Armando and the Pool Table's primary photo
  • The Flying Nun Armando and the Pool Table (Season 3, Episode 16)
  • TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy

The Flying Nun

Armando and the Pool Table (Season 3, Episode 16)
TV Episode | 30 min | Comedy, Fantasy

Carlos donates a pool table to the convent. Sister Bertrille thinks it would be a good pastime for convent orphan Armando to partake as his current diversions are wild flights of fancy. Initially reluctant to learn, Armando takes to the ...See moreCarlos donates a pool table to the convent. Sister Bertrille thinks it would be a good pastime for convent orphan Armando to partake as his current diversions are wild flights of fancy. Initially reluctant to learn, Armando takes to the game once he witnesses the amazing abilities of Emilio Gomez, who ends up being his teacher. Armando's a natural, however this new diversion, as was his old diversions, takes over his life to the expense of his school work. The Reverend Mother orders the pool table gone. Sister Bertrille figures that taking the pool table away will only make Armando more in love with the game, so she reckons what Armando needs is to be shown up. They find the best pool player in San Tanco to take on Armando, that being Carlos. Armando is confident he can beat Carlos and he does start off well, but after Armando scratches, Carlos cleans the table. To put more pressure on Armando, Sister Bertrille orders a rematch and feigns betting big money on Armando to the tune of $5,000. Armando, not wanting to disappoint the sisters, goes through with the game, but the unexpected arrival of the Reverend Mother is just what everyone needs: she stops the game and Armando breaks down in tears, not wanting to play pool anymore. In the words of the Reverend Mother, Sister Bertrille's motives were good, but her execution leaves a little to be desired. Written by Huggo See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Lou Antonio (as Louis Antonio)
Writers
Sam Locke (teleplay) | Ralph Goodman (teleplay) | Michael Morris (story) | Max Wylie (creator) & 3 more
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Casting Director
Status
Edit Released
Updated Jan 23, 1970

Release date
Jan 23, 1970 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for Armando and the Pool Table.

Cast

+ Add Cast
10 cast members
Name Known for
Sally Field
Sister Bertrille Sister Bertrille   See fewer
Marge Redmond
Sister Jacqueline Sister Jacqueline   See fewer
Madeleine Sherwood
Reverend Mother Superior Placido Reverend Mother Superior Placido   See fewer
Alejandro Rey
Carlos Ramirez Carlos Ramirez   See fewer
Shelley Morrison
Sister Sixto Sister Sixto   See fewer
George Spell
Armando Armando   See fewer
John Hoyt
Emilio Gomez Emilio Gomez   See fewer
Linda Dangcil
Sister Ana Sister Ana   See fewer
Farrah Fawcett
Blonde (Miss Preem) Blonde (Miss Preem)   See fewer
Fred Sadoff
Hernandez Hernandez   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown