The Candid Commercial (6 Mar. 1970)

After the convent washing machine breaks down, the sisters are forced to go to a laundromat. When Sister Bertrille goes in to do the convent laundry, little does she know that Harry Madison... See full summary »

Director:

Harry Falk

Writers:

John L. Greene, Tere Rios (novel),

Stars:

Sally Field, Marge Redmond, Madeleine Sherwood

Cast

Episode cast overview:
Sally Field	...	Sister Bertrille
Marge Redmond	...	Sister Jacqueline
Madeleine Sherwood	...	Reverend Mother Superior Placido
Alejandro Rey	...	Carlos Ramirez
Pat Harrington Jr.	...	Harry (as Pat Harrington)
Shelley Morrison	...	Sister Sixto
Ivor Francis	...	Bishop
David M. Frank	...	Eddie (as David Frank)
Joyce Peralta	...	Lady

Storyline

After the convent washing machine breaks down, the sisters are forced to go to a laundromat. When Sister Bertrille goes in to do the convent laundry, little does she know that Harry Madison and Eddie, a commercial producer and cameraman, are shooting a candid camera commercial for Delight laundry detergent. Sister Bertrille is using Delight, much to their pleasure. She ends up being the perfect spokesperson for the detergent. Part of the compensation for doing the commercial is a new washing machine. The Reverend Mother however refuses to let Sister Bertrille be part of a commercial, even if it does mean not getting the washing machine. It is a bit more difficult for Sister Bertrille to back out of it as she did sign the release form and Harry will not let her out of the contract. When she asks Carlos to help her get out of the contract, Carlos hatches a plan to make Sister Bertrille look crazy by having her talk about flying. She not only appears crazy, but Carlos tells Harry that ...

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 March 1970 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Screen Gems

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The title refers to Allen Funt 's long running early reality TV show Candid Camera .

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