Down the Yellow Brick Pod
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -Down the Yellow Brick Pod is a podcast preserving and peeling back the curtain on the wonderful world of Oz. Join good (trouble) witch co-hosts Emily Kay Shrader and Tara Tagliaferro over the rainbow for an escape; new episodes drop every Sunday evening. Thank you for listening!
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"The Wiz" (Musical) - Development & Out-of-Town Tryouts
August 08, 2021 21:00 - 2 hours - 98.9 MBTara and EmKay begin to ease on down the road as they dive into the development history of The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz"! Rabbit holes include context of what was happening in America in the early 1970s, details on the creative team, casting debacles, and how previews were received out of town. Stay tuned for an unpacking of the Broadway production on Wednesday! Show Notes: Broadway Musicals: The Biggest Hit & the Biggest Flop of the Season - 1959 to 2009 by Pete...
Slipperhood Series: Conor DeVoe ("A Journey to Oz"!)
August 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 52.7 MBConor DeVoe joins the Slipperhood to share his experiences as a performer aboard Disney Cruise Lines, directing, choreographing and producing “A Journey to Oz," a tribute to the beloved movie musical in which he plays his dream role of Dorothy, and shares what's up ahead on his yellow brick road as an actor in New York City! Show Notes: Conor's Website Insta: @ConorDevoe Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emshray Original music by Shane Chapman...
1972's "Journey Back to Oz"
August 01, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.8 MBTara and EmKay dive into the wonderfully wacky world of 1972's "Journey Back to Oz" and are ready to give Liza Minnelli's Dorothy and Ethel Merman's Mombi all the LOVE! Rabbit holes include the history of Filmation, the company that created the move, the long backstory of how the movie finally came to be, and your gingham gals' personal favorite (and not so favorite) moments! *Please note, in this episode we explore the history of 1972’s "Journey Back to Oz," which in its later television ...
Slipperhood Series: Danielle Paige ("Dorothy Must Die" series!)
July 30, 2021 23:00 - 58 minutes - 40 MBThe incredible Danielle Paige joins the Slipperhood to share all about her incredible "Dorothy Must Die" series!! We are fangirling. Rabbit holes include how Danielle stays creatively disciplined and excited, what it was like to promote her work virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, how the world of Oz fuels her imagination and even some dream Dorothy casting ideas!! Show Notes: Danielle's Website Insta: @daniellempaige Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtick...
Deleted Scenes: 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"
July 25, 2021 21:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBTara and EmKay officially bid farewell to 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" by each ranking their top 10 favorite deleted scenes and sharing if they'd prefer it to be added back into the film or not! Rabbit holes include insight into Busby Berkeley's background, the origins of the word 'jitterbug' and extra love for our boyfriends, Ray and Jack. Thank you for following along on our yellow brick road through 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"! Show Notes: The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy ...
Slipperhood Series: Shanice Williams (Dorothy in NBC'S "The Wiz Live!")
July 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.9 MBShanice Williams joins the Slipperhood to share her experience stepping into the silver shoes of NBC's "The Wiz Live!" as Dorothy in 2015! Shanice recounts what it was like to go through her first audition process while being followed by a camera crew, shares how supported and encouraged she felt by her cast during the production, dives into the Dorothy/Little Red connection from her 2019 portrayal of Little Red in Hollywood Bowl's "Into the Woods," and shares her recent steps down her perso...
Post-Production & Legacy - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"
July 18, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBTara and EmKay fall down ALL the rabbit holes unpacking the immediate months following the wrap of filming and the publicity circuit that ensued before the August premieres! Rabbit holes include love for editor Blanche Sewell, normalizing menstruation, 1939's The Tournament of Roses drama, initial reviews from previews and radio promotion. Part 2 dropping Wednesday morning! Show Notes: The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, Wil...
Slipperhood Series: Brynn Williams (Broadway's The Oz Project!)
July 16, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBBrynn joins the Slipperhood to share her memories playing Dorothy in Broadway's The Oz Project: A Tribute to The Wizard of Oz & The Wiz, waiting for her Grandpa's name in the credits of "The Wiz" film as a part of the music department and the personal growth she has experienced on her yellow brick road in the past year. Show Notes: Broadway's THE OZ PROJECT: A Tribute to The Wizard of Oz & The Wiz Instagram: @brynnwill Brynn's website Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara...
