TV series
When Things Were Rotten
1975, English, on ABC. Created by Mel Brooks.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1975
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Latest episode
S1 E13: This Lance for Hire
Aired 3 December 1975
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Mel BrooksCreator
- Richard GautierRobin Hood · 13 ep
- Dick Van PattenFriar Tuck · 13 ep
- Henry Polic IIThe Sheriff of Nottingham · 13 ep
- Bernie KopellAlan-A-Dale · 13 ep
- Misty RoweMaid Marian · 13 ep
- Richard DimitriBertram / Renaldo · 13 ep
- David SabinLittle John · 13 ep
- Ron RifkinPrince John · 9 ep
- Jimmy MartinezSylvester / Gaspard the Tree (uncredited) · 5 ep
- Jane A. JohnstonPrincess Isabelle · 3 ep
- Frank DelfinoArcher (uncredited) · 3 ep
- Joseph MaherThe Emissary · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 September 1975
- Last aired
- 3 December 1975
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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When Things Were Rotten has 1 season and 13 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
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Yes. When Things Were Rotten ended in 1975, so you can watch the whole story.
Is When Things Were Rotten suitable for kids?
When Things Were Rotten is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
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Who created When Things Were Rotten?
When Things Were Rotten was created by Mel Brooks and stars Richard Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Henry Polic II.