Oz's Secret Second Life on TV | Madison News

Did you know “The Wizard of Oz” nearly flopped at the box office? Released in 1939, it cost $2.8 million and only made $3 million—but TV turned it into a cultural phenomenon, becoming an annual family tradition from 1959 to 1991. Based on L. Frank Baum’s 1900 novel, the Oz universe expanded with 14 original books and 19 more penned by others after Baum’s death, proving its enduring magic. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/419b19917bb6ccb9