The Wizard of Oz (L. Frank Baum)

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Jason Inman

Film History, Visual Arts, Tv & Film, Arts

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🗓️ 26 November 2024

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Celebrate the launch of Wicked by diving into the fascinating life of L. Frank Baum, the mastermind author behind The Wizard of Oz. Join us as we explore Baum's theatrical past, his surprising love for South Dakota, and even his unexpected venture into the chicken business! Uncover the unique experiences that shaped the creator of one of the most beloved fantasy worlds in literature.

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0:00.0	Today we're unraveling the magical tapestry of one of the most beloved stories of all time,
0:06.9	the Wizard of Oz.
0:08.2	But hold on to your ruby slippers because this isn't just about yellow brick roads and flying monkeys.
0:15.0	We're diving into the life of the man behind the curtain, Lyman Frank Baum,
0:20.5	or as most people know him, L. Frank Baum in his whimsical world of Oz.
0:26.1	Did you know that before Baum was whisking us away to Emerald City,
0:29.4	he was knee-deep in chicken feathers?
0:32.0	Yep.
0:32.7	The creator of Dorothy and her merry band had quite the eclectic life.
0:36.9	So if you're ready to explore how Kansas and a dash of theatrical flair led to the creation
0:42.5	of Oz, let's skip down this yellow brick road together.
0:46.2	Picture this.
0:47.4	It's the late 1800s.
0:49.4	America is buzzing with new inventions and ideas.
0:52.8	And in a small town in New York, a young L. Frank
0:56.2	Baum is dreaming of far off lands and magical creatures. Little did he know his dreams would
1:02.8	one day touch the hearts of millions worldwide. Welcome to Geek History Lesson. I'm Jason Inman, and this is the podcast where we take one subject from pop culture, and we dive into it a little bit deeper.
1:16.9	And today's very special episode is about the true Wizard of Oz, L. Frank Baum.
1:23.9	So let's start at the beginning, shall we?
1:26.8	Lyman Frank Baum was born in 1856 in Chittendenango, New York,
1:31.9	a place that sounds like it could be a neighboring village to Oz, doesn't it? From a young age,
1:37.5	Baum was a dreamer. He tried his hand at a variety of careers, including breeding fancy chickens. Yes, you heard that right. Before he was
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