''Dirty Dancing'' is an American

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television series that ran for 11 episodes on CBS from October 29, 1988, until January 14, 1989. It was based on the film ''

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'' but had none of the original cast or crew. It starred Patrick Cassidy as Johnny ( Patrick Swayze's character in the film) and Melora Hardin as Baby ( Jennifer Grey's character in the film).

Plot

The television series followed the same basic premise of the film, with a few variations. The series was still set at Kellerman's during the summer of 1963, but instead of being the daughter of a resort guest, Baby became the daughter of Max Kellerman (in the film, Baby's last name was Houseman), and was put in charge of Johnny as Kellerman's talent director. Much like the movie, Baby noted that she intended to attend

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in the fall, so it was not clear how the series would continue once the summer ended. As was the case in the film, Baby and Johnny had an adversarial relationship, but eventually came to respect each other. As this was a weekly series, Baby and Johnny did not fall in love immediately, but as the series progressed, their feelings grew.

Cast

* Melora Hardin as Frances "Baby" Kellerman (in the film, Baby's last name is Houseman) * Patrick Cassidy as Johnny Castle *

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as Penny Rivera (in the film, Penny's last name is Johnson) *

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as Max Kellerman * Charlie Stratton as Neil Mumford (in the film, Neil's last name is Kellerman) * Paul Feig as Norman Bryant *

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as Sweets Walker * Adam S. Bristol as Wallace Kahn *

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as Robin, Baby's cousin (credited as Amanda Ingber)

Episodes

References

External links

* {{Dirty Dancing 1980s American comedy-drama television series 1988 American television series debuts 1989 American television series endings English-language television shows Television series set in the 1960s Television series by Lionsgate Television Live action television shows based on films CBS original programming Television shows set in New York (state)