BransonWebcast Episode #33
Guest: Roger S. Baum

On film, stage and print, the Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum is without a doubt, the most beloved children’s classic of all time. Roger S. Baum, continues the legacy started by his great-grandfather over 100 years ago by authoring more than 10 new Oz adventures.

One of his novels, “Dorothy of Oz,” is currently in production as a major motion picture release by Box Office Productions III, LLC and Alpine Pictures starring actor Jim Belushi as the voice of the Cowardly Lion. Producer Bonne Radford has worked on many prestigious animated films such as An American Tail, Antz and Curious George, as well as many major motion pictures including ET, The Extra-Terrestrial, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Back to the Future and The Color Purple.

Roger and his wife Charlene love the beauty of the Ozarks and reside in the Branson area full time where he continues to imagine new adventures in the wonderful land of Oz.

Related Websites: TotoTooInc.com, Dorothy of Oz Movie , Alpine Pictures

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BransonWebcast Episode #18
Guest: Don Paul

One of Branson’s most beloved radio personalities, Don Paul Pirwitz has spent the past forty-some years pursuing his career in broadcasting. He’s worked and lived everywhere from Canandaigua, NY, Rochester and Philadelphia to Springfield and Branson, MO with shorter stops in Wichita, Omaha, Shreveport, Tulsa and Denver.

Most of his career has been in country radio serving as corporate program manager for Great Empire Broadcasting and its chain of stations across the midwest.

Author of the book, “Stories From Branson’s 76 Country Boulevard…and Places Nearby,” Don Paul lives in Springfield with his wife, Sharon. The couple has three children and (at last count) six grandchilden.

Related Websites: Home Town Daily News

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