The Wizard of Oz
originally aired on ABC
The Wizard of Oz is a 1939 American musical fantasy film. It is an adaptation of L. Frank Baum's 1900 children's fantasy novel. The film is celebrated for its use of Technicolor, fantasy storytelling, musical score, and memorable characters. It was a critical success and was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It failed to make a profit for MGM until its 1949 re-release.