A singer and a survivor, the subject of “Olivia Newton-John: Hopelessly Devoted to You” (8 p.m. Saturday, Lifetime, TV-14) has been in the public eye for more than 50 years. She’s endured bouts with cancer and has championed medical research and established wellness centers.
How tough is she? She starred in the hilariously ill-conceived 1980 roller-disco musical “Xanadu” and still had a career. How bad was “Xanadu”? It didn’t just receive a Golden Raspberry for worst picture; it inspired the creation of the Golden Raspberry Awards!
The film ticks off the boxes of John’s early resume, shows her agonizing over boyfriends, managers and mentors on her way to “Have You Never Been Mellow” and international stardom.
