Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Jeff Margolis
Writers Don Segall, Julie Brown
Studio ABC Productions
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN

Cast & Crew

Olivia Newton-John

Olivia Newton-John

Self

Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

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Andy Gibb

Andy Gibb

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Elton John

Elton John

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Tina Turner

Tina Turner

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Karen Carpenter

Karen Carpenter

Self

Dick Clark

Dick Clark

Self

Chantal Contouri

Chantal Contouri

Self

Ted Knight

Ted Knight

Self

Cliff Richard

Cliff Richard

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Toni Tennille

Self

Frequently Asked Questions

Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights was released on April 13, 1980.

The runtime of Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights is 48m.

Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights is a Music, TV Movie movie.

Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights was directed by Jeff Margolis.

The main cast of Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights includes Olivia Newton-John, Gene Kelly, Andy Gibb.

Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights is originally in English.