When Things Were Rotten
1975•TV-PG•1 Seasons•13 Episodes•7.3•Ended
ComedyAction & 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.
Creator
Mel Brooks
Network
ABC
Origin
US
Cast
Richard Gautier
Robin Hood
Dick Van Patten
Friar Tuck
Henry Polic II
The Sheriff of Nottingham
Bernie Kopell
Alan-A-Dale
Misty Rowe
Maid Marian
Richard Dimitri
Bertram / Renaldo
David Sabin
Little John
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