Return to Oz (1985) with Nik Long

Eye of the Duck

Dorothy returns to Oz...kind of. This week we are joined by our series Assistant Programmer and great friend, Nik Long to venture back to Frank Baum's world of witches, nomes, tin men, and one very, very scary Princess. Finally, a movie that considers, what if WIZARD OF OZ was a complete nightmare?

Watch the short film Nik mentions at the link here: Tourist Trap

References:

• Walt Disney Return to Oz Production History
• Jim Hill Production History
• Return to Oz announced in Bangor Daily News
• The Sun Return to Oz Production Notes
• Herald Journal Return to Oz Production Notes
• Film Freak Central Walter Murch Interview
• The Montreal Gazette Casting Notes
• Ryan Jay Emily Ridley Interview
• The Boston Phoenix Return to Oz Production Notes
• Tansy Return to Oz Dog

Credits:

Eye of the Duck is created, hosted, and produced, by Dom Nero and Adam Volerich.

This episode was edited by Erik Gunnarsson.

This episode was researched by Parth Marathe.

Our logo was designed by Francesca Volerich. You can purchase her work at francescavolerich.com/shop

The "Adam's Blu-Ray Corner" theme was produced by Chase Sterling.

This miniseries was programmed with the help of Nik Long.

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