When Things Were Rotten 1975
What is When Things Were Rotten?
When Things Were Rotten is a television series first released in 1975. Catalogued under Comedy, Action & Adventure.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1975
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 13
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 10, 1975
- Networks
- ABC
- Genres
- Comedy, Action & Adventure
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.3/10
- Format
- 1 season · 13 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~30 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- ABC
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When Things Were Rotten is a television series first released in 1975. Catalogued under Comedy, Action & Adventure. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 13 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A zany 1970s take on Robin Hood starring Mel Brooks' off‑beat humor.”
- Sharp parody of the classic legend
- Ensemble cast delivers goofy performances
- Mel Brooks' signature comedy style
- Cancelled after 13 episodes, limiting the run
- Failed to find a sizable audience
Watch it if you enjoy retro sitcoms that lampoon classic tales with slapstick flair.
The TV‑PG comedy and adventure tone makes it suitable for general audiences.
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What is the premise of When Things Were Rotten?
It is a sitcom parody of the Robin Hood legend.
Who created the series?
Mel Brooks created the show in 1975.
When did it originally air?
It aired on ABC for half a season in 1975.
Why did the series end?
It was cancelled after 13 episodes because it failed to find an audience.
What content rating does it have?
The series is rated TV‑PG.
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