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About the Author
John Fricke
OZ Historian
John Fricke is a notable OZ historian and author of Judy: A Legendary Film Career; The Wizard of Oz: The Official 50th Anniversary Pictorial History; Judy Garland: World’s Greatest Entertainer; Judy Garland: A Portrait in Art & Anecdote; 100 Years of Oz; and (with Jonathan Shirshekan) The Wizard of Oz: An Illustrated Companion to the Timeless Movie Classic. An Emmy Award-winning producer and Grammy Award nominee, he makes his home in New York City.
- Biography courtesy of The Wonderful World of OZ.
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Jan 27, 2020
February Oz Events for Oz Lovers ♥
Film screenings with a twist Feb. 15-16 in Sioux Falls, SD, follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Washington Pavilion. Watch the exquisitely re-mastered MGM film on the big screen...
Jan 19, 2020
THIRTY YEARS (PLUS!) AN IMPERIAL ILLUSTRATOR: REMEMBERING DICK MARTIN
John's new journalistic entries begin TODAY, and he's chosen to write about and celebrate the much-loved art of a much-loved Ozian, Dick Martin. A life-long collector, historian, and authority (in...
Dec 27, 2019
Start 2020 in Oz!
From LA to the UK, the International Wizard of Oz Club brings us a sample of Oz Happenings from across the globe. Mark your calendars & click your heels three...
Dec 13, 2019
'Tis the Season!
'Tis the season, to be sure! And in addition to doffing a stocking cap to Santa himself, the A#1 Oz historian John Fricke looks back on an amazing year on...
Dec 04, 2019
Your December Newsletter
From the Lasers of Oz to Christmas in Oz December productions have something for every Oz fans. Santa! A snow blizzard, a palace of toys, and other surprises take Dorothy...
Nov 25, 2019
THE “SILLY-STRATOR” OF OZ!
"...So, I figured it would be best to provide a LOT of illustrations to accompany this month’s blog, especially as the topic at hand discusses an aspect of the Oz...
Oct 30, 2019
Your November OZ Newsletter:
November OZ Newsletter: From Ohio to Dublin, here's your guide to this month's Oz happenings in the U.S. and abroad, brought to you by president of The International Wizard of...
Oct 25, 2019
It's Not Easy Being Green!
One of many highlights of this month’s Wamego, KS, OZtoberFest came on Saturday morning, October5 th , when The OZ Museum unveiled its latest acquisition. It takes a specially constructed...
Sep 20, 2019
Facts with Fricke!
Join John while he debunks the myths & gives us the FACTS on the Wizard of OZ!
Sep 20, 2019
September OZ Calendar
Oz exhibits, events & performances are in full swing this fall. Here's a selection:
Film screenings with a twist Feb. 15-16 in Sioux Falls, SD, follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Washington Pavilion. Watch the exquisitely re-mastered MGM film on the big screen...
Jan 19, 2020
THIRTY YEARS (PLUS!) AN IMPERIAL ILLUSTRATOR: REMEMBERING DICK MARTIN
John's new journalistic entries begin TODAY, and he's chosen to write about and celebrate the much-loved art of a much-loved Ozian, Dick Martin. A life-long collector, historian, and authority (in...
Dec 27, 2019
Start 2020 in Oz!
From LA to the UK, the International Wizard of Oz Club brings us a sample of Oz Happenings from across the globe. Mark your calendars & click your heels three...
Dec 13, 2019
'Tis the Season!
'Tis the season, to be sure! And in addition to doffing a stocking cap to Santa himself, the A#1 Oz historian John Fricke looks back on an amazing year on...
Dec 04, 2019
Your December Newsletter
From the Lasers of Oz to Christmas in Oz December productions have something for every Oz fans. Santa! A snow blizzard, a palace of toys, and other surprises take Dorothy...
Nov 25, 2019
THE “SILLY-STRATOR” OF OZ!
"...So, I figured it would be best to provide a LOT of illustrations to accompany this month’s blog, especially as the topic at hand discusses an aspect of the Oz...
Oct 30, 2019
Your November OZ Newsletter:
November OZ Newsletter: From Ohio to Dublin, here's your guide to this month's Oz happenings in the U.S. and abroad, brought to you by president of The International Wizard of...
Oct 25, 2019
It's Not Easy Being Green!
One of many highlights of this month’s Wamego, KS, OZtoberFest came on Saturday morning, October5 th , when The OZ Museum unveiled its latest acquisition. It takes a specially constructed...
Sep 20, 2019
Facts with Fricke!
Join John while he debunks the myths & gives us the FACTS on the Wizard of OZ!
Sep 20, 2019
September OZ Calendar
Oz exhibits, events & performances are in full swing this fall. Here's a selection:
About the Author
John Fricke
OZ Historian
John Fricke is a notable OZ historian and author of Judy: A Legendary Film Career; The Wizard of Oz: The Official 50th Anniversary Pictorial History; Judy Garland: World’s Greatest Entertainer; Judy Garland: A Portrait in Art & Anecdote; 100 Years of Oz; and (with Jonathan Shirshekan) The Wizard of Oz: An Illustrated Companion to the Timeless Movie Classic. An Emmy Award-winning producer and Grammy Award nominee, he makes his home in New York City.
- Biography courtesy of The Wonderful World of OZ.