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.
as Danny Zuko
as Sandy Olsson
as Kenickie (archive footage)
as Doody
as Sonny
as Putzie
as Betty Rizzo
as Frenchy
as Jan
as Marty Maraschino
as Eugene Felsnic
as Patty Simcox
as Tom Chisum
as Leo 'Craterface' Balmudo (archive footage)
as Charlene 'Cha Cha' DiGregorio (archive footage)
as Principal McGee (archive footage)
as Blanche Hodel (archive footage)
as Coach Calhoun (archive footage)
as Mrs. Murdock (archive footage)
as Mr. Lynch (archive footage)
as Mr. Rudie
as Nurse Wilkins
as Waitress
as Teen Angel
as Vince Fontaine
