Munchkins Ruth Duccini, Meinhardt Raabe, Margaret Pellegrini, Karl Slover, and Jerry Maren remember their roles in the 1939 film, “The Wizard of Oz“ and share memories of their time on set with Judy Garland and their favorite characters. They also discuss how they were cast as munchkins and speak about other projects they’ve worked on since. “The Wizard of Oz“ premiered on August 25, 1939 and the film’s original song “Over the Rainbow” was awarded an Oscar at the 12th Academy Awards. Jerry Maren is the last surviving Munchkin, with the passing of Ruth Duccini on January 16, 2013.
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