Grease

2022 - 8 - 13

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The one that I wanted: the Grease casting choices we almost got to ... (The Age)

Princess Leia singing Summer Lovin'? Mormon sweetheart Marie Osmond sucking back on a cigarette and uttering the words “tell me about it, stud”?

Grease was originally released in the United States on June 16, 1978 and was an immediate box-office success. With Osmond out, Carr set sights on Olivia, who sat across from him at a dinner party at fellow Aussie Helen Reddy’s house one night without realising she was auditioning. I think the guy has to work hard to get the girl, that’s what I believe.” A testament to its success is Grease’s ability to transcend generations. “But I was at a place in my life where I wanted to have children and I didn’t like the fact that the girl had to turn bad to get the guy. Her role as Sandy in Grease remains her most resonant film work and provided her with a string of hits, but it was also a film that had to overcome many obstacles to get made, including convincing Hollywood studio bosses that people would see it.

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The one that I wanted: The Grease casting choices we almost got to ... (The Sydney Morning Herald)

Princess Leia singing Summer Lovin'? Mormon sweetheart Marie Osmond sucking back on a cigarette and uttering the words “tell me about it, stud”?

Grease was originally released in the United States on June 16, 1978 and was an immediate box-office success. With Osmond out, Carr set sights on Olivia, who sat across from him at a dinner party at fellow Aussie Helen Reddy’s house one night without realising she was auditioning. I think the guy has to work hard to get the girl, that’s what I believe.” A testament to its success is Grease’s ability to transcend generations. “But I was at a place in my life where I wanted to have children and I didn’t like the fact that the girl had to turn bad to get the guy. Her role as Sandy in Grease remains her most resonant film work and provided her with a string of hits, but it was also a film that had to overcome many obstacles to get made, including convincing Hollywood studio bosses that people would see it.

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Grease: How old each cast member was when it was filmed and ... (Liverpool Echo)

Tributes have flocked in from celebrity friends, as well as her millions of fans. John Travolta, who played her co-star Danny in the hit film, said the late ...

Jamie played Jan, one of the Pink Ladies. She was the only person to reprise her stage character in the film. His most recent role is as Weezi Abramowitz in The Rich & The Ruthless. He went on to star in the likes of Murder She Wrote, Beverly Hills 90210, House and ER. The actor most recently appeared in Grease: Live in 2016. Stockard famously played First Lady Abbey Bartlet in The West Wing for a number of years, and more recently appeared in The Good Wife. Most of his acting career saw him working in television, as well as having a go at TV writing. John Travolta, who played her co-star Danny in the hit film, said the late actress and campaigner had "made all of our lives so much better". John also has a great singing voice, and released a top 10 hit in 1976. With so many people being affected by the news, many of us are watching Grease again, to re-witness Olivia's brilliance in all its glory. Shows included Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Rugrats, The World Thornberrys and Blue Bloods. OJ Simpson: American Crime Story. He also recently reunited with Olivia Newton-John for a Christmas album. Barry Pearl is well-known for his iconic role as Doody, but he originally played Sonny in the stage version of the movie.

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An Old Clip of John Travolta Gushing Over Olivia Newton-John in ... (GoodHousekeeping.com)

In the days following the death of Oliva Newton-John, an old clip of her and her 'Grease' co-star John Travolta has resurfaced — and fans are emotional ...

Olivia and John had a long friendship since playing love interests in Grease, which they both filmed in their 20s. Back in 2018, John said that the strength of their friendship was rooted in the success of Grease. Best Sandy. ❤️🙏🏻🕊❤️," one wrote in the comments section. "I love you so much. He continued: "And every girl wants to be like her. I felt the same way."

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Inside Olivia Newton-John's secret romance: Grease star was in love ... (Daily Mail)

It's no secret Olivia Newon-John had a turbulent love life, marred by heartbreak, divorce, and a bizarre unsolved disappearance.

Pictured in 2001 The pair married in 1968 and had three children. Ian, a heavy smoker, had been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer in February 2011, and died just over a year later in March 2012. Ian spoke of his heartbreak back in 1981, saying '[Olivia] was away for more than three months. Pictured in 1979 We all have something we need to go through in life. Pictured in 2006 Pictured in 2006 Olivia is pictured in 1973 The Grease star was just 16 when she first crossed paths with Ian, then 19. 'Ian and Olivia were inseparable. Olivia even joined in games of footy with Ian and his four football-mad brothers,' The Australian Women's Weekly reported in 1981.

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Next year's Grease revival will be dedicated to Olivia Newton-John (NL Times)

Albert Verlinde wants to make the musical Grease, which will return to theaters next year, "extra special" now that Olivia Newton-John has passed away.

"Now you really want to make it something extra special, cast the right Sandy and Danny. It should be a nice tribute." When you are Sandy to the whole world, that is really special." Albert Verlinde wants to make the musical Grease, which will return to theaters next year, "extra special" now that Olivia Newton-John has passed away.

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A Look Back At Olivia Newton-John's Most Memorable Roles, From ... (British Vogue)

In that time, the Grammy-winning actor and musician flitted effortlessly from sweeping high-school romances to surreal fantasy epics and side-splitting comedies ...

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Grease cast tragedies and traumas as the world mourns Olivia ... (Entertainment Daily)

As well as the death of Olivia Newton-John, tragedy has struck some of the cast of 1978 hit Grease in the years since it was released.

And I try not to live my life with that in my mind all the time.” And I try not to live my life with that in my mind all the time. She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many.” In 2011 the actor, who was also in the TV series Taxi, was found unconscious at home and was taken to hospital. There were reports that he hurt his back filming a scene in Grease and that when something later exacerbated the injury, it led to troubles with painkillers. She was first diagnosed with the illness in 1992 and it returned in 2013 and then again in 2017.

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