Grease' casting director shares the story of Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta's 1st screen test
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How Olivia Newton-John almost turned down Grease - until John
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Grease' casting director shares the story of Olivia Newton-John
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Olivia Newton-John 'Didn't Jump' At Starring In 'Grease
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Grease Casting Director Says Olivia Newton-John Hesitated to Take Role
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Olivia Newton John's Dying Request To Pal John Travolta Revealed
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Olivia Newton-John Almost Turned Down 'Grease' – IndieWire
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Olivia Newton-John Recalls John Travolta Kissing Scene in 'Grease
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John Travolta's 'Grease' co-star Olivia Newton-John almost turned
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