This is America’s dreamland.
It's been 78 years since movie audiences first watched “The Wizard of Oz.” Meet the original man behind the curtain, L. Frank Baum, who had all the vision of Walt Disney, but none of the business sense. Discover how “Oz” captivated the imaginations of Russians living under Soviet rule. Hear how playwright Neil LaBute, filmmaker Nora Ephron, novelist Salman Rushdie, and musician Bobby McFerrin all found magic, meaning, and inspiration in “Oz.”
(Originally aired: November 19, 2005)
Music Playlist
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When You Love, Love, Love
Artist: Thomas E. WhitbredAlbum: The 1903 Broadway Musical: The Wizard of OzLabel: Hungry Tiger Press -
Wizard of Oz Theme
Artist: Arthur Pryor's BandAlbum: The 1903 Broadway Musical: The Wizard of OzLabel: Hungry Tiger Press -
Wizard of Oz Theme
Album: Aeolin Piano RollLabel: Hungry Tiger Press -
L'Diva de l'Empire
Artist: Klara KormendiAlbum: The Best of Erik SatieLabel: Naxos -
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Artist: Israel Kamakawiwo'oleAlbum: Facing FutureLabel: Mountain Apple Company -
Somewhere Over the Rainbow
Artist: Maceo ParkerAlbum: Roots RevisitedLabel: Minor Music -
Ding Dong the Witch is Dead
Artist: The Chad Lawson TrioAlbum: Dear Dorothy: The Oz SessionsLabel: Summit -
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Artist: The Chad Lawson TrioAlbum: Dear Dorothy: The Oz SessionsLabel: Summit