
"Grease is still the word"
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.
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Danny Zuko

Sandy Olsson

Kenickie (archive footage)

Doody

Sonny

Putzie

Betty Rizzo

Frenchy

Jan

Marty Maraschino

Eugene Felsnic

Patty Simcox

Tom Chisum

Leo 'Craterface' Balmudo (archive footage)

Charlene 'Cha Cha' DiGregorio (archive footage)

Principal McGee (archive footage)

Blanche Hodel (archive footage)

Coach Calhoun (archive footage)

Mrs. Murdock (archive footage)

Mr. Lynch (archive footage)

Mr. Rudie

Nurse Wilkins

Waitress

Teen Angel

Vince Fontaine
