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The sheriff of Nottingham thinks he has the two best archers in the area and wants to prove it. His ulterior motive is to damage the reputation of the outlaws, knock their reputation down with the common folk.

The sheriff makes a substantial wager with a certain friend (at least, he thinks so) because he knows this guy will go get Robin and maybe Little John to compete and wants them humiliated. He also knows the two guys he has - imported "guns" from another town, are considered the best in England. The sheriff promises "immunity" for the outlaws for the day but you know how good his word is.....no good. Robin is a little leery, and you can't blame him. Nonetheless, despite his band's objections, he goes.

You figure Robin will win the archery contest because.....well.....he's Robin..... but if the sheriff tries to capture him afterward, how will he and his pals (Little John and Friar Tuck, LJ being the other archer and FT coming along before the banquet!) get out of that jam? Tune in and find out!

Sir Richard of the Lea is an old friend of Robin's; he is also one of the "poor" who Robin has helped. The Sheriff tells Sir Richard that he has the two best archers in all of England and will wager a bundle to back up his claim. As the Sheriff knew he would do, Sir Richard takes the bet and selects Robin (and Little John) for the competition. The Sheriff promises immunity to the "outlaws." Even as a little kid, one knew what the Sheriff's word was worth. Of course, Robin wins the competition. He, Little John and Friar Tuck are about to start a celebratory dinner when the Sheriff insists they leave. They do but are rightly suspicious of the Sheriff. The story takes a logical and also highly amusing twist. Ian Hunter and Patricia Burke were wonderful as Sir Richard and Lady Leonia. Although now thought of as a children's show, adults can throughly enjoy it as well. And I bet they did back in the day.