The Dreamer of Oz: The L. Frank Baum Story (1990)
- Director(s):
- Jack Bender
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This sentimentalized biography of Oz creator L. Frank Baum (1856-1919) stars John Ritter in the title role. Richard Matheson's teleplay accurately depicts Baum as a business failure with the singular gift of being able to communicate with children. In keeping with Matheson's grounding in fantasy and the supernatural, Baum's characters occasionally come to life to palaver with the author and bring him inspiration. Annette O'Toole co-stars as Mrs. Baum, while Charles Haid is seen in the dual role of "Badham" and the Cowardly Lion. Also on hand as a Munchkin is Jerry Maren, who played one of the Lollipop Guild in the 1939 Hollywood adaptation of The Wizard of Oz. Made for television, Dreamer of Oz: The L. Frank Baum Story debuted December 10, 1990. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Annette O'Toole - Maud Gage Baum
- Charles Haid - Al Badham
- Jerry Maren - Mr. Munchkin
- Tim Eyster - Frank J. Baum (5-9 years)
- Ed Gale - Ned Brown
- Frank Hamilton - Sullivan
- Nancy Lenehan - Harriet Baum
- Richard Marion - Stage Manager
- John Cameron Mitchell - Albert the Reporter
- Laura Owens - Actress
- Jason Ritter - Harry Neal Baum
- Pat Skipper - Charlie
- Terry Wills - Photographer
- Elizabeth Barrington - Mrs. Munchkin
- Courtney Barilla - Dorothy Gale
- John Ritter - L. Frank Baum
- Charles Haid - Cowardly Lion
- David Ellzey - Scarecrow
- Ed Gale - Munchkin Farmer
- Rod Gist - Carpenter
- Alexis Kirschner - "Tweety Robbins"
- Paul Linke - Opie Read
- Rue McClanahan - Matilda J. Gage
- Nancy Morgan - Helen
- Christopher Pettiet - Teenage Frank Jr.
- David Schramm - W.W. Denslow
- Ryan Todd - Robert Baum
- Roger Steffens - Salesman
- Steven Gilborn - George M. Hill
- Director(s):
- Jack Bender
- Writer(s):
- Richard Matheson
- Producer(s):
- Ervin Zavada
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