Tag Archives: MGM

Behind the Curtain: A Look at The Wizard of Oz’s Difficult Production 85 Years Later

Posted on August 5, 2024 by ahcadmin

As a lifelong Oz fan, 1939’s The Wizard of Oz has been a throughline of positive memories for me. My parents called me “munchky” growing up, a nickname that would be apt when I made my stage debut as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment | Tagged 1939 films, Academy Awards, Buddy Ebsen, Film production challenges, George Cukor, Gone With the Wind, Judy Garland, King Vidor, L. Frank Baum, LGBTQ+ culture, Margaret Hamilton, MGM, Movie Musicals, Ray Bolger, Technicolor, The Wizard of Oz, Victor Fleming | 1 Comment

When Lions Fly

Posted on April 13, 2020 by ahcadmin

It’s a familiar sight – a roaring lion’s head in a golden frame. We see this iconic image at the beginning of our favorite films, TV shows, and cartoons, but the history behind this logo is little known. MGM’s Leo … Continue reading →

Posted in Aviation, Entertainment | Tagged Airline accident, Arizona, Dole Air Race, Gila County Arizona, Leo the Lion, Lions, Martin Jensen, MGM, Publicity stunt, Ryan B-1 Brougham plane | Leave a comment

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Behind the Curtain: A Look at The Wizard of Oz’s Difficult Production 85 Years Later

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