Home - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" with special guest Dott! (Part 2)
July 14, 2021 09:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBDott, Tara and EmKay are back to discuss our final scene of Dorothy returning to a sepia-toned Kansas, share in the frustration of none of the other characters believing her journey really happened and celebrate Dorothy's ability to choose her own path forward for herself. Your gingham gals close the chapter on this classic MGM film by exploring what Oz means to them today. Show Notes: The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, Wil...
Home - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" with special guest Dott! (Part 1)
July 11, 2021 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32.3 MBDott of Dusty and Dott and Down the YBP's Slipperhood joins Tara and EmKay to dissect the final scene back home in Kansas of MGM's "The Wizard of Oz"! Rabbit holes include a deleted ending in the script involving Leo the Lion, appreciation for the subtle set details of Dorothy's room, and a debate over what it would mean if Dorothy was wearing the ruby slippers at the end of the film. Part 2 dropping Wednesday morning! Show Notes: The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Mo...
Slipperhood Series: Ryan Jay (Acclaimed Oz Historian and Producer!)
July 09, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBThe always inspiring Ryan Jay joins the Slipperhood Series to share his journey of becoming the acclaimed Oz historian and film critic he is today! An experienced television producer, Ryan spills some of his memories interviewing the likes of Kristin Chenoweth, rocking ruby slippers on the red carpet and gushes over his new best friend, his very own Toto! Stay tuned after the closing credits for a special shout out to Ryan.. can you guess who it's from? :) Show Notes: Ryan Jay Reviews Webs...
Hot Air Balloon (Part 2) - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"
July 07, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBTara and EmKay dive back into the Wizard's hot air balloon to bid some tearful goodbyes to the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow as Dorothy clicks her heels together three times to return to "no place like home." Tara and EmKay gush over the sentimental details, give their opinion on the most quotable Oz line from the film and spend a considerable amount of time trying to decipher the true meaning of Dorothy's mini monologue. Join us for our final MGM scene next week! Show Notes: The Road to Oz:...
Hot Air Balloon (Part 1) - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"
July 04, 2021 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBDorothy and Toto find themselves aboard the Wizard's hot air balloon and are about to embark, but not before our favorite fierce lady with the cat thwarts everyone's plans! Tara and EmKay spill the latest news in the Oz world (squeal!), unearth a deep cut "Gone With the Wind" inside joke reference, recount a deleted filmed montage scene, and celebrate Helen Seamon, everyone's favorite lady with the cat, complete with theories. Show Notes: The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy...
Slipperhood Series: Tori Calamito (The Oz Vlog & Collecting!)
July 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 51.6 MBTori Calamito of The Oz Vlog joins Tara and EmKay to share how she started her popular YouTube channel highlighting her miraculous Oz collection! A fan of everything having to do with the 1939 MGM film, Tori shares what brought her to the Land of Oz, her experience co-hosting Oz festivals around the country with fellow Slipperhood member Ryan Jay and how Oz can be a balm for our souls when we need it the most. Show Notes: The Oz Vlog on YouTube Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownThe...
The Throne Room Revisited (Part 2) - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"
June 30, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 40.8 MBAnd we're back! The Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion are ready to receive their hearts' desires, but unfortunately there is nothing in the Wizard's black bag for Dorothy, so our journey isn't quite over yet. Tara and EmKay attempt to define some of the Wizard's extravagant vocabulary, realize the Wizard is an Instagram ad and dive deep into the meaning behind this scene's iconic lines. Also please enjoy a Simon Sez rabbit hole and an unexpected Dear Evan Hansen comparison! Show Notes: The Makin...
The Throne Room Revisited (Part 1) - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"
June 27, 2021 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBDorothy and friends are about to pull back the curtain (thanks to Toto!) on the Wizard and Tara and EmKay are HERE for the metaphors! Your gingham gals have a pyro appreciation moment, reflect on moments when they were told to "go away and come back tomorrow," and share about their personal Totos who are pulling back the curtain on the hard stuff. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz The R...
Slipperhood Series: Andrea Dotto (Regional Productions, Judy and Backyards, oh my!)
