The best episode directed by James Neilson is "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (1)", rated 8.5/10 from 2 user votes. It was "written by Russell Thorndike". "The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (1)" aired on 2/9/1964 and is rated 1.5 point(s) higher than their second highest rated, "A Man Greatly Beloved".
A poor 18th century English coastal farming community survives the King's ruinous taxes thanks to a smuggling ring created by its masked leader called the Scarecrow. The ring's success leads King George to order the Royal Army's General Pugh to capture and execute the ringleaders. It is a battle both of wits and action that the Scarecrow must win to save not only his own life but those of the men he leads while keeping the vital smuggling operation running.
Director: James Neilson
Writer: Russell Thorndike
A precocious, pigtailed girl attaches herself to a grumpy loner in the hopes of learning his secrets.
Director: James Neilson
Writer: N/A
After a robbery aided by a rigged timepiece, Batman and Robin deduce the Clock King must be in Gotham City. Disguised as a pop art expert, the villain brings his latest masterpiece to the Parkhurst Gallery. But everyone is surprised when the sculpture turns out to be more than just a piece of art, and the Clock King makes off with a valuable time-related painting. Batman and Robin follow a clue to the villain's hideout, unaware that a trap awaits them.
Director: James Neilson
Writer: Bill Finger
Aunt Harriet purchases a clock as a birthday present for Bruce Wayne, unaware that it is a plant by the Clock King. But when the villain learns that a control switch meant for his final caper has been errantly placed on the timepiece, he breaks into Wayne Manor to retrieve it, nabbing some valuable watches in the meantime. Batman and Robin shortly deduce his master plan and race to stop him.
Director: James Neilson
Writer: Bill Finger
Alice Batson hires Slade, a private detective, to determine whether she has been swindled in her purchase of a worthless mine. (Pilot for the series. This production appeared on Schlitz Playhouse of Stars)
Director: James Neilson
Writer: Frank Gruber
Reed and Malloy have to think outside the box to capture an intelligent yet neglected teenage purse snatcher. Their efforts to talk sense into him before he commits a much more serious crime prove to be futile.
Director: James Neilson
Writer: Michael Donovan