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Dorothy and Toto have reached the rolling cornfields of Oz and are immediately drawn into conversation with a talking Scarecrow, played by none other than the loose-limbed and charming Ray Bolger! Tara and EmKay talk all things Ray (EmKay's bf) and his career beyond Oz, Ray and Judy's close relationship outside of the film, the creation of the Scarecrow's intricate makeup, and shout out their favorite moments of the scene including the ever-changing length of Dorothy's braids. #classic
In other news, join us over on Patreon where for the month of May we will be celebrating more of the lesser known works of Oz's stars, including Ray!

Show Notes:

• The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
• Ray Bolger: More Than a Scarecrow by Holly Van Leuven
• "More Than a Scarecrow" ..a Memento
• Masterworks Broadway - Ray Bolger
• "If I Only Had a Brain" - Extended deleted scene
• Ray Bolger 1978 Safeway Scotch Buy Commercial
• Judy Garland & Ray Bolger - "If I Only Had a Brain" (1964)
• American Experience: American Oz
• A Legend in Straw: The Spirit of my Uncle Ray Bolger by Christianna Rickard

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz