From the Yellow Brick Road to the Walk of Fame
Jerry Maren, one of the original Lollipop Guild munchkins, was honored with a hand-and-footprint ceremony at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Sunday, the same day … Read more
Actors
Judy and Mickey, Forever
Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney’s relationship started at a very young age when the two attended Hollywood High School together. However, the soon-to-be lifelong friends … Read more
Shirley Temple and Toto?
There have been many famous onscreen relationships between a child and his/her pet over the years, perhaps none so well-known as that between Dorothy and … Read more
Auntie Em! Auntie Em!
Who doesn’t love Aunt Em? The scrappy Gale family matriarch ruled loved ones and farmhands alike with the same firm but loving authority. For any … Read more
WHO was going to play Dorothy?
It’s the same with all classic films. After seeing them a time or two, it becomes hard to imagine any other actors portraying your favorite … Read more
Ray Bolger Had a Brain, as Well as a Brilliant Career
Raymond Wallace “Ray” Bolger was an American entertainer of stage and screen who, like virtually every other member of the cast of The Wizard of … Read more
King of the Jungle, and of His Craft as an Actor
Bert Lahr was born Irving Lahrheim on August 13, 1895, in New York City. A hugely successful performer in burlesque, vaudeville, and on Broadway, he … Read more
Billie Burke, The Good Witch and an Equally Good Performer
Mary William Ethelbert Appleton Burke, or “Billie” for short, began acting professionally in the early 20th century, but modern audiences primarily know her as Glinda … Read more
More Wizard of Oz Fans Share Their Favorite Memories!
As far back as I can remember, I have loved Oz. The colors, the songs, Toto. I probably wore through several VHS tapes and put … Read more
Jack Haley Who Portrayed the Tin Man Lived a Heartfelt Life
Regardless of how many films the cast members of The Wizard of Oz were in, they’re most often best remembered from their roles in this … Read more
Which Witch Is the World’s Most Famous Witch?
Most would agree that the world’s most famous witch is the Wicked Witch of the West played by Margaret Hamilton in the movie. But Hamilton … Read more
No, You’re Not Seeing Double or Triple or More
The Wizard of Oz was and still is a wonder to behold. Great story, effects, costumes, sets, and actors. Everyone adores the singular sensation, Judy … Read more
Judy Garland’s Greatest Performance
Judy Garland had an illustrious career that spanned virtually her entire life. She may have been known the world over for her incredible talents and … Read more
The Wizard of Oz—the Magic is Timeless
What is it that has kept audiences so devoted to The Wizard of Oz, which seems to grow in popularity year after year? With all the viewing … Read more