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The Catskills Is Why ‘Dirty Dancing' Lives On

Submitted by Stephen, May 1, 2007 12:53

"Dirty Dancing" is about to turn 20, and what once appeared to be a cheesy chick flick seems to be gaining the status of "Casablanca."

No, I'm sorry, it's not. Not even close. "Casablanca" is 60 years old, and still part of the cultural landscape. In 40 years, "Dirty Dancing" will be gone, gone, gone.

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