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Munchkin Karl Slover of the ‘Wizard of Oz’ Dies at 93

Munchkin Karl Slover of the ‘Wizard of Oz’ Dies at 93

One of the last surviving cast members of 1939 film classic The Wizard of Oz has died at the age of 93. Karl Slover played the part of a Munchkin trumpeteer and greeter, appearing in the first scenes of ... continue
Remembering Judy Garland

Remembering Judy Garland

Today would have been the 89th birthday of American actress and singer, Judy Garland. Born Frances Ethel Gumm, Garland's 45 year career in entertainment was marked by numerous awards including a juvenile Academy Award, a Golden Globe, a ... continue
The Twisted World of Oz

The Twisted World of Oz

It came to my attention yesterday that L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” is being adapted into another live-action movie, this time under the direction of Todd Macfarlane, the man most famously known for the ... continue
Mickey Carroll, one of the last surviving Wizard of Oz Munchkins, Dies at 89

Mickey Carroll, one of the last surviving Wizard of Oz Munchkins, Dies at 89

Mickey Carroll, born Michael Finocchiaro on July 8, 1919, in St. Louis, who was one of the last surviving Munchkins in the classic film the Wizard of Oz, has died at the age of 89. Up until January ... continue