In 1975 , the film rights were sold to Universal Pictures for $ 5.5 million plus 20 % of the distributor 's gross rentals above $ 30 million . Universal subsequently sold the rights to PolyGram . An unsuccessful film adaptation was released in 1985 , starring Michael Douglas as Zach . As Kelly Bishop , the original Sheila , later noted , " it was appalling when director Richard Attenborough went on a talk show and said ' this is a story about kids trying to break into show business . ' I almost tossed my TV out the window ; I mean what an '' idiot ! '' It 's about veteran dancers looking for one last job before it 's too late for them to dance anymore . No wonder the film sucked ! " In 1976 , " One " and " What I Did For Love " were performed by the cast of " '' The Brady Bunch Variety Hour '' . " In 1988 , the 60th Academy Awards featured a variation of " I Hope I Get It " at the beginning of the ceremony
60th Academy Awards
60th Academy Awards
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