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Article: We're off to see the Wizard, one more time
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- December 26, 1986
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Making "The Wizard of Oz" taxed the imagination and energy of
all those involved. Nothing like it had ever been done before.
And the classic has taken on a new life in video (MGM/UA;
color, sound remastered in stereo; 101 minutes; $29.95). Parents
who saw the film on the big screen or network TV are introducing a
new generation of children to the movie via video, especially with
the tape at its present low promotional price.
The costumes, makeup, sets and special effects represented a
great challenge for MGM. To further complicate matters, the actors
playing the Munchkins were reportedly carrying on with all-night
drinking parties in their hotel. And there were problems with some
of ...