Olivia Newton-John

Born: 1948-09-26

Dame Olivia Newton-John AC, DBE was an English-born, Australian-raised singer and actress. She is a four-time Grammy award winner who amassed five No. 1 and ten other Top Ten Billboard Hot 100 singles and two No. 1 Billboard 200 solo albums. Eleven of her singles (including two platinum) and 14 of her albums (including two platinum and four double platinum) have been certified gold by the RIAA. She has sold an estimated over 100 million albums worldwide. In 1978, she co-starred with John Travolta in the film adaptation of the Broadway musical, Grease, which became one of the most successful films and movie soundtracks in Hollywood history. It features two major hit duets with co-star John Travolta: "You're the One That I Want"—which is one of the best-selling singles of all time—and "Summer Nights". She became the second woman (after Linda Ronstadt in 1977) to have two singles – "Hopelessly Devoted to You" and "Summer Nights" – in the Billboard top 5 simultaneously. Her performance earned her a People's Choice Award for Favorite Film Actress. She was nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Actress in a Musical and performed the Oscar-nominated "Hopelessly Devoted to You" at the 1979 Academy Awards. In 1980, she starred with Gene Kelly and Michael Beck in the musical fantasy film Xanadu. Although it was a critical failure, its soundtrack was certified double platinum and scored five top 20 singles on the Billboard Hot 100. She charted with "Magic", "Suddenly" with Cliff Richard, and the title song "Xanadu" with the Electric Light Orchestra. "Magic" was Newton-John's biggest pop hit to that point and still ranks as the biggest AC hit of her career. The film has since become a cult classic and the basis for a Broadway show that ran for more than 500 performances beginning in 2007 and was nominated for four Tony Awards including Best Musical. She helped pioneer the music video industry by recording a video album for Physical, featuring videos of all the album's tracks and three of her older hits. The video album earned her a fourth Grammy and was aired as an ABC prime-time special, Let's Get Physical, becoming a top-10 Nielsen hit. She teamed up with Travolta again in 1983 for the critically and commercially unsuccessful movie Two of a Kind, redeemed by its platinum soundtrack featuring "Twist of Fate", and a new duet with Travolta, "Take a Chance"Iowa.  In 2002, she was inducted into Australia's ARIA Hall of Fame and, in 2015, she was inducted into the Music Victoria Hall of Fame. In recognition for "her work as an entertainer and philanthropist", she was bestowed Australia's highest honor, the Companion of the Order of Australia, in June 2019. In 2008, she raised funds to help build the Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre in Melbourne, Australia. She led a three-week, 228 km walk along the Great Wall of China, joined by various celebrities and cancer survivors throughout her trek. The walk symbolised the steps cancer patients must take on their road to recovery. She was a a long-time activist for environmental and animal rights issues. She battled breast cancer three times and was an advocate for breast cancer research and health awareness. Her business ventures included launching several product lines for Koala Blue and co-owning the Gaia Retreat & Spa in Australia.


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Grease

as Sandy Olsson
Released: 1978-07-07

Australian good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they...

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Sharknado 5: Global Swarming

as Orion
Released: 2017-08-06

Fin and his wife April travel around the world to save their young son who's trapped inside a...

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She's Having a Baby

as Olivia Newton-John (uncredited)
Released: 1988-02-05

Jake and Kristy Briggs are newlyweds. Being young, they are perhaps a bit unprepared for the...

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Two of a Kind

as Debbie
Released: 1983-12-13

God has had just about enough of the human's attitude so he will destroy the planet very soon....

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Madonna: Truth or Dare

as Self
Released: 1991-05-10

From the rains of Japan, through threats of arrest for 'public indecency' in Canada, and a...

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Xanadu

as Kira
Released: 1980-08-08

A beautiful muse inspires an artist and his older friend to convert a dilapidated auditorium...

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A Few Best Men

as Barbara Ramme
Released: 2011-10-14

A groom and his three best men travel to the Australian outback for a wedding.

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It's My Party

as Lina Bingham
Released: 1996-03-22

Nick, a gay, HIV-positive architect, begins to display severe symptoms of AIDS and makes...

