Episode #053 - Paging The Crime Doctor
Original Airdate - September 17th, 1993 - Second Season Finale
Dr. Matthew Thorne, forced into losing his medical license and becoming
the crime doctor by his younger brother, crime bass Rupert Thorne,
must perform delicate surgery on Rupert. He can't do it alone, and
kidnaps Dr. Leslie Thompkins to assist. Batman discovers Leslie's
disappearance, and rushes to track her down.
Screens by Bleu Unicorn
Pans by Bird Boy
Review by Robin III |
Credits
Story by Mike W. Barr, Laren Bright
Teleplay by Randy Rogel, Martin Pasko
Directed by Frank Paur
Music Composed by Shirley Walker
Animation by Dong Yang Animation Co., LTD.
Voices
Kevin Conroy as Batman
Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Alfred
Rodger Dumpass as Hoffman
Joseph Campanella as Matthew Thorne
Linda Dangcil as Woman
George Dzundza as Chubb
Gary Kroeger as Beechum
Diana Muldaur as Leslie Thompkins
John Vernon as Rupert Thorne |
Screen Grabs
Pans
Quotes
THORNE: You think you iced the Batman, hun? Heh heh heh. . .
Not on your best day, Jake! I'd cover my back if I were you.
--
LESLIE: You never follow my instructions. Your Father, God rest him, he
called you stubborn from the day you were born. Always used to say you
had a very hard head, he didn't know the half of it!
--
MATT WALKS INTO THE ROOM WITH A SYRINGE IN HIS HAND.
LESLIE: Of course, that's for me, isn't it? My payment for services
rendered? You're no better than your brother.
MATT: I'm sorry, Leslie. I don't have any choice.
MATT STABS THE THUG HOLDING LESLIE WITH THE SYRINGE.
--
BATMAN GRABS LESLIE IN MID-FALL AND SWINGS HER UP TO A WINDOW LEDGE.
LESLIE (relieved): I thought I told you to take the day off!
--
BRUCE: Bruce Wayne, Dr. Thorne. Thomas Wayne's son. Did you get my
letter?
MATT: Yes. Thomas Wayne. . .
BRUCE: I told you I could help you with your legal costs. Maybe even put
in a good word for the judge.
MATT: Yes, but what do you get out of it?
BRUCE: Well, there is something you can do for me. . .
MATT (disgusted): I knew it! I knew there'd be a catch. Sorry, Mr.
Wayne, Matthew Thorne is no longer for sale.
BRUCE: I'm not looking for any illegal favors!
MATT (angered): What then?!
BRUCE: Something you know. Something only you can give me.
BRUCE MUSTERS UP COURAGE.
BRUCE: Tell me about my father.
MATT LOOKS SURPRISED, THEN HAPPY. HE TAKES BRUCE BY THE SHOULDER AND
SITS HIM DOWN AT THE TABLE TO TALK.
Review: The only real
worthwhile moments in this episode were ones dealing with Thomas Wayne,
especially the final scene between Bruce and Matthew Thorne. It added a
depth to the whole dealing rather than just a situation with Rupert
Thorne and the medical laser (which was quite weak).
The animation wasn't terribly special. It had some spastic movements
such as Batman's flips away from the laser. The episode was also
extremely dark compared to other episodes. It was difficult to see
objects and even characters at times. This didn't exactly suit the
scenes considering they took place in a doctor's office and in an
operating room. One would expect a bit more light when operating on
someone.
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