June 25, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBThe delightful Andrea Dotto joins the pod to share about her experiences playing Dorothy in several productions of "The Wizard of Oz," and even one where she co-starred with her now husband, Brendan, as the Scarecrow! Further discussions include reflecting on the meaning of the line, "I won't look any further than my own backyard," some musical coaching from Dott on the ending of "Over the Rainbow," and everyone's favorite segment: line readings! Visit Dott at the links below! Show Notes: ...
The Witch's Castle (Part 2) with Special Guest Alli Hoff Kosik of SSR Podcast!
June 24, 2021 02:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MBTara, EmKay and Alli are BACK to melt a wicked witch and proclaim her dead at last! The gals give some love to Mitchell Lewis, encounter another dreaded bout with asbestos and Alli shares her lasting connection to the film. Each week on SSR Podcast, Alli and a guest break down their reactions to and memories of the books they used to read in middle school and high school! “This is the one podcast book lovers and nostalgia junkies have been waiting for” (HelloGiggles, 9/12/2018). You can tak...
The Witch's Castle (Part 1) with special guest Alli Hoff Kosik of SSR Podcast!
June 20, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBTara and EmKay are joined in the Witch's Castle by the incredible Alli Hoff Kosik of SSR Podcast and things are getting spookier by the minute! The gals celebrate Terry's heroic scene-stealing moments, remember being traumatized as children by the sight of the straw-less Scarecrow and take a detour to ponder whether their parents would ever join them in doing extra work for their favorite television shows. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Each week on SSR Podcast, Alli and a guest break down thei...
The Witch's Castle (Part 1) with Special Guest Alli Hoff Kosik of SSR Podcast!
June 20, 2021 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBTara and EmKay are joined in the Witch's Castle by the incredible Alli Hoff Kosik of SSR Podcast and things are getting spookier by the minute! The gals celebrate Terry's heroic scene-stealing moments, remember being traumatized as children by the sight of the straw-less Scarecrow and take a detour to ponder whether their parents would ever join them in doing extra work for their favorite television shows. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Each week on SSR Podcast, Alli and a guest break down thei...
Slipperhood Series: Steph Twomey (Dorothy at Land of Oz Theme Park!)
June 18, 2021 22:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBToday's Slipperhood episode transports us to Beech Mountain, North Carolina, where the Land of Oz Theme Park is reopening this summer! Steph Twomey, who has been stepping into the ruby slippers at Land of Oz as Dorothy since 2017, joins us to share her love for the park, celebrate the supportive community of women playing Dorothy, and highlights her personal connection to Judy and the ruby slippers. Show Notes: Land of Oz Theme Park Insta: @steph2me Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #D...
The Haunted Forest (Part 2) - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"
June 17, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBThe spooks continue as Tara and EmKay deep dive into the costumes and makeup of the winged monkeys as well as the special effects required to create the flying monkey nightmare scene that haunted your childhood! They also give some always well-deserved love to Margaret Hamilton and unpack some deleted scenes and songs, including everyone's favorite, "The Jitterbug." Thar she blows, ya'll! Show Notes: The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean...
The Haunted Forest (Part 1) - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"
June 13, 2021 22:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBDorothy and friends have stumbled upon the spookiest woods in Oz to find a sign with questionable spelling warning, "I'd turn back if I were you!" As our friends wield their weapons from an uncertain origin, Tara and EmKay unpack key differences from the shooting script to the screen and deep dive into the life of the original Wicked Witch of the West, Gale Sondergaard! Plus everyone's favorite segment of the pod: Tara and EmKay give their best reading of a deleted scene. Chilling. Part 2 dr...
Slipperhood Series: Sarah Lasko (2015-16 North American Tour of "The Wizard of Oz")
June 11, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBThe effervescent Sarah Lasko joins the Slipperhood today to share her experiences spreading the magic of Oz as Dorothy in the 2015-16 North American Tour of "The Wizard of Oz!" She designs her dream ruby slippers, recounts some of her favorite effects from the stage show, reflects on irreplaceable connections made with audience members and looks forward to the future of her personal yellow brick road in New York City and beyond! Show Notes: Broadway Balances America: The Wizard of Oz Sara...
The Throne Room (1939's The Wizard of Oz)
June 06, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MBDorothy and friends are FINALLY admitted to see the Wizard.. but not before Tara and EmKay unpack the history behind Dorothy's favorite expression: "Jiminy Crickets!" and uncover some amusing cut lines and scenes. Episode highlights include illuminating the inspiration and design behind the throne room, the special effects that went into creating the Wizard's talking head and voice, EmKay putting Tara to the test to define some advanced level spelling words and some personal reflections on b...
