The Flying Nun (1967)

“I liked the series. Sally Field (Forrest Gump) playing Sister Bertrille (Elsie Ethrington) was about 90 pounds, I was about 110 pounds, when I use to watch the series and felt many times that I was about to fly like her. I remember holding on to dear life to a light pole because of severe wind, that all I could think at the moment was: here comes Sister Bertrille. The only thing I didn't realize is that without that headgear I would not be able to fly. Oh well, I never took physics. Sister Bertrille was a combination of Superman, Peter Pan, and Maria von Trap who "was always late for everything except for every meal." She was somewhat catastrophic, cute and innocent. I don't remember many details about the series, except that every time that there was a big wind I would think of her. I lik” read more

Superwomen of 60s TV (11 tv items)

"Sally Field - Sister Bertrille Somewhere in Television City, a bunch of executives sat down and asked themselves, we did a genie, we did a witch, so why the hell haven't we done any shows with a nun who can fly? Drugs were very popular in the sixties, and making fun of religious figures will always be popular. (Hey, at least they are not throwing us to the lions for entertainment.) Seriously, this was a lighthearted fun show about a nun who flew around helping people. All my teachers in paroc"

TV Shows - Seasons I Have (8 tv items)

"Season 1"