Dec 26, 2004
Countdown to Oz
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz teaser ad
The teaser ad for the upcoming Muppets' Wizard of Oz TV-movie aired during the Disney World Christmas Parade, an ABC special on Christmas afternoon. Here's what we got to see...
A twister rips through a Kansas cornfield,
blowing the Disney logo to bits.
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It has been called a timeless classic... a cinematic masterpiece...
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With a groan, the Wicked Witch of the East
lifts up Dorothy's house.
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... Until now.
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Piggy |
Could I get a spot from someone?
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The Good Witch of the North and the Munchkins gasp
as the house crashes back down on the Wicked Witch.
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This spring...
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Ashanti |
You want me to wear shoes off a nasty old witch?
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Piggy |
You wanna be a star or not?
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One girl will hit the Yellow Brick Road...
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... to follow her dreams.
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Pepe |
Let's go get famous!
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With Kermit the Frog as the Scarecrow...
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Kermit |
(whispers) I don't have a brain!
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Gonzo, as the Tin Thing...
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Dorothy and the Lion are knocked out from the field of poppies.
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Gonzo |
Clear!
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The Tin Thing jolts Dorothy, who wakes with a shock.
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Fozzie Bear as the Cowardly Lion...
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Fozzie |
Wocka wocka!
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The Lion is held in a cage by the Wicked Witch's servants,
including Crazy Harry and Sweetums.
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Miss Piggy as the four Witches...
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Piggy |
I'm not melting. I'm getting skinny!
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The Witch's servants recoil as the Witch melts.
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Piggy |
... What?
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Queen Latifah as Auntie Em...
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Latifah |
You'll always be home with us, no matter where you are!
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And Ashanti as Dorothy!
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Dorothy sings a bar of music: "It's a good life!"
We see the "Muppets Star Hunt" logo on the back of a bus,
as it pulls away and around the corner.
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ABC and the Wonderful World of Disney present the biggest event of the year!
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The classic tale...
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... as it was never meant to be told.
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Pepe |
What happens in Emerald City... stays in Emerald City.
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The Muppets' Wonderful Wizard of Oz!
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On her flying motorcycle,
the Wicked Witch smashes through the ABC logo.
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In 2005... pigs will fly! Only on ABC.
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So you're psyched, right?
Come talk about the teaser
with a bunch of friendly fans
at the Tough Pigs Forum!