---
title: "Olivia"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/olivia-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 533038
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Olivia (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/olivia-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Olivia is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Music, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Steve Binder Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Olivia Newton-John sings her hits alongside iconic 1970s guests in a one‑hour TV special."

### Why Watch
- Olivia performs many of her popular songs
- Features guest appearances by Andy Gibb and ABBA
- Showcases a community choir and other collaborators

### Caveats & Content Note
- Limited to musical performances with no narrative plot
- Runtime is under an hour
- Tone & Suitability: The PG‑rated special offers a family‑friendly musical showcase suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: musical, retro, performance, celebrity-guest

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/olivia-1978#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steve Binder
- **Networks / Studios**: Steve Binder Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Olivia Newton-John** as *Self*
- **Andy Gibb** as *Self*
- **Gary Frank** as *Self*
- **Agnetha Fältskog** as *Self*
- **Björn Ulvaeus** as *Self*
- **Benny Andersson** as *Self*
- **Anni-Frid Lyngstad** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What type of program is Olivia (1978)?
It is a one‑hour music television special featuring Olivia Newton‑John singing her hits.

### Q: When was the Olivia special first broadcast?
It aired on May 17, 1978 in the United States.

### Q: Who appear as guest performers?
Guests include Andy Gibb, the group ABBA, the Southern Californian Community Choir, and Gary Frank.

### Q: How long does the special run?
The program runs for approximately 48 minutes, under an hour.

### Q: Is there a storyline or plot?
The special focuses on musical performances rather than a narrative storyline.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Olivia — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/533038)
- [Olivia (1978) - FDb.cz](https://www.fdb.cz/film/92671-olivia)
- [Olivia (1978) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/77668-olivia/prehled/)
- [Olivia (1978) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/163960-olivia)
- [Olivia (1978) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/olivia-1978)
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