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Television Special

Wizard of Oz
Pop Culture

When the Wizard of Oz Was An Annual Event

Mickey Yarber

Before streaming, The Wizard of Oz wasn’t just a movie. It was a yearly event, a night when every kid gathered around the TV and stepped into Oz together.

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