Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights

The read

It runs a compact 48m.

Synopsis

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.

Ratings

Key crew

• Jeff MargolisDirector
• Don SegallWriter
• Julie BrownWriter
• Charlie CoffeyWriter
• Alan ThickeWriter

Cast

• Olivia Newton-JohnSelf
• Gene KellySelf
• Andy GibbSelf
• Elton JohnSelf
• Tina TurnerSelf
• Karen CarpenterSelf
• Dick ClarkSelf
• Chantal ContouriSelf
• Ted KnightSelf
• Cliff RichardSelf
• Toni TennilleSelf