Dickie Goodman (1934-1989) was an American novelty record producer and performer, primarily known for his work in the genre of comedy and novelty music. He gained prominence in the 1950s and 1960s for his innovative use of sound collages and sampling, where he would splice snippets of popular songs into his own recordings to create humorous dialogue and commentary. One of his most notable works is "Batman and His Grandmother" (1966), which cleverly combined the Batman TV show's theme with various pop culture references, reaching the Billboard Hot 100. Another significant hit was "The Flying Saucer" (1956), one of the first examples of a break-in record, where Goodman used excerpts from multiple songs and sound bites to create a narrative. Goodman's impact on music is evident in his influence on later artists and the evolution of sampling and mashup culture. His pioneering techniques foreshadowed the rise of hip-hop and electronic music, where sampling became a fundamental aspect. Despite being categorized primarily as a novelty artist, Goodman's creative approach to music production laid groundwork for future generations of musicians.