Wizard of Oz
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Yellow Brick Politics?
Is The Wizard of Oz a children’s fairy tale? Or is it a commentary on turn-of-the-century politics?
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Wizard of Oz Reader Mail
Did megastar Jackie Cooper have an uncredited role in The Wizard of Oz? How can I make my own Tin Man? And what about that unfamous hanging man, again?
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'Tis the Season to Be Ozzy
The newest Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments bring Wizard of Oz magic to your Christmas tree.
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Judy! Judy! Judy! Part Four
In what her daughter will later call "an endless, hopeless downward spiral," Judy finally loses her battle against drug addiction.
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Judy! Judy! Judy! Part Three
The Fifties and early Sixties were full of ups and downs for Judy Garland, including two Oscar nominations, a nearly fatal health scare, and one of the most brilliant concerts in music history.
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Judy! Judy! Judy! Part Two
Plagued by a troubled marriage and drug addiction, Judy ends her relationship with MGM, but makes an amazing comeback with the greatest movie of her career: A Star is Born.
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Judy! Judy! Judy! Part One
In part one of a four-part series about the life of Judy Garland, Judy gets her start in show business and becomes one of the world’s biggest stars.
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The Great Films of Judy Garland: Part Two
Here are four more great Judy movies that are well worth the trip to the library or video store.
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The Great Films of Judy Garland: Part One
The Wizard of Oz was Judy Garland’s greatest movie, but she made some pretty other good ones, too. Learn about them in this two-part guide.
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The Quotable Oz
The stars of The Wizard of Oz talk about their moviemaking experience in this collection of quotations.
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Once in a Lullaby
"Over the Rainbow" is considered the greatest song ever written, but it almost never made it to the screen.
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Just a Dandy Lion
For generations, comedian Bert Lahr’s portrayal of the Cowardly Lion has made Oz fans laugh. Behind his larger-than-life antics, however, hid a troubled personal life.
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When a Man’s an Empty Kettle
The Tin Man may have felt hollow inside, but actor Jack Haley filled his life with work, family, and good deeds.
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CD Review: Judy Garland at Carnegie Hall
The best performance of Judy Garland’s career, and perhaps in all of show-business history, is available as a two-disk CD set.
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An Oz-Filled Year
Have a very Ozzy 2002 with this list of Oz milestones, birthdays, and events.
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We Miss Him Most of All
Ray Bolger was a hit on Broadway, in the movies, and on television, but he’ll always be remembered – and loved – as Dorothy’s best friend, the Scarecrow.
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Oz Under the Tree
Use this guide to find the perfect holiday gifts for your favorite Wizard of Oz fans – or even for yourself.
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You're Off to See the Kitchen
Got a hankering for some Wicked Witch Waffles or Yellow Brickle Road Brownies? Two Oz cookbooks will help you prepare feasts fit for a wizard.
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I'll Get You, My Pretty
Former kindergarten teacher Margaret Hamilton stepped into the role of the "ugly and hateful" Wicked Witch of the West and played it beautifully.
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A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part III
The final installment of this three-part series takes a look at L. Frank Baum’s final Oz books, published between 1916 and 1920.
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A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part II
This second part of a three-part series will guide you through the Oz books published between 1909 and 1915.
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A Guide to Baum's Oz Books: Part I
The Wizard of Oz is more than a movie: L. Frank Baum wrote about the magical land for nearly 20 years. This three-part guide will help you discover, or rediscover, Baum's 14 original Oz books.
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Join the Oz Celebration
The annual Wizard of Oz Festival draws tens of thousands of fans to Indiana every September.
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From Oz to Beverly ... Hills, That Is
The original Tin Man, Buddy Ebsen, had to be replaced when he suffered a severe allergic reaction to his makeup. Decades later, Ebsen would be best known as Jed Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies.
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Oz and Ends
Even if you’re an Oz trivia wizard, you may learn something new from this collection of odd and surprising Oz tidbits.
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Only Bad Witches Are Ugly
Here’s a 116th birthday salute to Billie Burke, the red-haired beauty who made a career out of playing scatter-brained ladies. She’s best known, of course, as Glinda the Good Witch.
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The Man Behind The Curtain
After two big-name actors turned down the role of the Wizard, 48-year-old Frank Morgan fought hard for the part. Unfortunately, he never had the chance to enjoy his fame.
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Dorothy's South Dakota Roots
In 1888, Oz author L. Frank Baum went west and drew inspiration from the barren Dakota Territory. Today, a theme park and festival celebrate his time in South Dakota.
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Here's to Henry
Actor Charley Grapewin is best known as Dorothy’s Uncle Henry, but he appeared in nearly 100 other films during his 50-year movie career.
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Get Happy at the Judy Garland Festival
Every June, a tiny Minnesota town pays tribute to one of the world’s biggest stars.
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Auntie Em! Auntie Em!
A belated Mother’s Day tribute to Dorothy’s own beloved mother figure and the little-known actress who played her.
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The Oz That Almost Was
Early drafts of The Wizard of Oz script included odd and downright bizarre scenarios, including a wicked witch that transforms into a parrot and a romance for the cowardly lion.
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Winged Monkey Business
Yes, those monkeys really flew, but it wasn’t always smooth sailing. Wires often broke, and a dispute over money caused the group of undersized actors to storm off the set.
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The Baum Squad
The International Wizard of Oz Club unites nearly 2,500 Oz fans of all ages and backgrounds.
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Ozcar Night
At the Twelfth Annual Academy Awards ceremony, two awards went to the songwriters of Oz, and Judy Garland picked up her own "Munchkin Award".
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And Your Little Dog, Too!
A look at the life and career of the furry little actress (yes, actress) who played Judy Garland’s sidekick in The Wizard of Oz.
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Fighting for the Famous Forty
Armed with his “Petition for Oz,” 14-year-old Brenton Brookings hopes to convince publishers that there’s a market for all 40 Oz books.
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The Munchkin Legacy
Nearly 62 years after she appeared as a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz, Donna Stewart-Hardway still has a strong connection to the movie and its fans. In the second part of a two-part interview, she shares what her life is like today.
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Munchkin Memories
Donna Stewart-Hardway was just 6 years old when she appeared as a Munchkin in The Wizard of Oz. In part one of a two-part interview, she remembers her role in the famous film.
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Drunk Munchkins ... and Other Stories
Did a man hang himself along the Yellow Brick Road? Did the Munchkins partake in drunken orgies? Learn the truth behind the urban legends of Oz.
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The Numbers of Production 1060
A countdown of facts and figures connected to the filming of The Wizard of Oz.
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A Christmas Treat from L. Frank Baum
In 1902, the creator of Oz published a little-known book about Santa Claus.
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You're off to see the Wizard
You don't need a yellow brick road to find these Oz travel destinations.
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