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Thoughts on 'The Wizard of Oz' at 70
seattlepi.com –
2009-11-07
It's impossible to watch The Wizard of Oz today without feeling, within minutes, some kind of mystical connection to people you will never know. When Judy Garland sings Over the Rainbow, there's the sense of participating, just by watching, in... ... Full Article
Munchkins From 'Wizard of Oz' Reunion Video
moviefone.com –
2009-10-07
After 70 years, fans of the classic film 'The Wizard of Oz' may have finally learned the real reason the Wicked Witch was able to conquer the Lollipop Guild: they were sleeping on the job. ... Full Article
Rainbow connection
capecodonline.com –
2009-10-02
For most people, "The Wizard of Oz" has been around as long as they have. After all, this year it's celebrating its 70th anniversary. That's right, it's been with us since 1939, a golden year for movies that also gave... ... Full Article
The Most Watched Movie of All-Time, "The Wizard of Oz" is Still a Part of Every American's Childhood
cbsnews.com –
2009-09-30
The Empire State Building sparkled rudy red recently, as Jerry and his fellow surviving munchkins celebrated the 70th anniversary of "The Wizard of Oz." Judy Garland's daughter, Lorna Luft, recalled some of her mom's memories from the set. ... Full Article
The Wizard of OZ Limited Edition Blu-Ray Includes a Watch But No Ruby Slippers
chipchicklets.com –
2009-09-30
Modern classic movies for kids these days seems to be anything that is a cartoon. Toy Story, Shrek, etc...but back in day as many of you know there was Shirley Temple and Judy Garland that provided classic movie fair for... ... Full Article
The Wizard of Oz has become so ingrained in the American psyche that today, 70 years after it was released by MGM, the movie continues to inspire wonderment, laughter and tears. ... Full Article
The fact that seventy years later this screen adaptation of perhaps America's most celebrated fairytale has lost none of its power to enchant and astonish adults and children alike tells you everything. ... Full Article
Staff and wire reports ? September 28, 2009 Warner Home Video continues to polish the crown jewels in the studio's library with "The Wizard of Oz 70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition."(four stars) It is the third release of this beloved... ... Full Article
From our 2009 vantage point, The Wizard of Oz is less a movie than some public Technicolor dream we've been sharing for 70 years. Year after year of TV viewing will do that; only It's a Wonderful Life can match... ... Full Article
Gala marks 70th anniversary of 'Oz'
themoneytimes.com –
2009-09-25
New York -- Warner Bros. Entertainment has marked the 70th anniversary of the classic film "The Wizard of Oz" with a glitzy Emerald Gala in New York. ... Full Article