THE FANS' LOVE STORY: How The Movie 'DIRTY DANCING' Captured The Hearts Of Millions!

by Tabashnik, Sue

  Special, special thanks to Joshua Sinclair for support and use of the official Jump! poster.

  Special, special thanks to Larry Jordan and Joan Lowenstein for their expert legal counsel.

  Special, special thanks to Nicole Klungle and Sandra Beals for answering questions about editing and book formatting.

  Special, special thanks to Ricky Byrd and Jamie Vuignier at The Kobal Collection.

  Special, special thanks to Marsha Stevers at Mountain Lake Hotel for assistance with photos and other information.

  Special, special thanks to Murray Goldenberg, DJ Rick Pruett, and Warren Bailey for photos.

  Special, special thanks to Larry Morando and staff at Outskirts Press.

  Finally, I thank Eleanor Bergstein, Emile Ardolino, Jennifer Grey, Jerry Orbach, Cynthia Rhodes, Kenny Ortega, Linda Gottlieb, Miranda Garrison, Kelly Bishop, and all of the people involved in making Dirty Dancing—as your creation is held so dear in the hearts of so many people!

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