# Oz Returns to TV with Century-Old Treasures

> MeTV brings 'Wizard of Oz' back to broadcast after 30 years, featuring a collector's century-old treasures.
- Title: Oz Returns to TV with Century-Old Treasures · Woman's World
- Summary: MeTV brings 'Wizard of Oz' back to broadcast after 30 years, featuring a collector's century-old treasures. MeTV airs 'The Wizard of Oz' on October 2, 2024…
- Keywords: the wizard of oz, me tv, tori calamito, lisa whelchel, oz memorabilia, collector's call, wicked, judy garland, Returns, Century-Old, Treasures, Woman's World
- Source: Woman's World — https://womansworld.com/entertainment/movies/the-wizard-of-oz-returns-to-tv-along-with-an-incredible-oz-collection
- Author: Ed Gross
- Published: 2026-09-27T12:00:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: the wizard of oz, me tv, tori calamito, lisa whelchel, oz memorabilia, collector's call, wicked, judy garland
## Oz Returns to TV
MeTV broadcasts 'The Wizard of Oz' on October 2 after 30 years.
## Tori Calamito's Collection
Victoria Calamito collects Oz memorabilia spanning over a century.
## First Edition Book
Calamito owns a first edition of L. Frank Baum's 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'.
## Rare Tin Man Toy
Her vintage Tin Man squeeze toy is so rare it barely exists.
## Lisa Whelchel's Story
Lisa Whelchel appeared as Toto in a 1939 Oz stage production.

> I was in the play The Wizard of Oz, but I was Toto.
## Oz as a Community Event
The movie was a neighborhood event for generations of viewers.

> You’d go to the person’s house who had the color television and you’d watch it
## Modern Oz Connection
Calamito says Oz remains a generational story for many families.

> People watched it with their parents or grandparents
## Oz Themes
The story explores found family and self-actualization.

> I think the deeper themes of found family and finding your tribe
## Tin Man Toy Challenge
Calamito handles rare items with care and respect.

> We are all very aware of the fact that these are someone’s treasures
## Oz as Comfort
Many viewers use Oz for comfort during difficult times.

> They would put the wizard of oz on and it would bring them joy and comfort
## MeTV's Return
MeTV airs 'The Wizard of Oz' on October 2, 2024.
## Oz Legacy
The movie remains a generational cultural touchstone.

> We have kind of lost the community aspect of it
## What Happens Next
MeTV will broadcast 'The Wizard of Oz' annually starting October 2.
## Key takeaway

MeTV airs 'The Wizard of Oz' on October 2, 2024, after 30 years, with collector Tori Calamito's century-old Oz memorabilia.