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'Dirty Dancing' Exists in the 'Gilmore Girls' Universe — Here's Proof
'Gilmore Girls' fans picked up on multiple references to 'Dirty Dancing,' which also stars Kelly Bishop, throughout the series
Kelly Bishop portrays Lorelai’s mom, Emily, and viewers have noticed a surprising detail about the pop culture that exists within the Gilmore Girls universe. The movie follows the Houseman family’s summer at a resort in the Catskills, where Baby meets handsome dance instructor Johnny Castle ( Patrick Swayze). Another viewer suggested that Dirty Dancing is perfectly aligned with Lorelai’s tastes, especially for its use of “retro music, Patrick Swayze, scandals” and “the potential for snooty vacationers to be shocked and appalled at any moment.”
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