7.6Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights · 1980
Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (1980) is a Music / TV Movie film directed by Jeff Margolis, starring Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Andy Gibb.
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7.6Overview
In this variety special, Olivia shares the evening with Andy Gibb, Elton John, Ted Knight, Gene Kelly and Toni Tennille. The special included songs from Grease and the Totally Hot album as well as some other artists' covers : the Eagles, Bob Seger, Elton John and Buddy Holly. Olivia also performed a parody of the jazz/blues classic Makin' Whoopee with Gene Kelly, changing the lyrics to Makin' Movies and dealing with Olivia's dream of producing a musical. The show was aired internationally and did very well in the ratings, as did her two previous US television specials on the same network. It is to be noted that Tina Turner's appearance on Olivia's special helped her sign a contract with then Olivia's manager Roger Davies, who ultimately helped her to go back into the spotlight.
Cast
Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Andy Gibb, Elton John, Tina Turner, Karen Carpenter, Dick Clark, Chantal Contouri
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What is "Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights" about?
In this variety special, Olivia shares the evening with Andy Gibb, Elton John, Ted Knight, Gene Kelly and Toni Tennille. The special included songs from Grease and the Totally Hot album as well as some other artists' covers : the Eagles, Bob Seger, Elton John and Buddy Holly. Olivia also performed a parody of the jazz/blues classic Makin' Whoopee with Gene Kelly, changing the lyrics to Makin' Movies and dealing with Olivia's dream of producing a musical. The show was aired internationally and did very well in the ratings, as did her two previous US television specials on the same network. It is to be noted that Tina Turner's appearance on Olivia's special helped her sign a contract with then Olivia's manager Roger Davies, who ultimately helped her to go back into the spotlight.
When was "Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights" released?
Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights was released in 1980.
Who stars in "Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights"?
The cast includes Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Andy Gibb, Elton John.
