The Grease Story


2017-11-05

Grease is still the word
8.4
67 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
John Travolta Danny Zuko Hangin with Mr. Cooper
Olivia Newton-John Sandy Olsson Unowned
Jeff Conaway Kenickie (archive footage) Unowned
Barry Pearl Doody Unowned
Michael Tucci Sonny Unowned
Kelly Ward Putzie Unowned
Stockard Channing Betty Rizzo Unowned
Didi Conn Frenchy Unowned
Jamie Donnelly Jan Unowned
Dinah Manoff Marty Maraschino Unowned
Eddie Deezen Eugene Felsnic Unowned
Susan Buckner Patty Simcox Unowned
Lorenzo Lamas Tom Chisum Unowned
Dennis Stewart Leo 'Craterface' Balmudo (archive footage) Unowned
Annette Charles Charlene 'Cha Cha' DiGregorio (archive footage) Unowned
Eve Arden Principal McGee (archive footage) Unowned
Dody Goodman Blanche Hodel (archive footage) Unowned
Sid Caesar Coach Calhoun (archive footage) Unowned
Alice Ghostley Mrs. Murdock (archive footage) Unowned
Darrell Zwerling Mr. Lynch (archive footage) Unowned
Dick Patterson Mr. Rudie Unowned
Fannie Flagg Nurse Wilkins Unowned
Ellen Travolta Waitress Unowned
Frankie Avalon Teen Angel Unowned
Edd Byrnes Vince Fontaine Unowned