Hit UK series that became a major U.S. syndication/network success of the mid-1950s.
Why it matters
Episode guide
143 episodes across 4 seasons — titles, air dates, and synopses.
At a glance
Robin Hood robs from the rich and beds the legend weekly in a British-made half-hour adventure series widely shown in the United States. Richard Greene's charm and Sherwood set-pieces made it a kids' staple. It showed American audiences would embrace quality UK adventure imports.
Network & studio
Why watch now
Watch for the cultural DNA of the 1950s — and the star power that made living rooms feel like red carpets.
Cultural impact
Hit UK series that became a major U.S. syndication/network success of the mid-1950s.
Creators
Hannah Weinstein · Sapphire Films
Key cast
- Richard Greene as Robin Hood
- Bernadette O'Farrell as Maid Marian
- Patricia Driscoll as Maid Marian
- Alan Wheatley as Sheriff of Nottingham
- Archie Duncan as Little John
Flash facts
- UK production 1955–1959 for ITV; widely aired in the U.S. (CBS/syndication).
- Richard Greene starred as Robin Hood.
- Produced by Hannah Weinstein's Sapphire Films; later noted for hiring blacklisted U.S. writers.
FAQ
What network aired The Adventures of Robin Hood?
The Adventures of Robin Hood is associated with ITV/CBS (1955–1959).
Why is The Adventures of Robin Hood in the TV Flash top 100 for the 1950s?
Hit UK series that became a major U.S. syndication/network success of the mid-1950s.
Who are the key names behind The Adventures of Robin Hood?
Creators and principals include Hannah Weinstein, Sapphire Films.
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