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We're starting this off easy! This famous line comes from "Dirty Dancing." Patrick Swayze says it just before the big finale!

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"Footloose" was based on real events in Elmore City, Oklahoma. "Dirty Dancing" took place in the Catskills.

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Lithgow plays a minister in "Footloose." He has a tragic past that comes out later in the story.

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The famous prom scene comes from "Footloose." The scene was reshot a few times so that it would be more lively.

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Remember when Jennifer Grey crawls towards Patrick Swayze on the dance floor? That was all improvised!

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It's never explicitly stated, but "Dirty Dancing" addresses abortion. Penny asks for Baby's money so she can get one, which was illegal at the time.

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SJP was in "Footloose," but she auditioned for "Dirty Dancing"! Imagine if she had been in both!

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Swayze and Grey had worked together before on "Red Dawn." It wasn't always easy for them to work together.

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"Dirty Dancing" has its own themed retreat! "Kellerman's," which is in Pembroke in Virginia, hosts "Dirty Dancing"-style weekends.

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"She's Like the Wind" was performed by Patrick Swayze himself. It's one of the most beautiful songs in the movie.

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No one can forget that famous water dance in the lake! Apparently, the surrounding leaves had to be painted green because they were showing fall colors.

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Tom Cruise almost played Ren in "Footloose." He couldn't do it because of a scheduling conflict.

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Patrick Swayze did all his own stunts. Kevin Bacon, on the other hand, was vexed that he had to have stunt doubles.

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Ren McCormack is Kevin Bacon's character in "Footloose." He lives in a small town that bans dancing!

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The director demanded that only experienced dancers be cast. This was definitely not the case for "Footloose."

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"Dirty Dancing" had so many great oldies that it sparked an oldies music revival. The album sold 32 million copies worldwide.

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Dianne Wiest was in Footloose. The beloved American actress played Vi Moore.

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Kevin Bacon went undercover to play Ren. He entered a high school at age 24 and only lasted a few hours.

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Michael Cimino, of "Deer Hunter" fame, was cut from the movie for budgetary reasons. He was replaced by Herbert Ross, who also directed "Steel Magnolias."

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"Blue Lagoon" star Christopher Atkins almost played Ren. Unfortunately​, he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol during his meeting with producers.

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"Dirty Dancing" actually had a sequel. The 2004 film is set in Cuba.

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"Dirty Dancing" has a love scene that now is in most versions. But originally, the love scene was cut, then rereleased on DVD in 2007.

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Jennifer Grey was 10 years older than the character of Baby. In her audition, she had to prove that she could play younger.

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Sharon Stone auditioned for Baby in "Dirty Dancing." No one can imagine her being that innocent!

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Madonna auditioned for "Footloose." The role of Ariel Moore ended up going to Lori Singer.

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Both were turned into stage musicals. Audiences can choose their favorite retro treat.

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Apparently, Kevin Bacon got so tired of the music from "Footloose," he would pay DJs not to play it. He thought people would want him to perform.

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The costume designer purposefully had Johnny wearing dark colors while Baby wore light colors. In "Footloose," everyone wore jeans.

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Because of O'Brien's demands, the movie was released in 1997. O'Brien later admitted that he didn't like the movie all that much!

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Val Kilmer was offered the lead in "Dirty Dancing." He turned it down.

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Apparently, Kevin Bacon had a real fear of public speaking. He broke out in hives before the town council scene.

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Wayne Knight made his film debut in "Dirty Dancing." He'd go on to make several movies, including "Jurassic Park."

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"Footloose" came out in 1984. "Dirty Dancing" didn't come out till 1987.

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Kevin Bacon wore those impossibly tight jeans on purpose! Patrick Swayze had more of a relaxed fit.

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Footloose was originally going to be called "Cheek to Cheek." We're glad that they changed the title.