The Goldbergs: Upcoming episode pays tribute to Flashdance

A new press release indicates that the newest episode of The Goldbergs is inspired by the executive producer’s mother, who loved dancing. Due to this, tomorrow’s episode of The Goldberg’s will pay tribute to Flashdance for the upcoming 35th anniversary of the film’s release!

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One of the best aspects of The Goldbergs is the show’s strong parallel to real-life moments for the characters it is based on. This week’s episode is no different with the upcoming episode titled “Flashy Little Flash Dancer”, which is inspired by Executive Producer Adam F. Goldberg’s mother.

According to a press release, Adam Goldberg’s mom wanted to be a dancer when she was younger. “I even have old 8mm footage of her in dance class. Unfortunately, she never made it as a professional dancer – but it didn’t stop her from cutting a rug whenever the opportunity presented itself or watching the classic 80s dance movies like Flashdance over and over. Whenever my mom would dance, we would all laugh hysterically because she is all skill and little talent. I just had to have Wendi try and do a Flashdance number in this episode like my mother would do. It was such a blast when we shot it, especially because Wendi is a gifted dancer in real life.”

Singer Irene Cara– who sang the Academy Award winning song “Flashdance… What a Feeling,” expresses her excitement for the episode by saying, “I’m a huge fan of the show, I’m really looking forward to seeing this Flashdance moment recreated on The Goldbergs. I’m sure it will be hilariously funny.”

This suits the show’s style with past episodes that provided insight into Adam Goldberg’s inspired road to entertainment. A few weeks back we saw Adam touch on the beginnings of his film career with “Adam Spielberg,” where he tried to make his own Indiana Jones movie. Now, we are seeing how another film connected Adam and his mother.

THE GOLDBERGS – “Flashy Little Flashdancer” – After seeing “Flashdance,” Beverly decides to take up dance with the Frentas and is dejected when the family doesn’t support her after telling them she is going to be in a recital. Meanwhile, when Emmy starts dating a cool guy, Adam thinks their friendship is in jeopardy, so he sets out to be cooler which backfires, on “The Goldbergs,” WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11 (8:00-8:30 p.m. EDT), on The ABC Television Network. (ABC/Byron Cohen)MINDY STERLING, JENNIFER IRWIN, WENDI MCLENDON-COVEY, STEPHANIE COURTNEY /

Flashdance was a surprise 80s hit back in the day and has become iconic through film and television since. It was the first film that brought together a powerhouse team with Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer, who would later make countless blockbusters in the 90s including Armageddon. The press release also highlights Bruckheimer’s fondness of Flashdance’s legacy carrying on into The Goldbergs with him saying, “Good to know the film still inspires 35 years later!”

Here is a preview of the episode as provided by the show’s Twitter Page.

Read the full press release below:

"WENDI McLENDON-COVEY CHANNELS JENNIFER BEALS IN “FLASHY LITTLE FLASH DANCER” ON UPCOMING EPISODE OF ABC-TV’S HIT COMEDY THE GOLDBERGS ON APRIL 11“FLASHDANCE” CELEBRATES 35th ANNIVERSARYFLASHDANCE’S DIRECTOR JERRY BRUCKHEIMER AND GRAMMY-AWARD WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER IRENE CARAWEIGH IN ON FILM’S LONG-LASTING INSPIRATIONWendi McLendon-Covey, who stars as loving smothering Beverly Goldberg on ABC-TV’S hit comedy, The Goldbergs, will showcase her dancing skills when she channels Jennifer Beals’ role as Alex Owens from the 1980s hit motion picture, Flashdance, in an all-new episode of The Goldbergs, entitled “Flashy Little Flash Dancer” on Wednesday, April 11 at 8 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. CST.Released on April 15, 1983, Flashdance is an American romantic drama directed by Adrian Lyne. It marked the first collaboration between producers Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. It was a surprise box office success, becoming the third highest-grossing film of 1983 in the United States, grossing more than $100 million. The soundtrack featured several hit songs, including “Maniac” (performed by Michael Sembello), and the Academy Award–winning “Flashdance … What A Feeling” (performed by Irene Cara).The Goldbergs is a real-life recreation of executive producer Adam F. Goldberg’s experiences of growing up in a suburban family in the 1980s. Like all episodes of The Goldbergs, the story is inspired by an incredibly real life experience.“When my mom was a little girl, she dreamed of being a dancer,” said Goldberg. “ I even have old 8mm footage of her in dance class. Unfortunately, she never made it as a professional dancer – but it didn’t stop her from cutting a rug whenever the opportunity presented itself or watching the classic 80s dance movies like Flashdance over and over. Whenever my mom would dance, we would all laugh hysterically because she is all skill and little talent. I just had to have Wendi try and do a Flashdance number in this episode like my mother would do. It was such a blast when we shot it, especially because Wendi is a gifted dancer in real life.”“I’m a huge fan of the show,” said Cara who won a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “What A Feeling.” “I’m really looking forward to seeing this Flashdance moment recreated on The Goldbergs. I’m sure it will be hilariously funny.”“Fun Flashdance tribute on The Goldbergs episode,” said Bruckheimer. “Good to know the film still inspires 35 years later!”Adam F. Goldberg and Doug Robinson are executive producers. The episode is produced by Adam F. Goldberg Productions, Doug Robinson Productions, and Happy Madison in association with Sony Pictures Television."

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“Flashy Little Flash Dancer” will air on ABC this Wednesday, April 11th at 8/7 CST.

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