When Things Were Rotten (1975)

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Directed by	Bruce Bilson, Coby Ruskin, Jerry Paris, Joshua Shelley and Marty Feldman
Cast	Richard Gautier, Dick Van Patten, Bernie Kopell, Richard Dimitri, Henry Polic II and Misty Rowe
Theatrical Release	September 10, 1975

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Mel Brooks Before His Time

Like Normal Lear's Hot-l Baltimore and All in the Family, Mel Brooks was before his time with this send-up of Robin Hood. When it was released, no one got it. The humor was above the average TV viewer; similar to Dennis Miller today.

In 1975, no one cared about political correctness: funny was funny. This series was funny, period. The sight gags and contemporary references came fast and furious. When Robin Hood: Men in Tights came out, I was disappointed that more of the WTWR cast didn't make cameo appearances. The only one was Dick Van Patten (the original Friar Tuck) in the part of the Abbott.

For the fan of Mel Brooks, politically incorrect humor, or if you're just someone who likes to laugh at the absurdity of life, this series is for you. June 26, 2008

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