Curious, i searched that endless trough of knowledge wikipedia and learned that, starting with the 1908 silent film robin hood and his merry men, there have been at least 76 movies, specials and both live and animated including one from japan tv series. Robin hobb began her writing career in high school and she started submitting poetry and fiction to magazines in 1970. Tonight i watched the first episode of the show entitled robin hood and the sorcerer part 1. Robinhood 80 from old school model works the robinhood 80 is based on the original kit marketed by world engines in the 1980s, but we have updated it significantly to more closely resemble. Robin hood of loxley sherwood 80s actor michael praed. Robinhood 80 from old school model works rc groups. Clannad won a bafta award for those soundtracks in robin hood of sherwood and they more than deserved it. Robin hood tv series 19841986 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
When he finally comes facetoface with her, and discovers that contrary to the fbi profile, the hackers a woman, not ronnie is a worldclass hacker. No less talented, he set up in the late 1970s and early 80s to revisit the fictional character of robin hood from his own childhood dreams, first having spent significant time researching. Rocket robin hood is a canadian animated television series, placing the characters and conflicts of the classic robin hood legend in a futuristic, outer space setting, produced by krantz films, inc. I was eleven, i had the chicken pox and my very beloved grandmother, knowing i loved all things mythical and medieval, pointed out to me that they were showing a robin hood series on tv. Jun, 2011 robin hood was supposadly based on robert fitzdog, earl of huntington and lord of locksley who was a good archer and lived in the forests giving to the poor in my novel the robin hood chronicles i.
One of our group had a character named herne, after the mystical figure from the series. Having been captivated by the 1938 classic, the adventures of robin hood and considering errol flynn to be the quintessential robin in the equally quintessential tale of that great legend i was. The books strikes an excellent roberson s retelling of the legend of robin hood will please all fans of the classic tale. Who still remembers robin of sherwood series in the 80 s. Set 1 was the brainchild of richard carpenter, kin to the movie making genius that so many fans have appreciated over the years. I recently picked up the gw robin hood figures, and ill be using them for some robin hood games. This show had many unique elements including a soundtrack by clannad, an influx of guest appearances. Ros was able to retell and expand upon the legend of robin hood, while representing the 80s. In 70s and 80s, she exploited her career further by writing local newspapers and several childrens magazines highlights for children and humpty dumpty.
Robin of sherwood the complete collection dvd, 2018. This is about the a team van, i swear i remember it all black with red line. This is probably the best live action robin hood made for tv series ever made. Its from the 1980s and it didnt run too long, sadly just two seasons, but it. When robin hood prince of thieves was in development, a character called nazeem was written because the writer thought that the saracen was a traditional part of the legend along with little john, will scarlet and marian. Some things that made such an impact that i can point to a before and after, and one of those landmarks is the 1980s series robin of sherwood.
As it is the pilot episode i figured id give everyone an. The show followed the legendary character robin hood and his band of merry men in sherwood forest and the surrounding vicinity. See more ideas about robin, kevin costner and i movie. Black sails is a television show from starz that premiered on january 2014. Robin hood also appears in once upon a time on abc and in the miniseries ivanhoe, and was in an episode of the animated series the pink panther, among other things. Rocket robin hood leads his merry men, including the strong, dimwitted, and likeable little john, co. Series description adventures of robin hood was a 30 minute actionadventure series that was written mainly for children.
Any film featuring robin williams, bill murray, rob lowe, john cusack, christian slater, or chevy chase damn thats a lot of movies, but many were on my list, the pee wee herman films hes. The books strikes an excellent robersons retelling of the legend of. Ros was able to retell and expand upon the legend of robin hood, while representing the 80 s. What are some 80s90s movies that you think everyone should. Clannad won a bafta award for those soundtracks in robin hood of sherwood and they.
Every picture of the van from the series looks so wrong i watched it all the time and had all the. There was a series made in the uk and very popular in many other countries in the 80 s called robin of sherwood. The show starred michael praed and jason connery as two different incarnations of the. What are some 80s90s movies that you think everyone.
One of the landmark television series of the 80s and, for many, the definitive treatment of the robin hood legend. And the 80s version is truer to the legend and the period. Will scarlet also scarlett, scarlock, scadlock, scatheloke, scathelocke and shacklock is a prominent member of robin hood s merry men. Headed by jason connery, who took over for michael praed to lead the band of merry men after robin.
The name was changed to azeem because they found out that the character was unique to richard carpenter s robin of sherwood. Since robin hood returned to our screens on bbc television lovers of the legend have had their patience sorely tested. Licensed to youtube by sme on behalf of sony bmg music uk. It s from the 1980 s and it didnt run too long, sadly just two seasons, but it really has a true to medieval life feel. Sep 01, 1992 i felt the book was influenced by the original bbc robin hood series from the 80 s as well as older version of the stories. Can you identify these canadian tv shows from the 60s.
