Frontier Fanny was a villainess in the 1960s Batman series. She was portrayed by Hermione Baddeley.
History[]
She was Calamity Jan's crusty mother. She constantly asks Shame when he plans to marry Jan, and won't let them kiss until he does. She helped Jan release him from prison and was the second female member of Shame's second gang.
Known Associates[]
While Batman and Robin don't go into crimefighting alone, Frontier Fanny has some associates that help her, Calamity Jan and Shame in her crimes.
- Calamity Jan (portrayed by Dina Merrill) - Fanny’s daughter and Shame's fiancée. She is a member of Shame’s gang and her name is a spoof of Calamity Jane.
- Shame (portrayed by Cliff Robertson) - Her daughter’s fiancée and soon to be son-in-law. The Conniving Cowboy of Crime who wields his trusty six shooter and is quite clever despite his dimwitted look.
- Fred (portrayed by Barry Dennen) - A Mexican with a British accent and member of Shame's second gang. He claims to be from Mexico, but his accent seems to place him somewhere in England. His full name is Fernando Ricardo Enrique Dominquez.
- Chief Standing Pat (portrayed by Victor Lundin) - An Indian who converses in smoke signals issued by his cigar. He is a member of Shame's second gang. His name is a spoof on Chief Sitting Bull.
- Two unnamed thugs - Ominous members of Shame's second gang who were present for the fistfights.
Appearances[]
Season 3