May 3, 2024

On this day in history, November 3, 1956, ‘The Wizard of Oz’ debuts on TV, elevates film to American classic

“The Wizard of Oz,” the Hollywood epic beloved by generations of Americans for its fantastical allegory rooted in love of heartland, home and family, appeared on television for the first time on this date in history, Nov. 3, 1956.  “For generations, this 1939 MGM fantasy musical has held a cherished place in American popular culture,” […]

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