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March 17, 2010
Television
Fox is joining NBC in the live musical event business with its own production of “Grease,” expected to air sometime in 2015.
April 28, 2014
Obituaries
Jeff Conaway came to fame in the movie ‘Grease’ and on TV’s ‘Taxi.’ More recently he was known for appearances on ‘Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew.’
March 16, 2014
Following NBC into the musical-theater as live television event/stunt business, Fox put up a production of “Grease” on Sunday night, filling it with young-ish singing stars, many with roots in the Disney/Nickelodeon industrial-pop complex that is modern kids’ television.
Feb. 1, 2016
TCM Big Screen Classics Presents: “Grease” 40th Anniversary In 1978, “Grease” was indeed the word.
April 8, 2018
Movies
The recent box-office success of ‘Grease’ is easing the way for more re-releases, including ‘Wizard of Oz’ and ‘Funny Girl.’
April 7, 1998
On the eve of its re-release, director Randal Kleiser recalls the genesis of the 1978 musical blockbuster.
March 15, 1998
Music
‘Grease’ actor and acclaimed singer Olivia Newton-John died Monday at age 73 at home at her Southern California ranch surrounded by family and friends.
Aug. 8, 2022
Jeff Conaway dies at 60; actor in ‘Grease’ and ‘Taxi’
May 28, 2011
Among the 25 movies added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry this year are “The Dark Knight,” “Shrek,” “The Joy Luck Club,” “The Blues Brothers” and “Grease.”
Dec. 14, 2020