When Things Were Rotten | Episode One: The Capture of Robin Hood

Eighteen years before Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993 v. 1975), Mel Brooks tackled Robin Hood with a TV series having 23 episodes.

Funny as hell today.

TLDR

This satirical television series from 1975, 'When Things Were Rotten,' combines Mel Brooks' screwball comedy with the classic Robin Hood story, featuring colorful characters and campy humor. Despite critical praise, the series was canceled after 13 episodes due to low ratings and inconsistent scheduling.