Grease' casting director shares the story of Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta's 1st screen test
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EXTRA! 9/22 - Olivia Newton John's Final Years / Still Laughing
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Olivia Newton-John Dies At Age 73
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Olivia Newton-John 'Didn't Jump' At Starring In 'Grease
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John Travolta's 'Grease' co-star Olivia Newton-John almost turned
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Grease' casting director slams criticism of cast's old ages
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Olivia Newton-John's legacy: Her net worth, philanthropic efforts
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John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John Weren't the Original Choices
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John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John Recreate Their Grease Looks
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Grease Casting Director Says Olivia Newton-John Hesitated to Take Role
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Grease Casting Director Says Olivia Newton-John Hesitated to Take Role
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Olivia Newton-John's Grease Screen Test.
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Grease' Inspired Summer Lovin' 45 Years Ago
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