On what novel was the TV series “The Flying Nun” (ABC, 1967-70) based?
“The Flying Nun” (ABC, 1967-70) was based on the novel The Fifteenth Pelican by Tere Rios.
“The Flying Nun” (ABC, 1967-70) was based on the novel The Fifteenth Pelican by Tere Rios.
Ian Carmichael was the original Lord Peter Wimsey on the PBS TV series. Edward Petherbridge has also played the role. The “Lord Peter Wimsey” stories originally aired on the BBC in Great Britain (1972-75, 1987) and have been carried by PBS on “Masterpiece Theatre” (1971) and “Mystery!” (1981).
“Reflections,” by Diana Ross and the Supremes was the theme song for “China Beach” (ABC, 1988-91).
The Flintstone family car ran through the courtesy of Fred’s two feet in “The Flintstones”.
The full name of Khan, the “Star Trek” villain was Khan Noonian Singh (Ricardo Montalban). He was seen on the TV series (NBC, 1966-69) in an episode called “Space Seed” and in the theatrical movie Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982).
Stalag 13. The PT boat number on “McHale’s Navy” (ABC 1962-66) was PT 73.
Charo’s real name is Maria Rosario Pilar Martinez. Among her TV credits is the role of Aunt Charo in the series “Chico and the Man” (NBC, 1974-78).