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.

Created by Mel Brooks

Network

• ABC

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

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  Richard Gautier

  Robin Hood

  13 eps

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  Dick Van Patten

  Friar Tuck

  13 eps

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  Henry Polic II

  The Sheriff of Nottingham

  13 eps

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  Bernie Kopell

  Alan-A-Dale

  13 eps

Themes

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

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