Only Olivia
★ 6 · 1977 · 45m · Music · TV Movie
Olivia Newton-John stars in her first TV special to be shown in the UK, performing many of her hit songs including 'I Honestly Love You', 'Sam' and her newest release 'Making a Good Thing Better'; accompanied by the Nigel Lythgoe Dancers.
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