Slipperhood Series: Tiffany Sutton (Rollerskates, Rhinestones and Disney, oh my!)
June 04, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBToday Tara and EmKay are ELATED to kick off a brand new series: The Slipperhood! New episodes will be dropped on Fridays throughout the summer as a space for conversation and celebration to honor those who feel a kindred connection with Dorothy in their own unique way. Our first guest is the incredible Tiffany Sutton (@followtheyellowbrickgirl), an actress living in Los Angeles who shares her passion for the ruby slippers (you're not ready, ya'll!!), memories from her visit to The Land of Oz...
Bert Lahr's "If I Were King of the Forest" (1939's The Wizard of Oz)
May 31, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBBefore our friends are finally admitted to see the Wizard, Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion has a few vibrato-filled proclamations to make about genuflecting chipmunks, which leads Tara and EmKay to realize they don't remember any lyrics from their time touring the musical "Sister Act." Whoops. Other deep dives include a moment of appreciation for the Art Deco inspired set, the origins of the phrase "king of the forest," some proposals for more appropriate and inclusive lyric rewrites, and the frus...
Alice Phelps of First Families Now: Healing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
May 28, 2021 12:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBAlice Phelps is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation on the southern part of South Dakota. She is currently employed at Oglala Lakota College where she is the Indian Education Grant Coordinator working in the Education Department. She has a wonderful 501(c)3 nonprofit, “First Families Now” that was started out of necessity for families of the Pine Ridge Reservation. Currently, Pine Ridge is located in the poorest county in the United State...
The Emerald City (Part 2)
May 26, 2021 15:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBTara and EmKay's deep dive into the Emerald City continues with the macabre reality of how the horse of a different color came to life, celebrating the fabulous extras in this scene, unpacking the mechanics of creating the skywriting sequence, and Betty Danko's terrifying and maddening fire explosion accident. Show Notes: The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Pictu...
The Emerald City (Part 1)
May 23, 2021 21:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBOur merry band has finally reached the end of their yellow brick road! After coming face to face with a familiar looking mustached doorman, they are all welcomed into the Emerald City with the song "Merry Old Land of Oz" and given some pampering by the fiercely dressed Emerald City citizens before an unfortunate skywriting incident sends everyone into concerned chaos! Rabbit holes include Frank Morgan's various costume/mustache changes, designing the Emerald City set and floors, and choosing...
The Poppy Field (1939's The Wizard of Oz)
May 16, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 62 MBOur four friends (and Toto too!) skip down the yellow brick road towards an intoxicatingly beautiful field of vibrant red poppies, and Tara and EmKay are floored by the folklore that may still not have a sure answer: was Glinda's snow made out of asbestos or gypsum? The mystery continues! Rabbit holes include celebrating the life of Pat Walshe (Nikko), the fascinating afterlife of the Wicked Witch's crystal ball, a subtle shout out to the original novel's Golden Cap, and even a Sopranos cros...
The Forest: Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion (1939's The Wizard of Oz)
May 10, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBTara and EmKay venture into the forest and dive into the not so cowardly life and times of vaudeville comic Bert Lahr! The master of self-deprecating humor, a larger than life Broadway staple of New York City, and deeply introverted when not on the stage, Bert's portrayal of the Cowardly Lion continues to make us laugh 80+ years later. (New York accent for the win.) The infamous "Victor Fleming slapping Judy Garland for laughing" incident is also recounted. Show Notes: The Making of the Wi...
The Forest: Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion
May 10, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBTara and EmKay venture into the forest and dive into the not so cowardly life and times of vaudeville comic Bert Lahr! The master of self-deprecating humor, a larger than life Broadway staple of New York City, and deeply introverted when not on the stage, Bert's portrayal of the Cowardly Lion continues to make us laugh 80+ years later. (New York accent for the win.) The infamous "Victor Fleming slapping Judy Garland for laughing" incident is also recounted. Show Notes: The Making of the Wi...
