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!