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  1. On This Day January 14 1989 - Final Episode of Dirty Dancing Aired on Television

    On This Day January 14 1989 - Final Episode of Dirty Dancing Aired on Television

    On this day January 14 1989, the final episode of Dirty Dancing aired on television, bringing an end to the short lived series inspired by the popular film. The show attempted to expand the story’s themes of romance music and social tension into an episodic format set against a resort backdrop...
  2. On This Day October 29, 1988 – Dirty Dancing Premiered On CBS

    On This Day October 29, 1988 – Dirty Dancing Premiered On CBS

    On this day October 29, 1988, the television series Dirty Dancing premiered on CBS, bringing the world of the hit 1987 film to the small screen. The show revisited Kellerman’s resort in the early 1960s, where music, dance, and young romance created unforgettable summertime memories. Starring...
  3. On This Day August 21 1987 – Dirty Dancing Premiered in Theaters

    On This Day August 21 1987 – Dirty Dancing Premiered in Theaters

    On this day August 21 1987, Dirty Dancing premiered in theaters and quickly became one of the most iconic romantic dramas of the decade. Set in the summer of 1963 at a Catskills resort, the film followed Frances Baby Houseman as she found love, independence, and her voice through dance and...
  4. On This Day August 4, 1987 – Dirty Dancing Soundtrack Was Released

    On This Day August 4, 1987 – Dirty Dancing Soundtrack Was Released

    On this day August 4, 1987, the Dirty Dancing soundtrack was released and quickly became one of the most iconic albums of the decade. Featuring a mix of nostalgic 1960s classics and brand new 80s hits, the soundtrack captured the emotion and energy of the film and created a cultural moment all...
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  5. On This Day: July 10, 1987 – The Time of My Life Was Released from Dirty Dancing

    On This Day: July 10, 1987 – The Time of My Life Was Released from Dirty Dancing

    On this day July 10, 1987, the duet (I've Had) The Time of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes was released as the lead single from the Dirty Dancing soundtrack. With its emotional build, sweeping melody, and unforgettable final dance scene, the song quickly became one of the most iconic...
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    Dirty Dancing (1987)

    Title: Dirty Dancing Artist: Various Artists Genre: Pop Released: 1987 Tracks: 1 - Be My Baby - 2 - Big Girls Don't Cry - 3 - Merengue - 4 - Trot the Fox - 5 - Johnny's Mambo - 6 - (I've Had) The Time of My Life (instrumental version) - 7 - Where Are You Tonight? - 8 - Do...

  7. Dirty Dancing (1988)

    Title: Dirty Dancing Genre: Drama Cast: Melora Hardin, Patrick Cassidy, McLean Stevenson, Paul Feig, Constance Marie, Amanda Ingber First aired: Oct 29, 1988 Last air date: Jan 14, 1989 Overview: Dirty Dancing is a 1988 television series on the CBS network. It is based on the film...

  8. Dirty Dancing (1987)

    Title: Dirty Dancing Tagline: Have the time of your life. Genre: Drama,Music,Romance Director: Emile Ardolino Cast: Jennifer Grey,Patrick Swayze,Jerry Orbach,Cynthia Rhodes,Jack Weston,Jane Brucker,Kelly Bishop,Lonny Price,Max Cantor,Charles "Honi" Coles,Neal Jones,Bruce Morrow,Wayne...
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    Patrick Swayze Facts

    I’m sure many from my generation remember this popular movie icon Patrick Swayze. He played in some great films like Red Dawn, the Outsiders, Dirty Dancing and more. Unfortunately passed away back on September 14th 2009. Anyway Mental Floss posted some facts about him. One of them which is...
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