Dirty Dancing (1988)
Synopsis
Dirty Dancing is a 1988 television series on the CBS network. It is based on the film Dirty Dancing but had none of the original cast or staff. It stars Patrick Cassidy as Johnny and Melora Hardin as Baby. The show only lasted half a season, before it was canceled in January 1989 due to low ratings.
Network
CBS
Episodes
Baby, It's You
As with the movie, Baby is on her way for a summer at Kellerman's with a similar monologue. The difference, in the series, she is Baby Kellerman and this is the first time she has spent time with her father in years - since her father's divorce. While she is content to spend the summer doing a regular job at the resort, her father makes her an entertainment coordinator, a job that was held by Johnny Castle (still the dance instructor). While Johnny is not happy about the change, he allows it. Baby works to be accepted by the group, fights her attraction to Johnny, and learns to dance - all while getting to know her father as an adult.
Heat Wave
A searing heat wave grips the Catskills as Baby continues grappling with her feelngs for Johnny. The resort is also preparing for a visit from Red Buttons. Johnny agrees to pick up Red Buttons from the train station, picks up and unwilling Baby along the way and they end up getting stranded.
Save the Last Dance for Me
Johnny's former flame and dance teacher visits the resort wanting him to help her win a dance contest.
Walk Like A Man
Johnny's parents come visit, bringing up issues between Johnny and his father regarding his son's profession.
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do
A sexy folk singer cones to Kellerman's, garnering the attention of every young woman. Baby and her cousin vie for his attention.
Poetry In Motion
""Miss Subways 1963"" visits Kellerman's, entrancing Max Kellerman, much to Baby's dismay.
Book of Love (Part 1)
The staff faces separation and unemployment when the books show Kellerman's in the red.
Book of Love (Part 2)
Baby develops a crush on a visiting author and learns some hard lessons about love.
Turn Me Loose
Baby's mother comes to Kellerman's to celebrate her 40th birthday and surprises her daughter (and ex-husband) with both a new look and new outlook on life.
Our Day Will Come
Sweets' old flame comes to Kellerman's wanting to settle down however their happiness is shortlived as guests' prejudices focus on the interracial relationship.
Hit the Road
Johnny's best friend comes to visit and wants to live out the boyhood plans the two had made.
Cast
Details
Original Title
Dirty Dancing
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
11
