Review of Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights

Having taped all of Olivia's Specials on Beta tape during their original broadcasts I have to say this is my all time favorite of hers., The songs are great and the guests first rate. Songs from Elton John, and Cliff Richard (who was not well known in the US at the time this special was produced in February 1980 for broadcast the following month). Cliff and Olivia showcase the song Suddenly which was from Olivia's upcoming film XANADU which started shooting in September of 1979 and continued to January 1980. Karen Carpenter makes a cameo in the special and did so at Olivia's request. Karen looked great and it is sad she died about three years later. Olivia's future husband Matt is seen as a dancer in the opening number. Having transferred this to DVD from beta the quality is stunning. Wish Olivia (who owns the rights to all her specials) would issue a box set of her special- including those she made for the UK (Which I also have on beta and DVD, but would like factory produced copies of!) Excellent Special!