When Things Were Rotten (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Series · ★ 7.3

Released in 1975, When Things Were Rotten is a comedy and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. When Things Were Rotten stars Richard Gautier as Robin Hood, Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Henry Polic II as The Sheriff of Nottingham and Bernie Kopell as Alan-A-Dale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, When Things Were Rotten has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When Things Were Rotten page.
If you liked it. Fans of When Things Were Rotten tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When Things Were Rotten (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When Things Were Rotten change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is When Things Were Rotten worth watching?
- When Things Were Rotten holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in When Things Were Rotten?
- When Things Were Rotten stars Richard Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Henry Polic II, Bernie Kopell and Misty Rowe.
- When was When Things Were Rotten released?
- When Things Were Rotten was released in 1975.
