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Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights
Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights
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Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights

1980
48m
Music
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1980

Runtime

48m

Storyline

"Olivia Newton-John's music is showcased in a 1-hour television special."

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
48m
Apr 13, 1980
Languages
English
Director
Jeff Margolis
Production
ABC Productions
ABC Productions
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

11 Cast Members

Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John

Self

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

Self

Andy Gibb

Andy Gibb

Self

Elton John

Elton John

Self

Tina Turner

Tina Turner

Self

Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter

Self

Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Self

Chantal Contouri

Chantal Contouri

Self

Ted Knight

Ted Knight

Self

Cliff Richard

Cliff Richard

Self

Toni Tennille

Self

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