Everyone Said 'Dirty Dancing' Would Flop. I Made It Anyway
What It Was Like · Rachel Tuffery
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Show Notes
In the mid-80s, producer Linda Gottlieb heard a friend’s story about “dirty dancing” at summer camp and urged her to write a script. Despite rejections, budget cuts, and on-set drama, the film became a surprise hit. In this episode, Linda shares why she believed in it from the start—and what she saw that others missed.
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