Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz (1980)

Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz Poster

Dorothy is carried back to Oz by a green turkey balloon on the final Thanksgiving she is to spend with her aunt and uncle, who are moving to a retirement community. She meets Jack Pumpkinhead, The Hungry Tiger, and Tic Toc (sic), and must stop the evil Tyrone the Terrible Toy Tinkerer (looking suspiciously like John R. Neil's depiction of the Nome King), who brings the balloon to life.

Introduction
"Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz" is a 1980 American animated tv movie guided by Tim Reid and also produced by Rankin/Bass Productions, best understood for their holiday specials such as "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" as well as "Frosty the Snowman". The hour-long film acts as a sequel to L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz" and also incorporates the renowned characters, music, and setups familiar to followers of the original story. Focused around the party of Thanksgiving and the relevance of household, the film was released as a holiday unique for household target markets.

Story Overview
"Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz" follows the tale of Dorothy Gale as well as her canine, Toto, as they once again discover themselves swept away from their Kansas home by an effective tornado, moving them back to the captivated Land of Oz. Upon their arrival, they uncover that the enchanting realm is preparing to celebrate its first-ever Thanksgiving vacation, motivated by Dorothy's stories from her previous check out.

To plan for the event, Dorothy as well as her new friend, a chatting turkey named Benjamin Nibble, start a quest to rejoin her with her old close friends-- the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, as well as the Cowardly Lion. Along the way, they encounter numerous adventures and risks, coming across some familiar faces, while being sought by a lawless duo called the Wicked Witch Mombi and also her henchman, Tip.

While evading Mombi as well as Tip, Dorothy as well as Benjamin discover that Scarecrow, Tin Man, as well as Cowardly Lion have each been put under a spell that alters their personalities and capacities. For instance, the Scarecrow, who was known for his intelligence, now squirms hurting with each thought he has, while the Tin Man has actually become a magnet for different metallic objects, and the Cowardly Lion deals with unmanageable speed, typically getting himself and his pals into problem. With each other, Dorothy and also Benjamin work to damage the spell that has been cast upon her friends by Mombi and also Tip.

Via their trip, Dorothy and also her companions find out truth significance of Thanksgiving-- not just as a celebration of appreciation, yet also of the love as well as togetherness they share as friends and family. They likewise pertain to value the sacrifices made by Benjamin, a simple and also generous figure in their journey, that eventually becomes critical in conserving Thanksgiving for individuals of Oz.

Personalities
Dorothy Gale, the precious protagonist of the initial "The Wizard of Oz", returns in "Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz" as the protagonist on an objective to save her close friends as well as recover the spirit of Thanksgiving. Her faithful canine, Toto, once more joins her on this adventure via the wonderful world.

The charming Scarecrow, Tin Man, and also Cowardly Lion make their return-- albeit with modified characters and capabilities-- as Dorothy's closest friends. The film introduces Benjamin Nibble, the chatting turkey from Kansas who becomes a valued ally to Dorothy and also her buddies.

Mombi and Tip act as the movie's main antagonists, determined to combat Dorothy and her close friends' pursuit to conserve Thanksgiving in Oz.

Final thought
"Thanksgiving in the Land of Oz" catches the spirit of Thanksgiving with the characters' journey of getting rid of hardships, learning the value of relationship as well as household, and also appreciating one another's sacrifices. The movie is an amusing and also heartfelt sequel to the beloved "The Wizard of Oz", properly weaving Thanksgiving themes as well as lessons with the familiar story of Dorothy's journeys in the great realm of Oz.

Top Cast

  • Sid Caesar (small)
    Sid Caesar
    Wizard / Mince Pie U.N. Krust / Narrator (voice)
  • Mischa Bond
    Dorothy (voice)
  • Robert Ridgely
    Jack Pumpkinhead / Tyrone the Terrible Toy Tinkerer (voice)
  • Joan Gerber
    Tic Toc / Ozma (voice)
  • Frank Nelson (small)
    Frank Nelson
    Jack, the Hungry Tiger (voice)
  • Lurene Tuttle (small)
    Lurene Tuttle
    Aunt Em (voice)
  • Charles Woolf
    Uncle Henry (voice)
  • Maitzi Morgan
    (voice)
  • Julie Cohen
    (voice)