Your exclusive back-stage pass to the making of Channel 9's This is your Life Olivia Newton-John tribute
On the evening of November 25th, a prestigious honour was bestowed upon a very special Australian. Olivia Newton-John thought she was attending an event to help raise funds for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal. In fact, she was being set up for a major surprise.

Slip back stage and mingle with the stars
This magical episode of This is your Life featured a host of international celebrities. On this site you'll find special tributes from John Travolta, Cher, George H W Bush, Kylie Minogue and Britney Spears, to name but a few.

You'll also discover some exclusive cameo appearances not shown on the show – including messages from Cliff Richard and Andy Williams.

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The behind-the-scenes production team in action.
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The This is your Life experience unfolds.
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Behind-the-scenes compere, Denis Walter, catches up with a beaming Olivia after the show.
Olivia rehearses I honestly love you and Let me be there before the show.
David Mitchell
This is your Life's Executive Producer fulfills a 10 year ambition.
Campbell McComas
The evening’s MC describes the enigma that is Olivia – as she meets her fans before the show.
Dinner is served
Mal Peters; Andrew Demetriou (CEO AFL & Public Appeal Chairman ONJCC Appeal); Rona Newton-John (Olivia's sister); Dennis Walter, Presenter; and the choir.
The Big Surprise!
Mike Munro makes his entrance with the famous book.
John Travolta
Fond memories of the 'Grease' auditions – and those black pants.
Brian Cadd
How Olivia broke new ground for Australian music in the States.
Cher sends her love.
Eddie McGuire
Covers your donation options.
Billy Thorpe
A tribute from a long standing friend and fellow ex-pat.
Darryl Cotton
Memories of being on the road overseas with a fellow Melbournian.
Andy Williams
Supports the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal.
Pat Carroll
On the challenges of keeping This is your Life secret from her old friend.
Toby Newton-John
A very proud brother speaks of Olivia's modesty.
Olivia
On the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal.
George H W Bush
On the Presidents' Cup, Olivia's naughty jokes - and friendship.
Cliff Richard
Invites contributions to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal.
David Campbell
Confesses his schoolboy crush on Olivia.
Olivia backstage
Why she overcame her reluctance to be the centre of attention for the sake of a worthy cause.
Phil Burton (Human Nature)
Describes the thrill of recording with an Australian music icon.
Kylie Minogue
A fan from an early age offers her services as a stand-in!
Britney Spears adds her congratulations.
Mike Munro
Adds his own support for the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal.
Patti Newton
Patti gets physical!
Olivia performs Let me be there during the show.
Olivia discusses the 'big surprise' with Denis Walter.
How you can help
As Olivia knows only too well, one in three Australians is touched by cancer. That's why this country needs a unique and groundbreaking cancer care centre.

The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre will be just that. It will integrate the most advanced clinical care and research with a range of complementary wellness programs.

If you’ve enjoyed sharing this momentous occasion with Olivia, please make a donation to a cause that Olivia believes in passionately - the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Centre Appeal.

Click here to make a donation