Richard Gautier
Robin Hood
Series
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7.313 votes1975TV-PG30mEndedComedyAction & Adventure
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.
Episodes
Season 1
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1. The Capture of Robin HoodNow viewing1975-09-1026mAs rumblings grow among the peasantry when tax collections increase, the royal collector is waylaid and robbed by Robin Hood and his band of men. News of the incident reaches the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John.
2. The French Dis-connection1975-09-1726mThe French Ambassador visits England to forge an alliance that will make Prince John so powerful that King Richard will never be able to reclaim his throne. Robin and his men infiltrate the palace to prevent this.
3. The House Band1975-09-2426mThe Sheriff recruits a band of evil lookalikes to impersonate Robin Hood and his band in order to discredit them with the peasants while the real Robin and his men are on vacation.
4. Those Wedding Bell Blues1975-10-0126mSheik Achmed comes from Arabia to sign an olive oil treaty with Prince John, but demands the hand of Maid Marian in marriage as part of the deal.
5. A Ransom for Richard1975-10-0826mThe peasants' faith in Robin Hood is shaken after he is chosen to guard King Richard's ransom from Prince John and the Sheriff and the treasure comes up missing.
6. The Ultimate Weapon1975-10-1526mRobin and his men must stop mad German inventor Dr. Otto Bahn from building the ultimate weapon for Prince John and the Sheriff that would destroy Sherwood Forest.
7. Ding Dong, the Bell Is Dead1975-10-2226mRobin and crew have to stop the Sheriff and Prince John from selling to an Ethiopian prince the beloved bell they have stolen from Nottingham Abbey.
8. There Goes the Neighborhood1975-10-2926mThe Four Guys from Gloucester, master woodsmen, have been hired by the Sheriff to chop down Sherwood Forest, so it can be replaced by a new housing development, Sherwood Meadows. Robin and his men must convince the Guys to abort mission.
9. Quarantine1975-11-1226mThe plague has come to Nottingham and both Robin's and the Sheriff's men are stuck in quarantine in the throne room until the disease runs its course. What will kill them first—the plague or each other?
10. Birthday Blues1975-11-1926mIt's a happy birthday for both Renaldo and Bertram, in Sherwood Forest and Nottingham Castle. When Renaldo goes to visit Bertram, he's captured and sentenced to death. Will Bertram forget old scores and save his brother's life?
11. The Spy (Part 1)1975-11-2626mKing Richard must return home to England soon or lose the throne to Prince John. Meanwhile, Robin's men suspect there is a double agent in their ranks. But which side is he really working for?
12. The Spy (Part 2)1975-11-2626mThe Merry Men put on trial the one they think is the traitor in their ranks. Meanwhile, Robin has to stop the Sheriff from killing King Richard when he returns to England as the law requires or lose his throne.
13. This Lance for Hire1975-12-0326mThe Sheriff hires the famous mercenary, the Black Knight, to challenge Robin to a fight to the death. Robin accepts, despite being crippled by a recent wound. But the Sheriff has his own plans for the fight, no matter who wins.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
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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FAQ
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Is When Things Were Rotten available to watch online?
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How many seasons does When Things Were Rotten have?
When Things Were Rotten has 1 season and 13 episodes.
When did When Things Were Rotten first air?
When Things Were Rotten first aired in 1975.
Is When Things Were Rotten still running?
When Things Were Rotten's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is When Things Were Rotten?
When Things Were Rotten is classified as Comedy, Action & Adventure.