Episode 114 - Author Jeff Keene II on his book Under the Rainbow

In this episode, I discuss with the author Jeff Keene II in his book Under the Rainbow. There's No Place Like HomeThe magical Ruby Slippers, worn by actress Judy Garland in MGM's beloved 1939 film version of The Wizard of Oz is perhaps the most iconic example of movie memorabilia in the world. The pair on display at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History draws more visitors than any other exhibit at the famed museum... with the single exception of The Star Spangled Banner.With a market value exceeding $6,000,000 they are easily the most expensive prop in Hollywood history, sought after by collectors... and thieves. On August 28, 2005, the "Traveling Pair" which was on display at the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, was stolen and remained missing until July 2018.This is the true story of their recovery.