A Conversation with Kiki Ebsen: Her Healing Musical Career and "To Dad With Love - A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen"
May 07, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBTara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by the incredibly talented and inspiring Kiki Ebsen! An accomplished keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and recording artist, Kiki has traveled the world as a performer and recently released a new album, "Fill Me Up." She also calls a very special person Dad - the legendary Buddy Ebsen, and created and performed the critically acclaimed "To Dad With Love - A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen" in Los Angeles. She was incredibly generous in joining us to share her me...
The Tin Man's Cottage: Jack Haley (1939's The Wizard of Oz)
May 05, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBJack Haley as been recast in the role of the Tin Man, and Tara and EmKay are here to admire his baby blues and vocal riffs. Other rabbit holes include a moment of appreciation for the voice of Snow White (another Disney Legend!), a possible explanation of why the Wicked Witch of the West is green, and a deleted bee scene that never came to be animated (probably for the best). AS WELL AS the biggest folklore debate of the film: Is that a crane in the background or not a crane at all?.. You te...
The Tin Man's Cottage: Buddy Ebsen (1939's The Wizard of Oz)
May 02, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBDorothy and new pal Scarecrow (and Toto too) are off to see the Wizard, but not before they encounter some feisty trees, grab some apples for a snack, and what's this? A man made out of tin?! Tara and EmKay dive deep into MGM's hidden backstory of initially casting Disney Legend Buddy Ebsen in the role, which was short-lived after his terrifying illness due to the aluminum powder used in his makeup. Stay tuned for more on Jack Haley in Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: The Making of t...
The Cornfield: Ray Bolger's Scarecrow
April 25, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBDorothy and Toto have reached the rolling cornfields of Oz and are immediately drawn into conversation with a talking Scarecrow, played by none other than the loose-limbed and charming Ray Bolger! Tara and EmKay talk all things Ray (EmKay's bf) and his career beyond Oz, Ray and Judy's close relationship outside of the film, the creation of the Scarecrow's intricate makeup, and shout out their favorite moments of the scene including the ever-changing length of Dorothy's braids. #classic In ot...
Munchkinland (Part 3) - Margaret Hamilton's Wicked Witch
April 23, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBWe have arrived at our final installment of the glorious Munchkinland! Tara and EmKay dive into the scene's unforgettable music, celebrate starring featured moments from the Munchkins, indulge in some Lollipop Guild theories courtesy of Jerry Maren, and try not to flinch while detailing both Betty Danko and Margaret Hamilton's unfortunate accidents during the Wicked Witch's entrance and exit. All the witchiness in this one, ya'll! Show Notes: "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Lang...
Munchkinland (Part 2) - The Munchkins
April 21, 2021 15:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBTara and EmKay continue feasting their eyes upon Oz's Munchkinland by diving further into Dorothy and Glinda's relationship, Leo Singer's casting of over 120 little people to portray the Munchkins, vocal arranger Ken Darby's genius audio tactics, and begin to dip their toes in this scene's iconic songs! Part 3 dropping Friday. Show Notes: "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in ...
Munchkinland (Part 1) - Billie Burke's Glinda
April 19, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 54.7 MBYour gingham gals have arrived in one of Oz's most famous technicolor scenes full of iconic lines, a pink and a green witch, over 100 Munchkins, and the first mention of the great and mysterious Wizard! Tara and EmKay have a LOT to discuss with their love for Billie Burke and her background, the special effect of transitioning from sepia to technicolor, Gowns by Adrian, and the beginnings of how the actors portraying the Munchkins found their way to the MGM lot! Stay tuned for LOTS more in P...
It's a Twister!
April 11, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 48.4 MBTara and EmKay talk Oz remotely for the first time ever! Film history's iconic twister scene is broken down with a very serious reenactment, some actual tips on storm preparedness for your farm, the behind the scenes creation of Oz's realistic twister, and how director King Vidor survived his own natural disaster before recreating the one that would transport Dorothy to dreamland (or a not so dreamland?... you decide!). Theories on Miss Gulch resurface! Show Notes: "The Wizard of Oz": The ...
Kansas (Part 3): Miss Gulch/Professor Marvel
April 04, 2021 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBGet ready for the OG Karen, Miss Gulch (played by the fantastic Margaret Hamilton), who is here with a few words for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em in her vendetta against poor Toto! Frank Morgan's Professor Marvel always delights as Tara and EmKay unpack hidden real life backstories of our actors, imagine Miss Gulch's possible day to day to life, and appreciate the 1930's language.. it's a whopper, ya'll. Show Notes: "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florenc...
