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

Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights

April 13, 1980 | 48 min

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.

Genres

Music TV Movie

Cast

Naomi Scott

Olivia Newton-John

Naomi Scott

Gene Kelly

Naomi Scott

Andy Gibb

Naomi Scott

Elton John

Naomi Scott

Tina Turner

Naomi Scott

Karen Carpenter

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