The Whimsical World of Oz

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The Whimsical World of Oz

1985

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Overview

A promotional piece for the Disney film "Return to Oz", that also traces the history of the Oz books and films.

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6 members

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Mason Adams

Narrator (voice)

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Fairuza Balk

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Robert A. Baum Jr.

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Ray Bolger

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Writing

Ray Bradbury

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Directing

Jack Haley Jr.

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