Series regulars or semi-regulars in 'When Things Were Rotten' from 1970-1982:
- Bernie Kopell as Alan-a-Dale (1975)
- David Sabin as Little John (1975)
- Dick Gautier as Robin Hood (1975)
- Dick Van Patten as Friar Tuck (1975)
- Henry Polic II as Sheriff of Nottingham (1975)
- Misty Rowe as Maid Marian (1975)
- Richard Dimitri as Bertram / Rinaldo (1975)
- Ron Rifkin as Prince John (1975)
1970-1982 Episode Guide for 'When Things Were Rotten':
(Episodes with dates prior to 1970 aired as reruns.)
Season 1, episode 1
W: Mel Brooks, John Boni, Norman Steinberg D: Jerry Paris
With Jane A. Johnston (Princess Isabelle), Jimmy Martinez (Chester), Ira Miller (Peasant #1), Barry Hamilton (Peasant #2), Tom Deur (Henchman #1), Marty Zagon (Merwin).
A comedy version of the Robin Hood legend, created by Mel Brooks. Tonight, Robin's life hangs in the balance as he is imprisoned in a dungeon -- a condemned man awaiting rescue by his Merry Men.
Season 1, episode 2
W: Bo Kaprall, Pat Proft, Gene Wood, Jay Burton D: Coby Ruskin
With Sid Caesar (Marquis de la Salle).
Robin and his men infiltrate the castle to prevent Prince John from signing a treaty with the French ambassador.
Season 1, episode 3
W: Barry E. Blitzer, Jack Kaplan D: Joshua Shelley
With Donny Conn (Crudwell), Jimmy Martinez (Sylvester/Gaspard the Tree).
While Robin and his Merry Men are vacationing, the sheriff finds their exact doubles and sets them against the peasants.
Season 1, episode 4
W: Jim Mulligan D: Marty Feldman
With Dudley Moore (Sheik Achmed), Steve Landesberg (Wizard).
Robin is challenged to prevent the loveless marriage of Maid Marian to an olive-oil rich sheik.
Season 1, episode 5
W: William Raynor, Myles Wilder D: Peter H. Hunt
With George Sawaya (Courier), Joseph Maher (Emissary), Jimmy Martinez (Sylvester).
Robin becomes the victim of a cunning plot when a huge ransom is raised to spare King Richard's life.
Season 1, episode 6
W: Steve Zacharias D: Peter Bonerz
With Norman Andrews (Man from Gibraltar), Carol Androsky (Wagnerian Singer), John Byner (Dr. Otto Bahn).
Robin and his men are imperiled by a new explosive weapon that can wipe out Sherwood Forest.
Season 1, episode 7
W: Les Roberts D: Bruce Bilson
With Bill Quinn (Abbot), Thalmus Rasulala (Prince Enjomo), Carl Ballantine (Waiter).
Attempting to recover a valuable stolen church bell, Robin and his men are trapped unarmed in the castle tower.
Season 1, episode 8
W: Tony Geiss, Tom Meehan D: Coby Ruskin
With Paul Williams (Guy de Maupassant), Michael McManus (Guy Tinker), Rod Gist (Guy Cooper), Bo Kaprall (Guy Butler).
The sheriff plans a housing project which may threaten to dislodge Robin and his men from Sherwood Forest.
Season 1, episode 9
W: John Regier, Gary Markowitz D: Norman Abbott
With Joe E. Ross (Cook).
Robin Hood and his men are trapped in the castle banquet room by an apparent plague that "quarantines" them along with Prince John and his guests.
Season 1, episode 10
W: Robert Sand, Harry Lee Scott D: Peter H. Hunt
With Robert Ridgely (Hollingsworth), Mel Carter (Musician).
Robin and his men race against time to rescue Renaldo, who is a prisoner in the castle, awaiting execution.
Season 1, episode 11
W: Lawrence H. Siegel D: Peter H. Hunt
With Gabriel Walsh (Umpire), Bobby Herbeck (Mailman), John Boni (Myklos), Marty Barris (Jury Foreman), Lainie Kazan (Tania).
Robin and his band hurry separately to Dover to protect King Richard from the vengeful Sheriff and his men.
Season 1, episode 13
W: Bruce Selitz D: Joshua Shelley
With Ron Glass (The Black Knight).
The Sheriff hires a mercenary bowslinger, the Black Knight, to combat a wounded Robin Hood. (Last show of the series.)