Did Sally Field sing in Flying nun?

One of the only two episodes from season 1 (1967-1968) without a laugh track. In this episode, Sally Field (Sister Bertrille) plays the guitar and sings a ballad. A soundtrack LP featuring songs from the series sung by her, titled “Star of The Flying Nun,” was released by Colgems in 1967.

How old was Sally Field during The Flying Nun?

But it was three years too many for Field, who longed to be taken more seriously as an actress. “I was suffering so badly, I was so depressed and I was 19 and I didn’t want to be playing something called the Flying Nun, I did not want to be dressed as a nun all day long,” Field explained.

How old is The Flying Nun?

Cue the nostalgic reminiscing: The Flying Nun debuted nearly 50 years ago, on Sept. 7, 1967. But one person who won’t be indulging in a fond look back is Sally Field, who starred as the aerodynamic Sister Bertrille in the sweet-but-silly television series.

What is the sister’s name in Flying nun?

Sister Bertrille
Sally Field as Sister Bertrille, real name Elsie Ethrington, a novice nun who only weighs 90 pounds, allowing her to fly while wearing her cornette and when the wind is right. This was Field’s second situation-comedy role, following Gidget.

Did Patty Duke played the Flying Nun?

She would learn her lines right before shooting each scene by looking at the script supervisor’s script. Patty Duke was originally the first choice for the role of Sister Bertrille. Sister Bertrille comes from a family of doctors. She is the only member of her family not to go into medicine.

What happened to Carlos from Flying Nun?

Alejandro Rey, the dashing Argentine-born actor best known for his role as the malleable Carlos Ramirez opposite Sally Field in TV’s “The Flying Nun,” has died of cancer. He was 57. Rey died Thursday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after a brief hospitalization, his manager, Milt Suchin, said.

Is Alejandro Rey still living?

May 21, 1987Alejandro Rey / Date of death