When Things Were Rotten

When Things Were Rotten· Season 1 · Episode 1

The Capture of Robin Hood

S01E01·September 10, 1975·26m·ABC

As rumblings grow among the peasantry when tax collections increase, the royal collector is waylaid and robbed by Robin Hood and his band of men. News of the incident reaches the Sheriff of Nottingham and Prince John.

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Guest stars

Ron RifkinRon Rifkinas Prince JohnJimmy Martinezas SylvesterJane A. JohnstonJane A. Johnstonas Princess IsabelleIra Milleras PeasantBarry Hamiltonas PeasantTom Deveras HenchmanMarty ZagonMarty Zagonas MerwinMel BrooksMel Brooksas Guard (uncredited)Frank Delfinoas Ballroom Dancer (uncredited)

Crew

Jerry ParisJerry ParisDirectorJohn BoniWriterMel BrooksMel BrooksWriterNorman SteinbergNorman SteinbergWriter

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