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The Very Excellent Mr. Dundee

as Olivia
Released: 2020-12-10

Paul Hogan is reluctantly thrust back into the spotlight as he desperately attempts to restore...

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A Christmas Romance

as Julia Stonecypher
Released: 1994-12-01

A widowed mother with financial woes comes to the aid of a bill collector who crashes his car in...

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A Mom for Christmas

as Amy Miller
Released: 1990-12-17

A department store mannequin comes to life during the holiday season for a motherless little...

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And the Winner Isn't

as Self
Released: 2017-12-08

A satirical documentary charting Geoffrey Moore and his daughter Ambra’s journey through...

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John Travolta, le miraculé d'Hollywood

as Self - Actress (archive footage)
Released: 2017-03-19

The gripping story of legendary American actor John Travolta: his rise to stardom in the 1970s;...

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The 50 Worst Movies Ever Made

as Kira (archive footage)
Released: 2004-07-13

There are some movies that are so bad they're good. And there are some movies that are so bad-...

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The Grease Story

as Sandy Olsson
Released: 2017-11-05

The story behind the classic movie musical. The programme examines the original stage musical in...

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Sordid Lives

as Bitsy Mae Harling
Released: 2000-05-25

"Sordid Lives" is about a family in a small Texas town preparing for the funeral of the mother....

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Timeless Tales: Rapunzel

as Host
Released: 1990-09-26

A Hallmark adaptation of Rapunzel.

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Stayin' Alive: A Grammy Salute to the Music of the Bee Gees

as Self
Released: 2017-04-16

A star-studded tribute concert celebrating the iconic pop trio's impressive career.

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John Travolta: The Inside Story

as Self
Released: 2004-04-22

In the seventies brushed glory, in the eighties met the failure and nineties resurfaced to...

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Karen Carpenter: Starving for Perfection

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2023-02-10

Following Karen Carpenter's meteoric climb to stardom in the 1970s and the little-known anorexia...

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Mythos Hollywood - Das Geheimnis des Erfolgs

as Self
Released: 1998-01-01

Ekchart Schmidt examines the machinery behind the dream factory; the Hollywood myth is unmasked....

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Toomorrow

as Olivia
Released: 1970-08-27

A group of students pay their way through school by forming a pop band called Toomorrow. Sonic...

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Night of 100 Stars III

as Self
Released: 1990-05-21

A celebrity benefit for The Actors' Fund of America, featuring music, songs, dance and comedy.

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Mariah Carey: Around the World

as Self
Released: 1999-05-03

The biggest selling female artist of the 1990s invites her fans to join her onstage and...

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ABBA: Against the Odds

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2024-03-23

This year marks the 50th anniversary of ABBA’s iconic Eurovision victory, a milestone that calls...

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Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over

as Self
Released: 2021-09-11

The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ...

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1 a Minute

as Self - Actress / Breast Cancer Survivor
Released: 2010-10-06

The film chronicles the diagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer survivor, interspersed with...

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Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1988-05-16

Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.

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Olivia Newton-John: Video Gold 1

as Herself
Released: 2005-08-30

19 of Olivia's songs, mainly from her late Seveties/Early Eighties zenith. Many of the videos...

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The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's

as Self
Released: 1980-01-04

A look back at the people, events, music, and trends of the 1970s.

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John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John: Two Strong Hearts - Live in Concert

as Self (Vocals)
Released: 2015-08-21

Two Strong Hearts: Live In Concert captures the magic performance of John Farnham and Olivia...

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Score: A Hockey Musical

as Hope Gordon
Released: 2010-10-22

Seventeen-year old Farley has the stick-handling skills of the next Sidney Crosby. Not that...

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John Farnham: Finding the Voice

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2023-05-18

John Farnham: Finding the Voice tells the untold story of an Australian music icon. In this...

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The A-Z of Eurovision

as Self - Contestant (archive footage)
Released: 2020-05-16

Rylan Clark-Neal narrates a guide to all things Eurovision and takes a sideways look at the...

