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Oz at the 1939 Oscars

We recently profiled Pink’s performance of “Over the Rainbow” at this year’s Academy Awards® show. Her stunning rendition, a tribute to the 75th Anniversary of The Wizard of Oz, was enthusiastically applauded by everyone in attendance, most notably perhaps, Judy Garland’s own three children. Most aficionados of the film know that The … Read more

What Else Was Happening in America in 1939?

As eventful as the opening of The Wizard of Oz was in 1939, it was far from the only occurrence of importance that year. Here are just some of the other things that happened: On January 6, the daily newspaper comic strip featuring the man of steel — Superman – debuts. On … Read more