When Things Were Rotten

When Things Were Rotten(1975)

Ended
September 10, 1975
30 min/episode

1

Season

13

Episodes

TMDB7.210

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.

Created by

Mel Brooks

Trailer

Classic TV Theme: When Things Were Rotten (Mel Brooks)
Classic TV Theme: When Things Were Rotten (Mel Brooks)

Seasons

Season 1

13 episodes • 1975

Cast

Crew

Networks

ABC

Details

Original Language

en

Country of Origin

US

Type

Scripted

Production

Paramount Television, Crossbow Productions

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