Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: ABC
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.2/10
When Things Were Rotten
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.
This production, originally released in 1975, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.2 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Comedy and Action & Adventure.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: German.
Starring 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
Seasons
Season 1
13 Episodes • Aired 1975-09-10
No season overview provided for this season.