Travolta reportedly suggested both the director and Newton-John. — Bill Simmons
Ronstadt was seriously considered and is regarded as capable of Sandy, though with a different energy. — Bill Simmons
Fisher and Susan Dey were reportedly considered for Sandy. — Bill Simmons
The story that Marie Osmond rejected Sandy over the transformation is explicitly doubted as retrospective association with the hit. — Bill Simmons
Lucie Arnaz allegedly lost consideration for Rizzo after Lucille Ball objected to a screen test; Channing is described as Carr’s client. — Bill Simmons
Winkler reportedly declined Danny to avoid repeating the Fonz and later regretted it; his casting is judged much worse despite his enormous television fame. — Bill Simmons
Presley was reportedly considered for Teen Angel before his death; his presence would have made the scene irresistible even to its critic. — Bill Simmons
Ford is recognized and checked as Sally’s boyfriend in When Harry Met Sally. — Bill Simmons
Harry Reems reportedly signed to play Coach Calhoun before Paramount replaced him with Sid Caesar, ending a hoped-for mainstream crossover. — Bill Simmons
