by Kelly M.
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January 7, 2007

Follow the Yellow Brick Road

November 22, 2007 01:47 PM EST
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If you follow the yellow brick road for a long time (70 years to be exact), you just might end up on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.  Long ignored for their role in the Wizard of Oz, the Munchkins have finally earned their star.  Seven of the none surviving Munchkins who appeared in the movie (earning $125 per week) were on hand to recieve the honor, as was the son of Judy Garland who stated that his mother "...would have been proud."

 

The award was the result of a campaign led by a Chicago movie theatre owner who befriended some of the Munchkin actors a few years ago. It was supported by Steven Spielberg, George Lucas and Garland friend Mickey Rooney.

 

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Comments: 15

G. M. Lupo Nov 22, 2007, 2:50pm EST
Glad they're finally getting recognized.
Digital Diva S. Nov 22, 2007, 2:55pm EST
I've seen that movie a dozen time - I'm glad they got their star.
penni d. Nov 22, 2007, 3:02pm EST
yea!!! in my dreams, i forever walk the yellowbrick road, having adventures galore..lol
J W. Nov 22, 2007, 3:08pm EST
thanks for sharing
Bonnie S. Nov 22, 2007, 9:50pm EST
I like that movie : )
necee t. Nov 23, 2007, 12:09am EST
that's cool... the munchkins finally got their recognition... yippee...
Chris H. Nov 23, 2007, 12:38am EST
its time they got their star
Chuck M. Nov 23, 2007, 6:33am EST
Awesome! Sad to see that not too many are left.
becky soccer mom x1 p. Nov 23, 2007, 8:11am EST
that is fantastic that they are being honored.
William M. Nov 23, 2007, 10:37am EST
This is great. Thanks for passing it on.
P.W. Dowdy Nov 23, 2007, 7:15pm EST
It's about time.
Dawn G. Nov 23, 2007, 9:31pm EST
I think they deserve a star on the walk of fame. These little people are just as important to the story line as the wizzard or even Dorathy.
Alison H. Nov 25, 2007, 3:45pm EST
That is neat. Thanks for the post!
Phyllis R. Nov 25, 2007, 10:01pm EST
This is neat, glad they finally got there due!
~*~Danyale~*~ N. Jun 16, 2008, 1:53pm EDT
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