When Things Were Rotten (1975)

09/10/1975 (US) • 30m

Comedy, Action & Adventure

Overview

When Things Were Rotten is an American situation comedy television series created in 1975 by Mel Brooks and aired for half a season by ABC. A parody of the Robin Hood legend, the series starred Richard Gautier as Robin Hood. Also in the regular cast were Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell as Alan-a-Dale, Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Ron Rifkin as Prince John, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, and David Sabin as Little John. Richard Dimitri played a dual role as identical twin brothers; Renaldo was one of the Merry Men, while Bertram was the Sheriff's right-hand man.

Top Billed Cast

Richard Gautier

Robin Hood

13 Episodes

Dick Van Patten

Friar Tuck

13 Episodes

Henry Polic II

The Sheriff of Nottingham

13 Episodes

Bernie Kopell

Alan-A-Dale

13 Episodes

Misty Rowe

Maid Marian

13 Episodes

Richard Dimitri

Bertram / Renaldo

13 Episodes

David Sabin

Little John

13 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

1975 | 13 Episodes

Season 1 of When Things Were Rotten premiered on September 10, 1975.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

Keywords

robin hood

satire

middle ages (476-1453)

based on myths, legends or folklore

sitcom

12th century

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