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!

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Holy Toledo! It's the same hanging executioner from Mel Brooks' Blazing and Robin Hood: Men In Tights!

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The executioner is funny. He would have been a great permanent character to the show.

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