![]() ![]() A few of the songs were added at the last minute: The movie was almost made without its title song, which was performed by Frankie Valli, as well as "Sandy," "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and the duet "You're the One That I Want," which was written by Newton-John's songwriter John Farrar. Elvis could have been in the film: Originally, Elvis was considered a possibility to play Teen Angel, but he died in 1977, when the movie was being made. However, to accommodate the actress, the character was made Australian and the cinematographer used soft lenses to make the 29-year-old star appear younger, especially alongside Travolta, who was then 23.Ĥ. “She had a brilliant voice, and I didn’t think there could be any more correct person for Sandy in the universe,” Travolta said. Olivia Newton-John, who ultimately played Sandy, was discovered after she sat next to Carr at a dinner party. Meanwhile, the actresses considered for Sandy included Carrie Fisher, Susan Dey, Deborah Raffin and Marie Osmond, who ultimately dropped out because Sandy morphed into a rebel at the end of the film. Sandy and Danny were almost played by other stars: The studio originally wanted Henry Winkler to play Danny Zuko, but the "Happy Days" star passed out of fear of being typecast. Other would-be castings: Paul Lynde was almost the Rydell High principal, Detroit Tigers player Mark "The Bird" Bidrych was almost a star jock, and Donny Osmond was considered as Teen Angel.ģ. The script underwent dramatic changes: Originally, John Travolta's Danny Zuko was written as a bus boy and gas-station employee who sang a song called "Gas Pump Jockey" and the Beach Boys were meant to sing "Greased Lightnin'" in a garage. Questions? No? Let - let - let’s put it all together and. So… let’s just… avoid the… controvisty… and, instead of singing “Greased Lightnin'”, we’ll say… “Gene Rayburn.” He was the host of the “Match Game”, and if… if anything else looks dubious, just fill in… with… “Hubba-hubba!” Okay. You know what that means? Come here!ĭrama Teacher: Yeah… it’s bad. ![]() And, now… I-I’m worried about “Greased Lightnin’.” In certain circles, it’s filthy. Then, you can talk about your rocks, whatever kind of wagon you want… but, this is… high school… and, if I let you sing that, the School Board… will put me in a box and push me down a hill, okay? So… what’re we gonna sing?ĭrama Teacher: Right. Tommy: A dragon? Isn’t this supposed to be a song about a car?ĭrama Teacher: Tommy… when you’re on Broadway… and you will be, all of you… but, when you’re on Broadway… you’re performing in front of an adult audience. So… instead of singing “It’s a real…” - you know what - “wagon”… we’ll do… hmm… “Have you ever seen a dragon? …Greased Lightnin’.” Miss Hash, you ready?ĭrama Teacher: No, they - they - it’s too little…ĭrama Teacher: Come on! Even Miss Hash knows what it means!ĭrama Teacher: Yes! Finally. News to me, but… let’s sing through it and see what he’s talking about. Right, Miss Hash?ĭrama Teacher: Look - Principal Henderson… watched… rehearsal yesterday, and… he said that he was unaware that we were doing the original Broadway version of “Grease”, and he’s worried that… some of the lyrics might be… inappropriate. I am a Drama teacher… I am not David Blaine. 07i: Christopher Walken / Panic at the Discoĭrama Teacher: Guys, come on… the Norh Side High Senior Musical is in three weeks - yes? - and we need to rehearse.
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