The Wizard of Oz Fun Features

This is the section for all our "FUN" The Wizard of Oz information - please enjoy!

The Songs of The Wizard of Oz
If I Only Had a ...
Where is Frank Morgan?

Did You Know?

… that MGM wanted a big name star for the movie and tried very hard to get Shirley Temple for the part and eventually "settled" for Judy Garland!

… that Director Victor Fleming did not direct ALL of The Wizard of Oz. In the last few weeks of shooting, he was pulled off the movie to direct Gone with the Wind. King Vidor was brought in to finish up and it was he who directed all of the entire opening black and white segment.

… that the film was based on the 1900 novel entitled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz written by L. Frank Baum.

On Location

Grauman's/Mann's Chinese Theater Footprints
Judy Garland is just one of the many legendary celebrities to leave hand and footprints outside the famous Grauman's (now Mann's) Chinese Theater.

Judy Garland Prints
Mann's Chinese Theater

6925 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
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Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In the early 1960's, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce developed the idea of the "Hollywood Walk of Fame." The sidewalks of the most famous streets in the heart of Hollywood were lined with "stars" recognizing celebrities' life-long contributions to the entertainment industry. Receiving a star is still to this day considered a huge honor. Here's where you can find Judy Garland's stars:

Judy Garland
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)

1715 Vine St.
Hollywood, CA


Judy Garland
Walk of Fame Star
(Recording)

6764 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA

Ray Bolger
Walk of Fame Star
(Motion Pictures)

6788 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA

Ray Bolger
Walk of Fame Star
(Television)

6834 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA


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Tribute to The Wizard of Oz
Destination Hollywood's Tribute to The Wizard of Oz
The Wizard of Oz


Dorothy Gale ( Judy Garland ):
The wind began to switch. The house to pitch. And suddenly the hinges started to unhitch. Just then, the witch to satisfy an itch went flying on her broom stick thumbing for a hitch.

Destination Hollywood's Tribute to The Wizard of Oz
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The Wizard agrees to grant the gang's requests if they do something for him, what was the task they have to complete?
Answer

We have already dedicated a Tribute to Judy Garland. Which of these other stars would you most like to see receive a Destination Hollywood Tribute?

Ray Bolger
Frank Morgan
Bert Lahr
Jack Haley