When Things Were Rotten

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

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Opening CreditsClassic TV Theme: When Things Were Rotten (Mel Brooks)

Opening CreditsClassic TV Theme: When Things Were Rotten (Mel Brooks)

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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

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