The read
The series ran 1 season across 13 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb7.3/10
13 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Season 1 | 13 ep1975 |
Cast
- Richard GautierRobin Hood
- Dick Van PattenFriar Tuck
- Henry Polic IIThe Sheriff of Nottingham
- Bernie KopellAlan-A-Dale
- Misty RoweMaid Marian
- Richard DimitriBertram / Renaldo
- David SabinLittle John
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Themes
robin hoodsatiremiddle ages (476-1453)based on myths, legends or folkloresitcom12th century