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
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More Fan Memories of Oz
“As I was growing up in St. Louis, MO., the oldest of four kids every year we would gather around our TV and watch the … 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
Now That’s a Horse!
“What kind of a horse is that?” you may remember Dorothy asking as she and her friends rode through the Emerald City, watching the horse … Read more
New Memories from Fans of The Wizard of Oz!
“I loved watching this movie with my dad. He would always tell us it was his favorite movie when he was a kid. He saw … Read more
More Fan Memories of Oz
“I watched the annual broadcast of “The Wizard of Oz” with my mother since before I can remember. Being the youngest of five kids it … 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
The Wizard of Oz and Its Audience
Prior to its national release on August 25th, 1939, The Wizard of Oz premiered in 1939 at the Strand Theatre in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin (August 12), … Read more
Oz Becomes a Part of American Culture
The Wizard of Oz officially became a part of American culture in 1956 when it made its television debut on CBS as part of the … Read more
New Memories from Fans of The Wizard of Oz!
“I was probably five years old the first time I saw the Wizard of Oz and it was amazing. Every year I would wait and … Read more
Glowing Words for a Film that Still Shines Brightly
Ever since its premiere in 1939, The Wizard of Oz has been a critically acclaimed motion picture. It was groundbreaking then and it remains a … Read more
Wizard of Oz Fans Share Their Memories of Oz
Back in the day, the Wizard of Oz only came on TV once a year. My sisters, mother & I waited for it to come … Read more
New Memories from Fans of The Wizard of Oz!
When I was a little kid, my dad would give me baths and he would always read The Wizard of Oz to me. It was … Read more
Share Your Memories Sweepstakes Winners!
Thank you for submitting so many wonderful memories of viewing The Wizard of Oz for the “Share Your Memories Sweepstakes.” Entries are officially closed and … Read more