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When Things Were Rotten (1975)

7.2/10 Ended 30 min Sep 10, 1975 1 Season
Comedy Action & Adventure

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.

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Show Details

Original Title When Things Were Rotten
Original Language EN
Status Ended
Type Scripted
Total Episodes 13
Total Seasons 1
Popularity 6.4

Networks

ABC
US

Cast

Richard Gautier
Richard Gautier
Robin Hood
13 episodes
Dick Van Patten
Dick Van Patten
Friar Tuck
13 episodes
Henry Polic II
Henry Polic II
The Sheriff of Nottingham
13 episodes
Bernie Kopell
Bernie Kopell
Alan-A-Dale
13 episodes
Misty Rowe
Misty Rowe
Maid Marian
13 episodes
Richard Dimitri
Richard Dimitri
Bertram / Renaldo
13 episodes
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David Sabin
Little John
13 episodes
Ron Rifkin
Ron Rifkin
Prince John
9 episodes
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Jimmy Martinez
Sylvester
5 episodes
Jane A. Johnston
Jane A. Johnston
Princess Isabelle
3 episodes
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Frank Delfino
Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)
3 episodes
Joseph Maher
Joseph Maher
The Emissary
2 episodes

Key Crew

Created By Mel Brooks
Producer Mel Brooks, Norman Steinberg
Music Artie Butler

Seasons

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Season 1
13 episodes 1975

Networks

ABC
US

Videos & Trailers

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

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Keywords

robin hood satire middle ages (476-1453) based on myths, legends or folklore sitcom 12th century

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Details
First Air Date September 10, 1975
Last Air Date December 3, 1975
Country US
Language EN
Status Ended
Popularity 6.4
Links
IMDb

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