Tales of the Wizard of Oz

Tales of the Wizard of Oz

1961 • Animation
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.
Embark on a magical journey with the book that inspired the beloved television series, 'Tales of the Wizard of Oz'. L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' invites readers into a fantastical world rich with adventure, where the vivid imagination of Baum paints a landscape far more detailed and captivating than can be captured on screen. The original novel provides readers with profound themes, enchanting storytelling, and characters whose depth and evolution unfold brilliantly across its pages. By choosing to read Baum's masterpiece, you not only experience the original tales as he intended, but you also have the opportunity to immerse yourself in the expansive universe of Oz, a place full of wonder and rich in narrative potential. Reading allows your imagination to soar, bringing you closer to Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and the Cowardly Lion, in ways that a television adaptation simply cannot match. Each page of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz' promises discovery beyond the show's limits, offering an endless adventure through the timeless allure of literature.

Tales of the Wizard of Oz inspired from

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
by L. Frank Baum