Marge Redmond Movies
- 1968
Doltishly diligent Police Captain Fomento once again thinks he has sniffed out illegal activities at Convent San Tanco. This time, he goes after the nuns for selling old clothes without a permit, then slaps a summons on casino owner Carlos Ramirez for protecting a gang of ash-tray thieves! To make sure that Carlos doesn't leave the island in disgust, Sr. Bertrille hoodwinks Fomento into condemning the Convent building. Originally broadcast on October 24, 1968, "This Convent is Condemned" was written by Arthur Julian. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Patricia Barry guest-stars as Sabrina, a self-centered movie star who arrives in San Juan to film her latest movie. Saved from drowning by Sr. Betrille, the impulsive Sabrina announces that she is giving up her career to become a nun. Now saddled with the contentious movie queen, Sr. Bertrille must figure a way out of this mess-one that will not only mollify Sabrina, but also her fiance Spencer (Anthony Eisley), her producer Harry Harmon (Gavin McLeod, and befuddled old Father Duffy (Alan Mowbray). Written by Ed Jurist, "A Star is Reborn" first aired on October 31, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Vocalist Abbe Lane plays Felicia and sings Burt Bacharach's "The Look of Love" in this episode of The Flying Nun. It all begins when Sr. Bertrille purchases an ancient pipe organ for Convent San Tanco. Before the episode is half over, the organ has caused a heap o' trouble for long-suffering casino proprietor Carlos Ramirez. First broadcast on November 7, 1968, "The Organ Transplant" was written by Lawrence Marks and directed by former actor Jerome Courtland. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Elinor Donahue returns in the role of Dr. Jennifer Ethrington, the sister of Sr. Bertrille. Having amicably ended her romance with Carlos Ramirez, Jennifer is now engaged to Paul (Richard Anders). This proves problematic when Sr. Bertrille persuades Jennifer to pose as Mrs. Ramirez in order to make Carlos' grandmother (Lillian Adams) happy-and even more so when Carlos must scare up a couple of "great-grandchildren." Written by Ed Jurist and Michael Morris, "How to Be a Spanish Grandmother" first aired on December 26, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Convent San Tanco has received a huge contribution from a mysterious benefactor named Juan Hernando-a far from uncommon monicker in Puerto Rico. Sr. Bertrille takes it upon herself to locate the elusive philanthropist. Meanwhile, a different Juan Hernando (Gino Conforti), this one a slightly larcenous politician, mistakenly believes that the convent has endorsed his candidacy. Written by Searle Kramer, "It's an Ill Windfall" was first telecast on December 5, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Ever anxious to pounce upon potential lawbreakers, Police Captain Fomento installs parking meters near Convent San Tanco. When the meters yield an abundance of marked coins previously in his possession, Fomento suspects the nuns of ripping him off. "Slightly Hot Parking Meters" was written by Elroy Schwartz and directed by Claudio Guzman, both veterans of another fanciful Screen Gems sitcom, I Dream of Jeannie. The episode first aired on December 12, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Sr. Bertrille adopts two bird eggs, accidentally breaking a musty old law which is rigidly enforced by bean-counting Police Captain Fomento. Meanwhile, Carlos tries to escape an angry former flame (Diana Herbert Markes). And to make matters even worse, Fomento is bound and determined to capture an invading "space alien" (Sr. Bertrille, of course). Written by Bruce Howard, "Two Bad Eggs" was first hatched by ABC on November 14, 1968. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
In the absence of the other nuns, Sr. Betrille nervously holds down the fort at Convent San Tanco all by herself. Meanwhile, Police Captain Fomento dogged pursues fugitive criminal Ignacio Ferrente (Cliff Osmond). Inevitably, once Fomento has left the premises Ferrente takes refuge in the convent, terrorizing Sr. Bertrille and a sick child left in her care. First shown on November 21, 1968, "All Alone by the Convent Phone" was written by Michael Morris. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1968
Season two of The Flying Nun finds spunky Sister Bertrille (Sally Field), who takes flight whenever the winds are strong, struggling to remain earthbound while going about her duties at Convent San Tanco in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Carried over from the previous season are such supporting characters as local discotheque owner Carlos Ramirez (Alejandro Rey), who despite his hedonistic lifestyle in the convent's most devoted patron; Reverend Mother Plaseato (Marge Redmond), who fears that calamity will befall the convent should word of Sr. Bertrille's aerial skills be made public; Sister Jacqueline (Madeleine Sherwood) the good-humored liaison between the Reverend Mother and the younger nuns; and Sister Sixto (Shelley Morrison), still fracturing the English language with innocent abandon. Adding a bit a curry to the proceedings this season is Vito Scotti in the role of Police Captain Gasper Fomento. Inexplicably, Fomento is convinced that the nuns of San Tanco are involved in criminal activities, and he goes to great and ridiculous lengths to "expose" them -- only to be hilariously humiliated time after time, usually by the resourceful Sr. Bertrille. Don Diamond makes sporadic appearances as Fomento's long-suffering second in command, Chief Galindo. The best of the second-season episodes include "Song of Bertrille," highlighted by the musical talents of former Donna Reed Show regular Paul Petersen and the Sundowners; "The Return of Father Lundigan," with Paul Lynde taking over from John Astin in the role of a psychiatrist-priest whose nervous encounters with the Flying Nun are always good for a few laughs; "Slightly Hot Parking Meters," the apotheosis of Captain Fomento's tireless efforts to throw the nuns in the hoosegow; the two-part "Great Casino Robbery," featuring Gilligan's Island escapee Alan Hale Jr. as Sr. Bertrille's ne'er-do-well uncle; "The Boyfriend," with Dwayne Hickman of Dobie Gillis fame as the boy who courted Sr. Bertrille back when she was still Elsie Ethrington; and "The Kleptomonkeyac," the series' obligatory "funny chimp" episode. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Sally Field, Marge Redmond, (more)
- 1967
Rich Little makes his first Flying Nun appearance in the role of Brother Paul, a natural-born "jinx." Brother Paul's habit of inadvertently spreading bad fortune wherever he goes reaches its limit when he makes an important discovery in the Convent library -- then manages not only to lose the discovery but also wreck the entire library! Sr. Bertrille comes to the rescue of the luckless young monk, in her own inimitable airborne fashion. Written by Phyllis and Robert White, "With a Friend Like Him" made its American network bow on December 28, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
To brighten the existence of elderly, homesick Norwegian nun Sr. Olaf (Celia Lovsky), Sr. Bertrille takes to the air and "arranges" a sudden snowstorm. Her act of largesse not only wreaks havoc with a confused weatherman (Woodrow Parfrey), but also threatens to destroy the San Juan tourist trade. First broadcast on December 21, 1967, (it couldn't be seen in August, could it?), "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" was written by Richard De Roy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Having seen Sister Bertrille fly through the air (thanks to her lightweight and oversized coronet), casino proprietor Carlos Ramirez is convinced that she is a "sign," and promptly makes plans to change his hedonistic ways and convert to Catholicism. Though Sr. Bertrille is naturally gratified, she must dissuade him from regarding her as a miracle from Above. Arlene Golonka appears as the latest in the long line of Carlos' sexy girlfriends. Written by Bernard Slade, "The Convert" first aired on September 14, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Unwise in the ways of commerce, Sr. Bertrille is gypped by crooked used car dealer Money Back Hernando (Gino Conforti). Unable to inform the Mother Superior of her folly, Sr. Bertrille turns to casino owner Carlos for help. Rather than extend her the forfeited money, Carlos elects to fight fire with fire by fleecing the fleecer. First broadcast on September 21, 1967, "Old Cars for New" was written by Searle Kramer, recycling a plot he'd previously used in several two-reel comedies. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
This one-hour pilot episode for the popular ABC sitcom The Flying Nun introduces viewers to Sister Bertrille (Sally Field), formerly Elsie Ethrington, the newest arrival at Convent San Tanco in San Juan, Puerto Rico. One morning, a gust of wind blows the 90-pound nun into the air, where she stays aloft thanks to her large coronet. Unfortunately, once she's taken flight, Sr. Bertrille has little control over where she goes, and therein lies the comic dilemma that will dominate the next 80 episodes. On this occasion, however, Sr. Bertrille uses her aviation skills to convince local casino owner Carlos Ramirez (Alejandro Rey) to donate some of his property to the convent, and in the bargain, she helps Carlos collect a gambling debt. Originally telecast on September 7, 1967, the inaugural episode of The Flying Nun was written by Bernard Slade; it was later divided into two half-hour episodes for off-network syndication. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Psychologist Father Lundigan (John Askin) is skeptical about the Mother Superior's wild stories about a flying nun. Of course, the audience knows that the Reverend Mother is not hallucinating, and is anxious for Sr. Bertrille to take to the air and prove that she can indeed fly. Alas, Sr. Bertrille has been grounded by an infection, and, for a while, it looks as if Father Lundigan will be calling for the nice men in white coats. Written by Bernard Slade, "Flight of the Dodo Bird" originally aired on October 12, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Convent San Tanco has become the home of a talking parrot with a very colorful -- and profane -- vocabulary. It is up to Sr. Bertrille to hide the dirty bird from the eyes and ears of the Reverend Mother. Step number two: Find a proper home for the feathered troublemaker. First broadcast on October 19, 1967, "Polly Wants a Cracked Head" was written by Richard DeRoy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
