WHEN THINGS WERE ROTTEN (ABC 1975) NEW PRINT—EXCELLENT QUALITY!!! Dick Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri, Henry Polic II, Ron Rifkin, Misty Rowe, David Sabin

Step back in time to the comedic chaos of Sherwood Forest with When Things Were Rotten, the outrageously funny 1975 television series from comedy legend Mel Brooks, alongside producers Norman Stiles and John Boni. This short-lived but unforgettable spoof of the Robin Hood legend delivers a rapid-fire barrage of puns, slapstick, anachronisms, and delightfully corny wordplay that only Brooks could dream up.

Leading the merry madness is the dashing (and slightly dim) Robin Hood, played by Dick Gautier, joined by an inspired ensemble cast: Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck, Bernie Kopell as Alan-a-Dale, David Sabin as Little John, and Richard Dimitri in a hilarious dual role as identical twins Renaldo (one of the Merry Men) and Bertram (the Sheriff’s right-hand man).

Standing in their way are the gloriously over-the-top villains — Henry Polic II as the blustering Sheriff of Nottingham and Ron Rifkin as the perpetually flustered Prince John. Rounding out the royal romance is Misty Rowe as the sweet (and frequently imperiled) Maid Marian.

The series also boasts an impressive lineup of guest stars including Sid Caesar, John Byner, Dudley Moore, Steve Landesberg, Paul Williams, Joe E. Ross, Lainie Kazan, and Ron Glass — each adding to the medieval mayhem.

Packed with absurd sword fights, outrageous disguises, running gags, and Brooks’ trademark irreverent humor, When Things Were Rotten is a fast-paced parody that affectionately skewers the Robin Hood myth while delivering pure 1970s comedy gold.

Now you can enjoy all 13 episodes of this cult classic in one complete 3-DVD set. So lace up your tights, grab your bow (and maybe a rubber chicken), and journey back to Sherwood Forest — where heroism is questionable, villains are incompetent, and things were definitely… hilariously rotten!

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Number of DVDs: 3

Quality: 9.5/10, Pictures are screenshots from the DVD.

Region: 0

Running Time: 5 hrs 29 mins (approx)

Aspect Ratio: Fullscreen, 1:33.1

IMPORTANT NOTES: This is a fan-made collection on high-quality DVD-R discs. It is intended for collectors and fans. Do not order if you are expecting a commercially packaged boxed set with full-color disc art. There is no retail packaging included. 

DVDs are shipped in protective sleeves.

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