When Things Were Rotten | Episode 1: The Capture of Robin Hood
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "The Capture of Robin Hood" sees a classic trope play out, an archery contest set as a trap for the perpetual thorn in the Sheriff's side, the outlaw Robin Hood and his band of men... The episode features a bow-and-arrow gag that may be very familiar with Brooks' other Robin Hood film! Originally aired 10 September 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episode 2: The French Dis-Connection
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "The French Dis-Connection" sees a French Ambassador visiting England to forge an alliance that will make Prince John so powerful that King Richard will never be able to reclaim his throne. To stop this wicked scheme, Robin and his men attempt to infiltrate the palace... Originally aired 17 September 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episode 3: The House Band
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "The House Band" sees the Sheriff recruit a band of evil lookalikes to impersonate Robin Hood and his band in order to muddy their name with the peasants while the real Robin and his men are on vacation... Originally aired 24 September 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episode 4: Those Wedding Bell Blues
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "Those Wedding Bell Blues" sees Sheik Achmed come from Arabia to sign an olive oil treaty with Prince John, but he demands the hand of Maid Marian in marriage as part of the deal... Originally aired 1 October 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episode 5: A Ransom for Richard
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "A Random for Richard" sees the peasants' faith in Robin Hood shaken after he is chosen to guard King Richard's ransom from Prince John and the Sheriff, but the treasure comes up missing. Originally aired 8 October 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episode 6: The Ultimate Weapon
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "The Ultimate Weapon" sees Robin and his men attempt to stop mad inventor Otto Bahn from building the ultimate weapon for Prince John and the Sheriff that would destroy Sherwood Forest... Originally aired 15 October 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episode 7: Ding Dong, the Bell is Dead
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "Ding Dong, the Bell is Dead" sees Robin and crew attempt to stop the Sheriff and Prince John from selling the beloved bell they have stolen from Nottingham Abbey to an Ethiopian prince... Originally aired 22 October 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episode 8: There Goes the Neighborhood
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "There Goes the Neighborhood" sees the master woodsmen, the Four Guys from Gloucester, 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 have to convince the Guys to quit the job to save their home... Originally aired 29 October 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episode 9: Quarantine
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "Quarantine" sees the plague come to Nottingham, with both Robin's and the Sheriff of Nottingham's men stuck together in quarantine in the throne room of the palace until the disease runs its course. What will kill them first - the plague or each other...? Originally aired 12 November 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episode 10: Birthday Blues
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "Birthday Blues" sees twins Renaldo, Robin's merry man, and Bertram, the Sheriff's lackey, celebrate their birthday in Sherwood Forest and Nottingham castle. When Renaldo goes to the castle to see Bertram, he is captured and sentenced to death. Will Bertram forget old scores and save his brother's life...? Originally aired 19 November 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episodes 11 & 12: The Spy, Parts 1 and 2
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! In this two-part adventure, "The Spy", King Richard is forced to return home to England, or else he'll lose the throne to Prince John. Meanwhile, Robin Hood's men suspect there is a double agent in their ranks. But which side is he really working for...? Originally aired 26 November 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten | Episode 13: This Lance for Hire
Mel Brooks' 1993 parody "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" may be one of the most well-known outings for modern audiences, but it wasn't Brooks' first attempt at bringing the legend to life! 1975's "When Things Were Rotten" is a mashup of Brook's screwball comedy with the classic tropes of Robin Hood on television, with mad schemes, colourful characters, and more than a hint of camp! The series was cut short after only 13 episodes after dwindling ratings - despite the critical praise, it was shifted around the schedules and never found a solid following. Now the series is here to enjoy again! "This Lance for Hire" sees the Sheriff hire a famous mercenary, the Black Knight, to challenge Robin Hood 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... Originally aired 3 December 1975. Starring Dick Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell, as Alan-a-Dale, Richard Dimitri as Bertram, Renaldo Henry Polic II as the Sheriff of Nottingham, Misty Rowe as Maid Marian, David Sabin as Little John, and Ron Rifkin as Prince John. All rights to the current copyright holder. Uploaded in the spirit of sharing this hard-to-find series!
When Things Were Rotten (October 29, 1975)
This ABC sitcom, created by Mel Brooks, centered on Robin Hood and his Merry Men, and was played strictly for laughs. 13 episodes were produced. In the 8th episode, "There Goes The Neighborhood", the Sheriff of Nottingham plots to have Sherwood Forest chopped down for a new housing development. The series was rebroadcast on the A&E cable network in the early '90s, including this episode. Commercials were included. Mel Brooks would revisit a comedic take on Robin Hood in the theatrical film "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" in 1993. Posted for educational and historical purposes only. All material is under the copyright of their original holders. No copyright infringement is intended.
When Things Were Rotten s01e02 The French Dis Connection
When Things Were Rotten s01e02 The French Dis Connection Robin and his men try to stop Prince John from signing a peace treaty with the French.
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When Things Were Rotten s01e10 Birthday Blues Errol Flynn was probably spinning in his grave, but Mel Brook's version of the antics of Robin Hood and his
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