Tales of the Wizard of Oz

Tales of the Wizard of Oz, created in 1961, was an animated television series crafted by Crawley Films for Videocraft, (later known as Rankin/Bass Productions.) This was the studio's second venture into animation and Rankin/Bass's inaugural foray into traditional animation. Characters from L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz are given additional names, including Dandy the Cowardly Lion, Rusty the Tin Man, and Socrates the Strawman, expanding upon the original with these fresh monikers.

This production, originally released in 1961, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Animation genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 4.0 across its 1 season.

• Storyline Highlights:
• • Explores themes within Animation.
• • Produced in Canada.
• • Original Language: English.