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In this fun episode, Lorna Luft talks about Judy Garland\u2019s role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz. She also discusses what it\u2019s like to be the daughter of her famous mom. Lorna is an accomplished performer in her own right. She\u2019s won acclaim on stage, film and television. Plus, she\u2019s also a best-selling author, recording artist and Emmy-nominated producer. Her book, Me and My Shadows: Living with the Legacy of Judy Garland, was optioned by ABC-TV and turned into a riveting miniseries starring Judy Davis. Lorna served as co-executive producer on that project, which won 5 Emmy Awards. It\u2019s also important to mention Lorna\u2019s live theater experience as the Wicked Witch of the West in the UK production of The Wizard of Oz. She gives listeners an amusing hint of what that involves during her interview clips.\n\nAlthough released way back in 1939, The Wizard of Oz still captivates audiences throughout the world. It\u2019s a timeless gem, and Garland\u2019s heart-tugging performance emerged as one of the film\u2019s highlights. Her beautiful rendition of \u201cSomewhere Over the Rainbow\u201d will never grow old. Listeners get to hear that wonderful melody\xa0again by tuning into this episode.