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'Grease' Casting Director Reacts to Criticism the Actors Were Too Old: 'It's a Fantasy'

John Travolta was 23 when Grease was filmed in 1977, and the late Olivia Newton-John was 29 The casting director behind Grease says the movie was "better for" its use of adult actors playing high ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Porn Star Harry Reems Nearly Starred in ‘Grease’ — and Five Other Surprises About the Making of the 1978 Blockbuster

Director Randal Kleiser spills all on the latest edition of The Hollywood Reporter's 'It Happened in Hollywood' podcast. By Seth Abramovitch Senior Writer Deep Throat star Harry Reems was hired to ...
The Spokesman-Review

45 years later, ‘Grease’ movie rocks again

“Grease” is the kind of movie that wouldn’t seem to be popular today. Yes, it has that infectious musical score. But the themes … Still, “Grease” endures. A 45th anniversary showing of the film, ...
Los Angeles Times

Susan Buckner, ‘Grease’ actor who played cheerleader Patty Simcox, dies at 72

Susan Buckner, whose TV and movie career included a memorable turn in “Grease,” has died. The actor “died peacefully” in Miami surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, Melissa Berthier, a publicist for ...
The Hollywood Reporter

‘Grease’ Returning to AMC Theatres in Tribute to Olivia Newton-John

The iconic Paramount film will play at 135 AMC locations beginning Friday. By Pamela McClintock Senior Film Writer AMC Theatres announced Thursday that it will play Grease in 135 of its theaters this ...
USA Today

Susan Buckner, who played cheerleader Patty Simcox in 'Grease,' dies at 72: Reports

Actress Susan Buckner, who starred opposite Olivia Newton-John in the movie musical "Grease," has died. She was 72. Buckner, who played perky cheerleader Patty Simcox in the 1950s-set teen drama, died ...