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When Things Were Rotten

1975 0hr : 30m Comedy · Action & Adventure ★ 7.0

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.

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Season 113 episodes

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Richard GautierRobin Hood Dick Van PattenFriar Tuck Henry Polic IIThe Sheriff of Nottingham Bernie KopellAlan-A-Dale Misty RoweMaid Marian Richard DimitriBertram / Renaldo David SabinLittle John

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  • When Things Were Rotten combines Comedy and Action & Adventure storytelling.
  • The principal cast includes Richard Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Henry Polic II.

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Best suited to viewers looking for Comedy, Action & Adventure. The available catalogue spans 1 season.

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Themes and topics
robin hoodsatiremiddle ages (476-1453)based on myths, legends or folkloresitcom12th century

How it compares

Sam and JanetShares Comedy elements. Released in 1967.Red DwarfShares Comedy elements. Released in 1988.The Geena Davis ShowShares Comedy elements. Released in 2000.

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