The Wizard of Oz
originally aired on ABC
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's fantasy novel. It stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Billie Burke and Margaret Hamilton. The film is celebrated for its use of Technicolor, fantasy storytelling, musical score, and memorable characters. It was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, winning Best Original Song for "Over the Rainbow" and Best Original Score.