Kansas (Part 2): Judy Garland
March 31, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBDorothy Gale has sung her heart out in a barnyard dreaming about what could lie over the rainbow, ending with a question, "Why, oh why, can't I?" Our heartstrings have officially been pulled and the time has now come to dive further into the endlessly fascinating backstory of the one and only Judy Garland. From her roots performing with her two sisters and her rocky relationship with her mother to her harrowing experiences behind the scenes at MGM and beyond, Judy's indelible impact on the ...
Kansas (Part 1): "Over the Rainbow"
March 28, 2021 22:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBThe opening credits have faded into a sepia-toned flat Kansas prairie, leaving Tara and EmKay thrilled to discuss their favorite details of the Gale farm, dive into the history behind the iconic song "Over the Rainbow," and applaud Terry (Toto) the dog's starring performance! Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday. Show Notes: 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' from Jewish perspective by Rabbi Bernhard Rosenberg "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence R...
Opening Credits (Part 2): Directors & Casting
March 24, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBTara and EmKay continue their first foray into 1939's MGM classic, "The Wizard of Oz," finishing up the revolving door of directors and stepping into the folklore of casting! Stay tuned for some behind the scenes bloopers at the end ;) Show Notes: Opening Credits AFI Catalog "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz The Wizard of Oz: The Offic...
Opening Credits (Part 1): Screenwriters & Music
March 21, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBTara and EmKay OFFICIALLY dive into 1939's MGM classic, "The Wizard of Oz," beginning where any true Oz fan would: the BUM BUM BUM's of the opening credits! Your gingham gals wrap up the many screenwriters and their script edits, dive a bit into Harold Arlen and E. Y. "Yip" Harburg's unforgettable integrated music and lyrics, and share their favorite parts of the opening credits. Join us for Part 2 on Wednesday! Show Notes: Opening Credits AFI Catalog "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay b...
Hollywood as the Emerald City: 1930's Film History
March 14, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBTara and EmKay put on their dramaturg hats and unpack the history of filmmaking beginning with the establishment of Hollywood! Join us for a behind the scenes look at 1930's MGM with Louis B. Mayer at the helm, the more shadowy sides of the Golden Age of Hollywood, and the first screenwriters to begin bringing 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" to the silver screen. We are studying for our Oz A.P. test, ya'll! Show Notes: Oz timeline The Lies Hollywood Tells About Little Girls by Mara Wilson Hist...
BONUS: Joseph Rubin on Canton Comic Opera's 2010 Revival of 1902's "The Wizard of Oz"
March 07, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBTara and EmKay are THRILLED to be joined by Joseph Rubin, the Founder and Executive Director of American Musical Productions. In 2010, he devoted his efforts to research and restore 1902's original Broadway production of "The Wizard of Oz" at Canton Comic Opera in Canton, Ohio. Joseph unpacks his experience reviving this zany production, offers advice on keeping these rich musical theatre histories alive, and provides deeper context of Oz's foray onto the stages of Broadway. Our deep gratitu...
Broadway's 1903 "The Wizard of Oz" Musical Extravaganza! (Part 2)
March 03, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 61.9 MBTara and EmKay continue unpacking 1903's original Broadway production of "The Wizard of Oz" by reading some critical reviews, imagining the lives of the chorus girls, and even comparing the second touring company to their own personal touring experiences! Further iterations of Oz such as silent films, a failed Wogglebug musical, and beginnings of MGM's acquiring of the rights lead into setting the stage for 1939's "The Wizard of Oz." Show Notes: Oz Before the Rainbow: L. Frank Baum's the W...
Broadway's 1903 "The Wizard of Oz" Musical Extravaganza! (Part 1)
February 28, 2021 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBThe time has come, ya'll. Tara and EmKay are BACK and unpacking the wacky, zany, "girls girls girls" extravaganza that was the hit of Broadway: 1903's The Wizard of Oz musical! They deep dive into how this musical came about after L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, discuss conflict amongst the creative team, do their best to explain the plot (buckle up), and even shamelessly give their best dramatic reading of a scene straight from the script for your enjoyment! It's a hanky panky nightmare you do...