i don’t think i ever watched “THE WIZARD OF OZ” as a kid, but i did watch “THE WIZ”…which was the black version. all i can say is that this movie is a MUST. everything from the music, the fashion, the dancing and the art direction are spectacular! if none of those things interest you, it’s worth the watch to see MICHAEL JACKSON as the adorable scarecrow and DIANA ROSS as dorothy. this movie was also directed by the great SIDNEY LUMET. bravo!!! just “EASE ON DOWN THE ROAD!”