American Oz

Explore the life and times of author L. Frank Baum, the creator of one of the most beloved, enduring and classic American narratives - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Baum never lost his childlike sense of wonder and eventually crafted his observations into a magical tale of survival, adventure and self-discovery, reinterpreted through the generations in films, books and musicals.

More Episodes

Passport Icon

Part 2 |Citizen Hearst | American Experience

William Randolph Hearst continued his rise to power and expansion into Hollywood.

Passport Icon

Part 1 |Citizen Hearst | American Experience

The life of William Randolph Hearst, who transformed the media’s role in American life.

Passport Icon

Sandra Day O'Connor: The First

Discover the story of the Supreme Court’s first female justice - Sandra Day O'Connor.

Other Shows You May Enjoy