diff --git a/glue/utils/qt/python_list_model.py b/glue/utils/qt/python_list_model.py
index 6157ea3bc..777249d97 100644
--- a/glue/utils/qt/python_list_model.py
+++ b/glue/utils/qt/python_list_model.py
@@ -72,7 +72,7 @@ def setData(self, index, value, role):
             self.dataChanged.emit(index, index)
             return True
 
-        return super(PythonListModel, self).setDdata(index, value, role)
+        return super(PythonListModel, self).setData(index, value, role)
 
     def removeRow(self, row, parent=None):
         """