Season 3 • Episode 26
LatestThomas Martinez, Carlos' uncle, is planning his own funeral to be held next week, this funeral despite him not being ill. He admits to Sister Bertrille that he has witnessed what he calls the Martinez Sign, that which generations of his male ancestors have seen and have passed away exactly seven days following.
Young Sister Bertrille uses her ability to become airborne to help others, whether they want it or not. Although her aims are always benevolent, her means are often bemoaned by Mother Superior. The other Sisters must cope with their beloved Sister's aerodynamics and antics as she flies in and out of trouble.
Acting
Sally Field's physical comedy sells the ridiculous premise completely.
Costume
That iconic cornette—architectural miracle of costume design.
Practical Effects
Pre-CGI flying effects are charmingly obvious wire work.
Creators
Harry Ackerman, Bernard Slade, Marie Teresa Ríos
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The cornette was based on real Daughters of Charity habits, though exaggerated for comic effect and aerodynamic 'logic.'
Sally Field reportedly hated the role and initially turned it down twice—she won two Emmys anyway. The 'flying' was done with a rotating crane and 30-foot wires, often causing Field motion sickness.
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