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The Whimsical World of Oz
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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Cast
Mason Adams
Narrator (voice)
Fairuza Balk
Self
Robert A. Baum Jr.
Self
Ray Bolger
Self
Ray Bradbury
Self
Jack Haley Jr.
Self
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