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A Special: Olivia Newton-John

as uncredited
Released: 1976-11-17

In her first variety special, Olivia Newton-John performs with guests including Elliott Gould,...

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Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights

as Self
Released: 1980-04-13

In this variety special, Olivia shares the evening with Andy Gibb, Elton John, Ted Knight, Gene...

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Mannheim Steamroller - The Christmas Angel: A Story on Ice

as Female Storyteller
Released: 1999-11-16

This tale of good versus evil takes place in a magical land where toys come to life and evil is...

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Rocky Mountain Christmas

as Self
Released: 1975-12-10

Watched by over 65 million on its premiere, John Denver hosts a musical Holiday special with...

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Olivia Newton-John: Let's Get Physical

as Herself
Released: 1982-02-08

A collection of Olivia's videos mainly from her 1981 album Physical. Brian Grant directed these...

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The Wilde Girls

as uncredited
Released: 2001-11-04

A young girl hopes to follow in her famous singer mother's footsteps, but her mother fears the...

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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

as Self
Released: 1994-01-01

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success – A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams is a...

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Grease Day USA

as Self
Released: 1978-06-18

The star-studded premiere party for "Grease," featuring numerous unrelated musical performances.

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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1980

as uncredited
Released: 1980-02-10

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...

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Olivia

as Self
Released: 1978-05-17

This one hour special, aired May 17, 1978, features Olivia singing many of her hits with special...

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Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony Orchestra: Live at the Sydney Opera House

as Self
Released: 2008-01-15

Olivia Newton-John and the Sydney Symphony: Live at the Sydney Opera House is a HD video (16:9)...

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High as Mike

as Self
Released: 2019-05-01

Mike has a brain tumour. It's the sort of tumour that wont kill him, but it will rob him of his...

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Sounds Like Les Dawson

as uncredited
Released: 1974-12-04

Les Dawson invites some familiar friends to join him in this one off special in which he...

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Olivia Newton-John: Video Gold 2

as Herself
Released: 2005-08-30

This retrospective collection of Olivia Newton-John's greatest hits illustrates her appeal as a...

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Sydney 2000 Olympic Opening Ceremony

as Self (Vocals)
Released: 2000-09-15

Coverage of the glorious Olympic Opening Ceremony of the Games in Sydney. The opening ceremony...

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Christmas with Delta 2020

as Self
Released: 2020-12-24

Christmas with Delta sees the pop star sing tracks from hew newly-released Only Santa Knows....

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Superstar (Song for Karen)

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2024-02-11

A tribute to Karen Anne Carpenter, the late American singer, and drummer whose soft, melancholy...

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Snowden on Ice

as Self - Performer (voice)
Released: 1997-11-28

A musical holiday special aired on CBS.

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The Midnight Special Legendary Performances 1975

as uncredited
Released: 1975-06-10

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...

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Country Queens at the BBC

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-11-07

Classic female country stars in action on a variety of BBC studio shows and featuring Bobbie...

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Olivia Newton-John: Soul Kiss

as Herself
Released: 1985-01-01

OLIVIA NEWTON JOHN Soul Kiss (Very scarce 1985 Japanese NTSC stereo 5-track laser disc,...

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Neil Diamond : Live At the Greek Theatre 1976

as Self - Uncredited
Released: 1977-02-21

Neil Diamond gives a powerful and memorable performance at the packed Greek Theatre in Los...

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The Main Event

as Self (Vocals)
Released: 1998-01-01

The Main Event was a concert event that toured Australia's capital cities in 1998. It featured...

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Olivia Newton-John at the BBC

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2022-10-15

A special tribute to the much-loved star, who died in August 2022 at the age of 73 after a music...

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Olivia Newton-John: In Concert

as Self
Released: 1983-01-23

1982 concert taped for HBO: Songs Include : "Deeper Than The Night" "Let Me Be There" ...

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John Denver Rocky Mountain High An Earth Day Concert

as self
Released: 2011-04-21

A tribute to John Denver -- A Rocky Mountain High Earth Day Celebration -- in celebration of his...

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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2009-07-16

Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality...

