Sally Field's Flying Nun: A Lighthearted Journey

0:00On March 7th, here's the latest in entertainment and celebrity news. The Flying Nun was a lighthearted TV series, set in a convent in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sally Field played the lead, Sister Bertril, a young Nun who could soar through the air. Her secret was weighing under 90 pounds, combined with the stiff shape of her traditional headpiece and a good gust of wind. The show marked Sally Field's breakout role back in the late 1960s. Her co-star Marge Redman, who portrayed the wise sister Jacqueline, even earned an Emmy nomination for her performance. Field later reflected on the odd timing. Her whole generation was caught up in protests, free love, and big social changes around 1966 and 1967. Yet there she was, filming as a cheerful airborne Nun. During the second season, Field faced a personal challenge. She was pregnant with her first son, Peter, but had to conceal it on set since Nuns take boughs of celibacy. The series wrapped after three seasons, leaving a fun legacy, Field still smiles about it

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