The bell of Convent San Tanco is broken, and the nuns are in desperate need of a quick substitute. The enterprising Sr. Bertrille tries to talk casino owner Carlos into helping her recover the convent's original, 200-year-old bell which currently rests on the ocean floor! Carlos' girlfriend du jour is played by future soap opera diva Louise Sorel. Written by Max Wylie and series producer Harry Ackerman, "A Bell for San Tanco" was originally telecast on September 28, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Overhearing Sr. Bertrille's plans to transfer to another convent, the nuns mistakenly believe that their young comrade is not long for this world. They set about to brighten her "last days," much to her amazement and bewilderment. Meanwhile, casino owner Carlos finds out the reason that Sr. Bertrille wishes to leave, and does his best to prevent her from doing so without causing embarrassment for anyone. First aired on October 5, 1967, "Fatal Hibiscus" was written by Max Wylie and Harry L. Anderson. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
While sailing through the air one fine morning, Sr. Bertrille discovers she has company: A pelican has fallen in love with her and refuses to leave her side. This is dilemma enough, but things get worse when visiting priest Father Sweeney (Harold Gould), a man who brooks no nonsense or dereliction of protocol from anyone, spots the persistent pelican. Written by Dorothy Cooper Foote, "With Love From Irving" made its original network debut on November 9, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Coming in for an emergency landing while flying important documents to the Mother Superior, Sr. Bertrille drops into the middle of a secret Mob conclave. Her sudden arrival has a profound effect on a gangster chieftain (Noam Pitlik), who is convinced that Sr. Bertrille is a sign from Heaven. Insisting upon giving up his evil ways, the gangster may also give up breathing if his cronies have anything to say about it. Written by John McGreevey, "It's an Ill Wind" was first telecast on November 16, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Maureen Arthur guest stars as Bobbye Starr, the girlfriend of Chicago mobster Al Caine (Herb Edelman). Much to the discomfort of the nuns, Bobbye takes refuge in Convent San Tanco, not out of fear of her boyfriend, but out of frustration over his refusal to marry her. Sr. Bertrille takes a hand in matters, as she always does. Written by Richard DeRoy, "Ah Love, Could You and I Conspire" first aired on October 26, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Sr. Bertrille comes up with another of her sure-fire fundraising schemes for Convent San Tanco. This time, she persuades the other nuns to bottling and selling their own special brand of sea-grape juice. Alas, the beverage costs more to manufacture than it does to buy, and that's only the beginning of the problem facing Sr. Bertrille and her fellow stockholders. Originally telecast on November 2, 1967, "Days of Nun and Roses" was written by Austin and Irma Kalish. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Hoping to get a little peace and quiet, casino owner Carlos Ramirez sends Sr. Bertrille and ten convent children off on a picnic. Before long, however, he is suffering the pangs of guilt: The pack of picnickers has apparently gotten lost, and there's a violent rainstorm a-brewing. Given this premise, it isn't surprising that Sr. Bertrille keeps the kids' spirits up by singing her own catchy compositions, which were quite popular when this episode originally aired on December 7, 1967. "If You Want to Fly, Keep Your Coronet Dry" was written by Seymour Freedman. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
Future film director Henry Jaglom (Can She Bake a Cherry Pie?, Venice/Venice etc.) teams with future Oscar winner Sally Field in this episode of The Flying Nun. A mine cave-in has trapped Sr. Bertrille with escaped convict and self-avowed born loser Bill Watkins (Jaglom). All but oblivious to her own precarious plight, the spunky young nun endeavors to keep Bill's faith and hope alive while simultaneously seeking out an escape route. Written by Dorothy Cooper Foote, "The Dig In" was first telecast on December 14, 1967. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- 1967
After promising to keep her flying abilities under wraps, Sr. Bertrille is inadvertently whisked aloft by a sudden gust of wind. Her ascent is witnessed by Charlie Webster (Brian Nash), a little boy with a history of telling big lies. How can Sr. Bertrille keep Charlie from getting into trouble while staying out of trouble herself? Featured in the cast of this episode are Dick Wilson (aka Mr. Whipple of Charmin Bathroom Tissue fame) and "lovable lush" Foster Brooks. Originally telecast on November 23, 1967, "A Young Man With a Coronet" was written by Bernard Slade. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