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The Mike Douglas Show

as Self
First aired: 1961-12-11

The Mike Douglas Show is an American daytime television talk show hosted by Mike Douglas that...

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The Graham Norton Show

as Self
First aired: 2007-02-22

Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on...

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Dancing with the Stars

as Self - Guest Judge
First aired: 2005-06-01

The competition sees celebrities perform choreographed dance routines which are judged by a...

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Glee

as Olivia Newton-John
First aired: 2009-05-19

In this musical comedy, optimistic high school teacher Will Schuester tries to refuel his own...

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Top of the Pops

as uncredited
First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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Top of the Pops

as Self
First aired: 1964-01-01

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s...

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Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest
First aired: 2019-09-09

Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host & Musical Guest
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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RuPaul's Drag Race

as Self - Guest Judge
First aired: 2009-02-02

Join RuPaul, the world's most famous drag queen, as the host, mentor and judge for the ultimate...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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American Idol

as Self - Guest Judge
First aired: 2002-06-11

Each year, hopeful singers from all over the country audition to be part of one of the biggest...

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Les Rendez-vous du dimanche

as Self
First aired: 1975-01-12

A talk show presented by Michel Drucker

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Intimate Portrait

as Self
First aired: 1993-11-14

Intimate Portrait is a biographical television series on the Lifetime Television cable network...

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Wetten, dass..?

as Self
First aired: 1981-02-14

A long-running German-language entertainment television show based on the format of the British...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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Le monde est à vous

as Self
First aired: 1987-09-13

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The Man from Snowy River

as Joanna Walker
First aired: 1994-09-23

The Man from Snowy River is an Australian television series based on Banjo Paterson's poem "The...

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RuPaul's Drag Race Down Under

as Self - Special Guest
First aired: 2021-05-01

Drag queen contestants compete in an elimination-style contest and strut their stuff in a...

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Viña del Mar International Song Festival

as Self - Musical Guest
First aired: 1963-02-14

A yearly musical contest organized by the municipality of Viña del Mar, Chile which takes place...

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Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List

as Self
First aired: 2005-08-03

Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List is an American reality television series on Bravo. The...

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The Midnight Special

as Host
First aired: 1972-08-19

The Midnight Special is an American late-night musical variety series that aired on NBC during...

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Solid Gold

as Self
First aired: 1980-09-13

Solid Gold was an American syndicated music television series that debuted on September 13,...

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Jogo da Vida

as Self
First aired: 1981-10-26

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Disco

as Self
First aired: 1971-02-13

Disco was a pop music program that aired in Germany on the ZDF network from 1971 to 1982. It...

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Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest

as Self
First aired: 1972-12-31

A much cherished annual tradition since 1972, the show includes special musical performances,...

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Donny & Marie

as Self
First aired: 1976-01-23

Donny & Marie is an American variety show which aired on ABC from January 1976 to January 1979....

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Ned and Stacey

as Olivia Newton-John
First aired: 1995-09-11

A self-centered ad exec and a liberal journalist enter into a marriage of convenience. He's...

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Musikladen

as Self
First aired: 1972-12-13

Der Musikladen was a West German music television programme that ran from December 13, 1972 to...

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Behind Closed Doors with Natalie Morales

as Sandy Olsson (archive footage)
First aired: 2015-11-07

Examines the lives of beloved celebritie through rarely seen footage and revealing interviews...

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Animal nocturno

as Self
First aired: 2006-04-16

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Today

as Self
First aired: 1952-01-14

Today is a daily American morning television show that airs on NBC. The program debuted on...

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Sez Les

as uncredited
First aired: 1969-04-30

Sez Les was a British comedy sketch show that starred Les Dawson, produced by Yorkshire...

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Sordid Lives: The Series

as Bitsy Mae Harling
First aired: 2008-07-23

Sordid Lives: The Series is an American television series created, written, and directed by Del...

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The Early Show

as Self
First aired: 1999-11-01

The Early Show is an American morning television show which was broadcast by CBS from New York...

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Bandstand

as Self
First aired: 1958-11-15

Bandstand was an Australian musical/variety television show which screened from November 1958 to...

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