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'''''The Dreamer of Oz''''' is a [[1990]] live-action dramatic biopic film based on the life of [[L. Frank Baum]] and his creation of the book ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]''. The film was a joint production by [[Bedrock Productions]], [[Adam Productions]], and [[Spelling Entertainment]]. It aired on [[December 10]], 1990 on [[NBC]]. It was written by [[David Kirschner]] and [[Robert M. Myman]], produced by [[Ervin Zavada]], and directed by [[Jack Bender]].
'''''The Dreamer of Oz''''' is an American live-action biographical television film based on the life of [[L. Frank Baum]] and his creation of the 1900 novel ''[[The Wizard of Oz|The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]]''. The film was a joint production by [[Bedrock Productions]], [[Adam Productions]], and [[Spelling Entertainment]]. It aired on [[December 10]], [[1990]] on [[NBC]]. It was written by [[David Kirschner]] and [[Robert M. Myman]], produced by [[Ervin Zavada]], and directed by [[Jack Bender]].
 
During the opening night of MGM's ''The Wizard of Oz'' in 1939, Maud Gage Baum tells an aspiring young reporter the story of how she met Baum, a struggling actor, and how he went from job to job to support their family, all the while he developed what became ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', which he struggled to get published.


During the opening night of MGM's ''The Wizard of Oz'' in 1939, Maude Gage Baum tells an aspiring young reporter the story of how she met Baum, a struggling actor, and how he went from job to job to support their family, all the while he developed what became ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', which he struggled to get published.
==Detailed summary==
==Detailed summary==
==Memorable quotes==
==Memorable quotes==
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|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[John Cameron Mitchell]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[John Cameron Mitchell]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Maude Gage Baum]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Maud Gage Baum]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Annette O'Toole]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Annette O'Toole]]
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|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Nancy Lenehan]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Nancy Lenehan]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Matilda Joselyn Gage]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Matilda Joslyn Gage]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Rue McClanahan]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Rue McClanahan]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Helen Leslie Gage Gage]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Helen Leslie Gage Gage]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Pat Skipper]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Nancy Morgan]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Dorothy Leslie Gage]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Dorothy Louise Gage]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Courtney Barilla]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| [[Courtney Barilla]]
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Tobey]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Tobey]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Unavailable
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Dorothy Gale]]
|style="background-color:#aaffaa"| Courtney Barilla
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|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Toto]]
|style="background-color:#d2d2ff"| [[Toto]]
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**** [[Alberdeen]]
**** [[Alberdeen]]
***** Charlie H. Gage's residence
***** Charlie H. Gage's residence
***** [[Baum's Baza]]
***** [[Baum's Bazaar]]
***** ''Dakota Pioneer'' building
***** ''Dakota Pioneer'' building
*** [[Illinois]]
*** [[Illinois]]
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* ''[[Mother Goose in Prose]]''
* ''[[Mother Goose in Prose]]''
* ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]''
* ''[[The Wizard of Oz]]''
* ''Father Goose'' (mentioned)
* ''[[Father Goose: His Book]]''


==Vehicles==
==Vehicles==
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===Filming===
===Filming===
==Music==
==Music==
The score was composed and conducted by [[Lee Holdridge]]. The music coordinator was [[Frank Capp]].
The music was composed and conducted by [[Lee Holdridge]]. The music coordinator was [[Frank Capp]].
 
===Songs===
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==Release==
==Release==
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==Behind the scenes==
==Behind the scenes==
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* Harry Baum was played by John Ritter's real-life eldest son, Jason.


==Errors==
==Errors==
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==Home availability==
==Home availability==
* In [[Australia]]:
* In [[Australia]]:
** [[1990]]: [[Southern Star Video]] releases ''[[The Dreamer of Oz (VHS)|The Dreamer of Oz]]'' on VHS.
** Circa [[1990]]: [[CLC Video]] releases ''[[The Dreamer of Oz (VHS)|The Dreamer of Oz]]'' on VHS.
* In the United States:
* In the United States:
** [[September 29]], [[2009]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''The Wizard of Oz: 75th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition'' on DVD.
** [[September 29]], [[2009]]: [[Warner Home Video]] releases ''The Wizard of Oz: 75th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition'' on DVD.
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[[Category:Adams Productions]]
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[[Category:The Dreamer of Oz]]
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Latest revision as of 09:17, 6 May 2024

The Dreamer of Oz
Dreamer of Oz poster.jpg
Poster.
Production company Bedrock Productions
Adams Productions
Spelling Entertainment
Distributor NBC
Release date December 10, 1990
Run time 1:32:48
Starring John Ritter
Annette O'Toole
Rue McClanahan
Charles Haid
David Schramm
Nancy Lenehan
Courtney Barilla
Executive producer(s) David Kirschner
Robert M. Myman
Producer(s) Laura Moskowitz
David Brooks
Ervin Zavada
Clare Witt
Music composed by Lee Holdridge
Story by David Kirschner
Richard Matheson
Screenplay by Richard Matheson
Director(s) Jack Bender
Title card
Dreamer of Oz title card.png

The Dreamer of Oz is an American live-action biographical television film based on the life of L. Frank Baum and his creation of the 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The film was a joint production by Bedrock Productions, Adam Productions, and Spelling Entertainment. It aired on December 10, 1990 on NBC. It was written by David Kirschner and Robert M. Myman, produced by Ervin Zavada, and directed by Jack Bender.

During the opening night of MGM's The Wizard of Oz in 1939, Maud Gage Baum tells an aspiring young reporter the story of how she met Baum, a struggling actor, and how he went from job to job to support their family, all the while he developed what became The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, which he struggled to get published.

Detailed summary

Memorable quotes

Characters

Legend
Character debut Speaking debut Ep. debut No lines Mentioned

In order of appearance:

Character Actor
Announcer Dale Tarter
Albert John Cameron Mitchell
Maud Gage Baum Annette O'Toole
L. Frank Baum John Ritter
Harriet Alvena Baum Neal Nancy Lenehan
Matilda Joslyn Gage Rue McClanahan
Actress Laura Owens
Frank Joselyn Baum Joshua Boyd (young Frank Jr.)
Tim Eyster
Christopher Pettiet (teen Frank Jr.)
Robert Stanton Baum Ryan Todd
Charlie H. Gage Pat Skipper
Helen Leslie Gage Gage Nancy Morgan
Dorothy Louise Gage Courtney Barilla
Mr. Harris Rod Gist
Ned Brown Ed Gale
Farmer Ed Gale
Scarecrow David Ellzy
Mr. Southby Unavailable
Mrs. Southby Unavailable
Uncle Henry
Aunt Em
Tin Man Derek Loughram
Al Badham Charles Haid
Mrs. Badham
Harry Neal Baum Jason Ritter
Cowardly Lion Charles Haid
Sullivan Frank Hamilton
Salesman Roger Steffans
Tobey Unavailable
Dorothy Gale Courtney Barilla
Toto Unavailable
Mr. Munchkin Jerry Maren
Mrs. Munchkin Elizabeth Barrington
William Denslow David Schramm
George Hill Steven Gilborn
Publisher Bill DeLand
Mr. Reynolds Unavailable


Organizations

Locations

Objects

Vehicles

  • Nothing of importance

Production

Development

Filming

Music

The music was composed and conducted by Lee Holdridge. The music coordinator was Frank Capp.

Release

Dates are in order of release:

  • United States: December 10, 1990 on NBC

Behind the scenes

  • Harry Baum was played by John Ritter's real-life eldest son, Jason.

Errors

Critical reception

Accolades

Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient Result

In other languages

Language Name Meaning

Home availability

References

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