearing while inside the strongroom.

Critical reception

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References

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