Margaret Hamilton: America's Favorite Wicked Witch - Episode 36

The name Margaret Hamilton may or may not be familiar to you.  But she was an amazing talent who appeared in 72 movies during a Hollywood career that ran from 1933 to 1972 ---- and in 42 made-for-television movies or situation-comedies that ran from 1950 to 1982. 

Now, let’s see, from 1933 to 1982 – that’s 49 years of theatrical success – more staying-power than perhaps 95% of her fellow thespians – making her one of Hollywood’s most enduring actresses.

And – should the name of the character of her best-known role be mentioned – you will immediately connect the character with the name of the movie that launched her career – aboard a most unusual mode of transportation – a broom – in a place known only as the “Emerald City” and into the hearts of children of all ages.

Stories from History’s Dust Bin is a 3-volume set of historical short stories.  These are the nuggets of gold that had fallen by the wayside… the little known and unusual.  Many of these gems were destined to be forever lost until they were collected, dusted off and brought back to life by author Wayne Winterton.

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