TWTD Archive – August 26, 1989

LEO IS ON THE AIR (1939) Radio preview of MGM’s new film, “The Wizard Of Oz” features members of the screen cast offering a preview of the film’s score. Syndicated. (11:55)

GOOD NEWS OF 1939 (6-29-39) Host Robert Young presents the closing program in the series with the entire show devoted to the behind the scenes making of “The Wizard of Oz.” During this broadcast, with music from the picture being heard on the air for the first time, the stars from the film perform: Judy Garland, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Frank Morgan. Also heard are Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, plus Fred Stone, the original “Strawman.” Regulars include Fanny Brice and Hanley Stafford as Baby Snooks and Daddy, and Meredith Willson and the orchestra. Supporting cast includes Frank Nelson and Gale Gordon. Maxwell House Coffee, NBC. (14:10; 10:15; 17:00; 12:40)

JACK HALEY recalls working on “The Wizard of Oz” in an excerpt from a conversation with Chuck Schaden at Haley’s home in Beverly Hills, California on February 20, 1975. (8:25)

JUDY GARLAND SHOW (3-1-64) Excerpt from Judy’s TV show with guests Ray Bolger and Jane Powell recalling “The Wizard of Oz” and performing tunes from the movie. CBS-TV. (8:35)

BERT LAHR AND LIZA MINELLI introduce “The Wizard of Oz” to television audiences on November 3, 1956. (2:00)

LUX RADIO THEATRE (12-25-50) “The Wizard of Oz” starring Judy Garland in the role she created on the screen in the 1939 MGM musical treasure. Lux Soap, CBS. (21:25; 21:55; 16:30)

OUR SPECIAL GUEST will be “Wizard of Oz” historian MARK DERENG who will be on hand to help us salute one of the greatest motion pictures of all time.