<description>&lt;div&gt;Hi, friends! Happy Wednesday!&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; You’ve seen The Wizard of Oz... the ruby slippers, the Yellow Brick Road, the flying monkeys… But you've also heard rumblings of some dark rumors, haven't you?&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Well, behind all that glitter and Technicolor magic was a nightmare of toxic makeup, real fires, starvation diets, terror in Munchkinland and a studio system that nearly killed a teenage Judy Garland.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; In today’s episode of Dark History, let's follow the (bloodsoaked?) yellow brick road backstage to uncover the shocking truth behind one of Hollywood’s most iconic movies. &lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; From the Tin Man’s near-death experience to the Witch catching fire on set (literally), to asbestos snow and all sorts of horrible abuse — this is the wicked story of The Wizard of Oz that MGM never wanted you to hear.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; ________&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; FOLLOW ME AROUND&lt;br&gt; Tik Tok: &lt;a href="https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v"&gt;https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; Instagram: &lt;a href="http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR"&gt;http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; Facebook: &lt;a href="http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6"&gt;http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; Twitter: &lt;a href="http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV"&gt;http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; Pinterest: &lt;a href="http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY"&gt;http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; Youtube: &lt;a href="http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og"&gt;http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; Goodreads: &lt;a href="http://bit.ly/3IVnO7N"&gt;http://bit.ly/3IVnO7N&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; Snapchat: &lt;a href="https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d"&gt;https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; Discord: &lt;a href="https://discord.gg/BaileySarian"&gt;https://discord.gg/BaileySarian&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: cases4bailey@gmail.com&lt;br&gt; Business Related Emails: bailey@underscoretalent.com&lt;br&gt; Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; ________&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey Scavuzzo&lt;br&gt; Head Writer: Allyson Philobos&lt;br&gt; Senior Writer: Katie Burris&lt;br&gt; Research provided by: Xander Elmore&lt;br&gt; Director: Brian Jaggers&lt;br&gt; Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris &lt;br&gt; Hair: Angel Gonzalez&lt;br&gt; Makeup: Nikki la Rose&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; ________&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Get started today at &lt;a href="http://www.StitchFix.com/darkhistory"&gt;StitchFix.com/darkhistory&lt;/a&gt; to get $20 off your first order—and they’ll waive your styling fee. That’s &lt;a href="http://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory"&gt;StitchFix.com/darkhistory&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; The best way to cook just got better. Go to &lt;a href="http://www.HelloFresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM"&gt;HelloFresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM&lt;/a&gt; now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. That’s &lt;a href="http://www.hellofresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM"&gt;HelloFresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM&lt;/a&gt; to Get 10 Free Meals + free breakfast for Life.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Shop my favorite pajamas at &lt;a href="http://www.SKIMS.com"&gt;SKIMS.com&lt;/a&gt;. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows And if you’re looking for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list - the SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at &lt;a href="http://www.skims.com/"&gt;SKIMS.com&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;br&gt; &lt;br&gt; Check out &lt;a href="http://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY"&gt;squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY&lt;/a&gt; for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.&lt;/div&gt; </description>

Dark History

Audioboom Studios

189: The Wicked Truth Behind Hollywood’s Favorite Movie - The Wizard of Oz

NOV 12, 202568 MIN
Dark History

189: The Wicked Truth Behind Hollywood’s Favorite Movie - The Wizard of Oz

NOV 12, 202568 MIN

Description

<div>Hi, friends! Happy Wednesday!<br> <br> You’ve seen The Wizard of Oz... the ruby slippers, the Yellow Brick Road, the flying monkeys… But you've also heard rumblings of some dark rumors, haven't you?<br> <br> Well, behind all that glitter and Technicolor magic was a nightmare of toxic makeup, real fires, starvation diets, terror in Munchkinland and a studio system that nearly killed a teenage Judy Garland.<br> <br> In today’s episode of Dark History, let's follow the (bloodsoaked?) yellow brick road backstage to uncover the shocking truth behind one of Hollywood’s most iconic movies. <br> <br> From the Tin Man’s near-death experience to the Witch catching fire on set (literally), to asbestos snow and all sorts of horrible abuse — this is the wicked story of The Wizard of Oz that MGM never wanted you to hear.<br> <br> ________<br> <br> FOLLOW ME AROUND<br> Tik Tok: <a href="https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v">https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v</a><br> Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR">http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6">http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6</a><br> Twitter: <a href="http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV">http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV</a><br> Pinterest: <a href="http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY">http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY</a><br> Youtube: <a href="http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og">http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og</a><br> Goodreads: <a href="http://bit.ly/3IVnO7N">http://bit.ly/3IVnO7N</a><br> Snapchat: <a href="https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d">https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d</a><br> Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/BaileySarian">https://discord.gg/BaileySarian</a><br> <br> RECOMMEND A STORY HERE: [email protected]<br> Business Related Emails: [email protected]<br> Business Related Mail: Bailey Sarian 4400 W. Riverside Dr., Ste 110-300 Burbank, CA 91505<br> <br> ________<br> <br> This podcast is Executive Produced by: Bailey Sarian and Joey Scavuzzo<br> Head Writer: Allyson Philobos<br> Senior Writer: Katie Burris<br> Research provided by: Xander Elmore<br> Director: Brian Jaggers<br> Additional Editing: Julien Perez and Maria Norris <br> Hair: Angel Gonzalez<br> Makeup: Nikki la Rose<br> <br> ________<br> <br> Get started today at <a href="http://www.StitchFix.com/darkhistory">StitchFix.com/darkhistory</a> to get $20 off your first order—and they’ll waive your styling fee. That’s <a href="http://www.stitchfix.com/darkhistory">StitchFix.com/darkhistory</a><br> <br> The best way to cook just got better. Go to <a href="http://www.HelloFresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM">HelloFresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM</a> now to Get 10 Free Meals + a Free breakfast for Life! One per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. That’s <a href="http://www.hellofresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM">HelloFresh.com/DARKHISTORY10FM</a> to Get 10 Free Meals + free breakfast for Life.<br> <br> Shop my favorite pajamas at <a href="http://www.SKIMS.com">SKIMS.com</a>. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our show in the dropdown menu that follows And if you’re looking for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list - the SKIMS Holiday Shop is now open at <a href="http://www.skims.com/">SKIMS.com</a>.<br> <br> Check out <a href="http://www.squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY">squarespace.com/DARKHISTORY</a> for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use OFFER CODE: DARKHISTORY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.</div>