The Flying Nun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Flying Nun |
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| Genre | Sitcom |
| Created by | Max Wylie Harry Ackerman |
| Developed by | Bernard Slade |
| Starring | Sally Field Madeleine Sherwood Marge Redmond Shelley Morrison< Alejandro Rey Linda Dangcil Vito Scotti |
| Theme music composer | Dominic Frontiere |
| Opening theme | "Who Needs Wings to Fly?" |
| Composer(s) | Dominic Frontiere Warren Barker Gerald Fried Harry Geller Hugo Montenegro Will Schaefer |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| No. of episodes | 82 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Harry Ackerman |
| Producer(s) | Jon Epstein Ed Jurist William Sackheim |
| Running time | 25 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Screen Gems |
| Distributor | Screen Gems (1967-1974) Columbia Pictures Television (1974–1984) Colex Enterprises (1984-1986) Sony Pictures Television (2002–present) |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Audio format | Monaural |
| Original release | September 7, 1967 – April 3, 1970 |
The Flying Nun was a fun American sitcom (a funny TV show about everyday life). It was made by Screen Gems for the ABC TV channel. The show was based on a book called The Fifteenth Pelican, written by Tere Rios in 1965. The main star was Sally Field, who played Sister Bertrille. The show aired on ABC from September 7, 1967, to April 3, 1970. It had 82 episodes, including a special one-hour first episode.
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What is The Flying Nun About?
The Flying Nun tells the story of Sister Bertrille, a young nun at a convent in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She is played by Sally Field. Sister Bertrille is very light, weighing only 90 pounds. When a strong wind blows, or if she catches a gust of wind with her large, stiff nun's hat (called a cornette), she can actually fly!
Sister Bertrille's Amazing Ability
Sister Bertrille's ability to fly often leads to funny situations. She tries to use her special skill to help people. Sometimes, her flying causes trouble or misunderstandings. The other nuns and the Mother Superior (the head nun) often wonder how she does it.
Main Characters and Their Roles
- Sister Bertrille (played by Sally Field): The main character who can fly. She is kind-hearted and always tries to do good.
- Mother Superior (played by Madeleine Sherwood): The wise and often puzzled head of the convent. She tries to keep things calm.
- Sister Jacqueline (played by Marge Redmond): A practical and often sarcastic nun.
- Sister Sixto (played by Shelley Morrison): A young nun from Puerto Rico who often translates for others.
- Carlos Ramirez (played by Alejandro Rey): A handsome casino owner and a friend of the convent. He often gets involved in Sister Bertrille's adventures.
How the Show Was Made
The show was created by Max Wylie and Harry Ackerman. It was developed for TV by Bernard Slade. The music for the show was composed by several talented people, including Dominic Frontiere, who wrote the main theme song.
Filming Location and Setting
Even though the story takes place in Puerto Rico, most of the show was filmed in a studio in Burbank, California. The outdoor scenes that looked like Puerto Rico were filmed on a special set.
Why Was The Flying Nun Popular?
The Flying Nun was popular because it was a light-hearted and funny show. It offered a unique idea: a nun who could fly! This made for many silly and heartwarming stories. It was a family-friendly show that many people enjoyed watching together.
The Show's Legacy
The show ran for three seasons and produced 82 episodes. It is still remembered today as a classic sitcom from the 1960s. It helped make Sally Field a famous actress.
