When Things Were Rotten

1975

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Released: 10 September 1975 Ended
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Country: United States of America
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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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Exoticalot People are voting emotionally.
Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
Tayyab Torres Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
Lucia Ayala It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
andersonkirol I really thought that I was the only one who remembered this comedy, especially the theme song. Every so often I would sing it for someone to see if they remembered the show, with no luck. This was one of the funnier sitcoms on in the mid-seventies, and a bit before it's time, I think. There were a lot of sexual innuendos that today wouldn't even warrant a second thought, much less a gasp. (I had rather progressive parents who didn't really find anything wrong in letting me watch it.).The program was written by Mel Brooks; that should give you a good idea what the show was really like; full of pratfalls and slapstick, as Robin Hood(Dick Gauthier, who couldn't have been a better choice: Just handsome enough.)tried to get away from the sheriff of Nottingham. Each cast member had his or her own style and they were great.It was an ensemble cast,and they all played off each other perfectly "So when other legends are forgotten, we'll remember back when things were rotten....Hurray for Robin Hood!"
gc123517 It was 1975 and I was 11/12 years old when I first saw this program. This show was a comedic version of Robin Hood's adventures. It immediately became my favorite program and I watched it every week. Needless to say, I was very disappointed when it left the air. What is more amazing is that I have never seen it in syndication over the last 30 years. However, thanks to A&E and the internet, I have been able to re-watch this program this past weekend and really enjoyed it.I remembered Dick Gautier as "Hymie" from "Get Smart", but I was surprised to recognize Bernie Kopell as "Seigfried" the second time seeing "WTWR". Frankly, reviewing IMDb's web page shows that many stars and guests from "WTWR" have done prominent work. 2 guests were regulars on "Barney Miller", Prince John was a regular on "Alias", and Dick van Patten appeared in "Robin Hood: Men in Tights". Dick Gautier has been doing voice work on prominent animated series. It's hard to believe he's about 74 years old now.I would encourage anyone who misses this program to check all the actor links on IMDb for this show, and you will be surprised at what the "WTWR" cast has been up to; also, contact A&E and see if they will rebroadcast this show. It would be nice if they included updates on the cast.
stingray-21 When I heard Mel Brooks was making a television show of Robin Hood, I couldn't wait to see it - and the wait was worthwhile. "When Things Were Rotten" was way ahead of its time.This was a really funny t.v. show and I am not sure why it was cancelled. It gave me many laughs and I wish there was a channel on television for failed TV shows and pilots etc. so we could relive some of our youth through laughter, and share my experience of this show with my children. I felt the cast was perfection but haven't seem much of them since. Dick Gautier as Robin Hood was superb. He seemed to have the right combination of good looks and dopey-ness. Richard Dimitri in his dual role of good guy/bad guy was priceless. Silliness is very appealing and this show was silly.
Bill-398 I am not certain that anyone will ever see or care about this, but I have not forgotten this series, because it was extremely well done and way ahead of its time. It was one of the funniest tv series that I can recall. Where is anyone who can provide information with regard to it? Surely I am not the only lunatic who thought it was was funny.