Documentary

The story behind the classic movie musical. The programme examines the original stage musical in the early 1970s, which starred a young Richard Gere, and the changes that occurred between stage and screen, including the addition of several new songs and toning down the original show's darker elements. Plus, a look at some of the actors who could have played the roles made famous by John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John.

"Grease is still the word"

Credits

John TravoltaDanny Zuko

Olivia Newton-JohnSandy Olsson

Jeff ConawayKenickie (archive footage)

Barry PearlDoody

Michael TucciSonny