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"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: 50 Years of Magic"
This special was made in 1989, hence the title; It has actually been 70 years since "Oz" came out. Actress Angela Lansbury takes a look back at the production of the 1939 classic, which stunned audiences with its brilliant use of color. The documentary includes rare film clips, casting calls and memories from the movie's stars. 6 p.m., TCM, Channel 65.
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"The Wizard of Oz"
The memories! The colors! Toto, too! Almost every child knows the story of Dorothy and her faithful dog blown by a twister to the magical land of Oz. Judy Garland stars as a more mature version of Dorothy in this 1939 classic adaptation of L. Frank Baum's book. Ray Bolger, Bert Lahr, Jack Haley, Margaret Hamilton and Frank Morgan co-star. 7 p.m., TCM, Channel 65.
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"Soundstage"
From the program's Grainger Studio, Sugarland — singer Jennifer Nettles and mandolin player Kristian Bush — perform a versatile set including "Joey," "Steve Earle," "Genevieve" and older classics such as "Baby Girl," moving easily from pop ditties to soulful ballads. They also offer covers of songs by R.E.M., a band that shares Sugarland's Georgia roots. 9 p.m., PBS and KPTS, Channel 8.
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MLB Baseball
Chicago White Sox at Kansas City Royals. 7 p.m., FSN, Channel 34.
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