Rare Vintage Photos of Sitcom Starlets from the 1960s

Floating onto television screens in The Flying Nun, Sally Field played Sister Bertrille, a cheerful young nun whose lightweight frame allowed her to literally fly when the wind caught her cornette. Field’s energetic performance made the unusual premise feel fun and heartfelt, and the show quickly gained a devoted young audience.

Field later reinvented her career with more dramatic roles in film and television, earning critical acclaim and major awards including two Academy Awards. Her performances in movies like Norma Rae and Places in the Heart established her as one of Hollywood’s most respected actresses, far beyond her early sitcom beginnings.