1) The carcinogenicity of cadmium has not been established, and 2) California has the best record on environmental issues of any state in the Union. The tough environmental laws here make it one of the healthiest places to live in the USA. Oh, and it was Buddy Ebsen (early pick for the Tin Man) who had a problem with the makeup. He had a severe allergic reaction to the aluminum dust in the makeup they used, from breathing it in when it was being applied, and was hospitalized. He was replaced by Jack Haley. On the other hand, both Margaret Hamilton and one of her stand-ins were burned by the pyrotechnics used in some of the Wicked Witch’s scenes.
Why do people mount TVs so high that you are guaranteed a crick in the neck?