He was not originally supposed to be one of the regulars, but the actor mark ryan got on so well with the rest of the cast, the decided not to kill nasir, but keep him on as one. May 04, 2018 curious, i searched that endless trough of knowledge wikipedia and learned that, starting with the 1908 silent film robin hood and his merry men, there have been at least 76 movies, specials and both live and animated including one from japan tv series. Robin of sherwood is a british television series, based on the legend of robin hood. With peter llewellyn williams, ray winstone, mark ryan, clive mantle. The robin hood hacker is on the fbis radar, and fbi special agent zachary hunt has an obsession with nabbing this cunning criminal. A tale of two robins robin of sherwood to be updated. Acorn media has released the last series season of the show, robin of sherwood. A noholdsbarred look at the lives of real pirates, this powerful. Apr 10, 2020 running from 198486, robin of sherwood was a serious retelling of the robin hood saga, its new age atmosphere established off the bat by clannads enchanting opening theme song. Tina fey to host robin hoods covid19 relief benefit. Robin hood 1984 staffel 1 folge 1 deutsch german youtube. Robin hood is a 1973 american animated romantic musical comedy film produced by walt disney productions and released by buena vista distribution.
Robin of sherwood, a fantasystyle british television series starring michael praed and later jason connery as robin. Tina fey to host robin hood s covid19 relief benefit. If you took a trip back to the 80s and before, youd find all kinds of wonderful tv shows to pass the time with. A forest mystical being appoints two men in succession as the legendary outlaw defender of the oppressed. Please view my other listings for other vintage and fashion. Please view all photos before purchasing, as is no returns. Created by richard carpenter, it was produced by htv in association with goldcrest, and ran from 1984 to 1986 on the itv network. Canada had a little bit of everything, from kids shows to drama and many sketch comedies. Headed by jason connery, who took over for michael praed to lead the band of merry men after robin of loxley was killed at the end of series two, all of sherwood forests outlaw principles will be back along with nickolas grace who will reprise his role as the sheriff of nottingham. Most dramatic was the death of maid marian at the end of series two. Robin hood was supposadly based on robert fitzdog, earl of huntington and lord of locksley who was a good archer and lived in the forests giving to the poor in my novel the robin hood. One of the landmark television series of the 80 s and, for many, the definitive treatment of the robin hood legend. Robin hood s basic problem is that it is rather too pretty and good natured.
Shipped within 48 hours of confirmed payment to verified paypal address only. It starred richard greene as the outlaw robin hood, and alan wheatley as his nemesis, the sheriff of nottingham. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The difference between the 80s version and the 00s version is that the 80s robin hood was a high quality, intelligently written drama whereas the new version is a kids show being shown in prime time. The complete series all 26 episodes is now available for preorder from. He is present in the earliest ballads along with little john and much the millers son the confusion of surnames has led some authors to distinguish them as belonging to different characters.
I was eleven, i had the chicken pox and my very beloved. Robin hood of loxley sherwood 80s actor michael praed life. Virtually every television series or film made about robin hood since the mid 80s owes much to robin of sherwood. Feb 7, 20 this pin was discovered by linda sherrin. Robin hood of the 80s december 22, 2011 by pythonthepirate among the newer shows that ive been watching i also have a tendency to go back and watch older shows that i never got a chance to see or was just too young or not born yet to really appreciate. It began with a feature length episode robin hood and the sorcerer which introduced the then largely unknown cast and. Robin hood of loxley sherwood 80s actor michael praed life story interview robin hood. A tale of two robins robin of sherwood to be updated and. Robin of sherwood first hit british screens in april 1984. The mid 80s british cult classic, is getting a bit of a new lifesort of. When he finally comes facetoface with her, and discovers that contrary. I bought them all on dvd a few years ago and watched them all the way through. There was a series made in the uk and very popular in many other countries in the 80s called robin of sherwood. Running from 198486, robin of sherwood was a serious retelling of the robin hood saga, its new age atmosphere established off the bat by clannads enchanting opening theme song.
The adventures of robin hood is a british television series comprising 143 halfhour, black and white episodes broadcast weekly between 1955 and 1959 on itv. Who still remembers robin of sherwood series in the 80s. When things were rotten, a comedy tv series produced by mel brooks and starring richard gautier as an imbecilic robin hood, bernie kopell and misty rowe. Can you identify these canadian tv shows from the 60s, 70s. Couple of years ago i got the whole 5 seasons and started to watch them again as it was my fav show when i was a kid. In 70s and 80s, she exploited her career further by writing local newspapers and. The look of robin of sherwood is firstly often copied. Michael praed robin hood 80s robin hood, robin, actors. Set 2, featuring the final episodes starring newcomer jason connery as the new robin hood. The movie 1991 featuring edited material from episodes. Robin hood, the 80s metal version forget what you think you know, new version of the classic tale announces up front, and then turns into a wwe entrance video. Robin of sherwood the complete collection dvd, 2018 for. List of films and television series featuring robin hood. I felt the book was influenced by the original bbc robin hood series from the 80s as well as older version of the stories.
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