User blog:ARTaylor/30 Years of Dirty Dancing

Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of the premiere of Dirty Dancing. The 1987 film follows Frances "Baby" Houseman as her family goes to a posh summer resort where she learns to dance from, while falling in love with, the local dance instructor. The film was a hit with critics and audiences. It was the first film on home video to sell over one million units. It's iconic soundtrack went platinum and the main song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life" won a Golden Globe, Academy Award, and Grammy Award. The movie is most iconic for the famous line "Nobody puts Baby in a corner" as well as the image of Patrick Swayze lifting Jennifer Grey above his head. The success of the film lead to a 2004 prequel and stage version with a television remake currently in production. The film features the talents of Wayne Knight as camp event coordinator Stan.