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Go behind the curtain in The Land of Oz with NBC's "The Making of The Wiz Live!" The hour-long special will give an exclusive backstage look at this highly anticipated television event.
Top billed cast
Mary J. BligeSelf
David Alan GrierSelf
Dorian HarewoodSelf - Narrator
Elijah KelleySelf
Kenny LeonSelf
Stephanie MillsSelf
Ne-YoSelf
Queen LatifahSelf
Shanice WilliamsSelf
Harvey FiersteinSelf
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