SSP Cinema Classics 21 - The Wizard of Oz (1939)

Cinema Classics Number 21 – “And remember, my sentimental friend, that a heart is not judged by how much you love, but by how much you are loved by others.”

Just in time for the release of Wicked: For Good, certified Oz-head and regular host Mike Wilson gathers returning guests Nita and Tobi to click their heels together and head over the rainbow for a deep dive into the timeless 1939 classic, The Wizard of Oz. The team explores the film’s monumental cultural impact — from the infamy of the Wicked Witch of the West to the iconic dialogue, songs, and performances that hit harder than a falling farmhouse. They also unpack the troubled production, the rough working conditions, the near-misses, and even debunk the infamous “hanging Munchkin” rumour. But it’s not all dark clouds over Kansas. There’s plenty of laughter, love, and admirati ...