It was not until she was a young adult, that wife realized her father lied to her when she was a girl, telling her that some parts of the movie were black and white, because they ran out of color film halfway through production.
Something tells me Wallace never watched more than said first part of the film.
And the whole “it’s in black and white” bit kinda stings, considering how famous the film was for its use of color for the larger part of the film, then still relatively new to the film industry.
… and singing and dancing! … and some guy behind a curtain! Strange Stranger Danger! Yikes! Plus, with a little wine, it roughly syncs with Dark Side Of The Moon.
Hey! Does anyone else think that is a FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER image in the frame at the top of Panel One? Might this be a clue as to the religious, or non-religious, orientation of the family? Hmmmm…
I like that the Seagull, Will Henry showed his true colours (pun intended) and gave Seagull the costume of the Wicked Witch of the West. If Mom made a costume for Will Henry, he is clearly a pet.
If a movie is all in B&W on a TV, that is because the TV itself is B&W. Actually, there is no B&W part in The Wizard of OZ because the non-technicolor parts were in displayed in monochrome sepia and white which is technically not B&W (maybe S&W?). This technique was used a lot during the silent movie era; they would show the screen in monochrome blue, green, yellow, red or orange shades by tinting the film stock. Once talkies came out, they did that although it was much less common. — The Movie Nerd
And, of course, there were also a few movies that displayed sepia and mauve (S&M?), but for adults only.
dmah Premium Member about 2 years ago
The seagull as the Wicked Witch makes sense — screechy voices — only I hear the Wicked Gull saying, “I’ll get you my pretty french fry!”
angelolady Premium Member about 2 years ago
Will Henry is now playing Toto.
StephenRice about 2 years ago
The beginning and end are black and white. It’s the Oz stuff that’s in color.
Templo S.U.D. about 2 years ago
So if the family were going as Avengers, Sterling — obviously — would be Iron Man, Wallace Captain America, Mom Black Widow, and Dad Hulk?
Last Rose Of Summer Premium Member about 2 years ago
Mom is at the end of The Yellow Brick Road…figuratively.
CaptainKiddeo about 2 years ago
Wallace must have dozed off pretty early in this movie. And the particular weather should really appeal to him. Riding a tornado? Cool!
Skeptical Meg about 2 years ago
When I was a kid, we watched it every year. It was all in black and white.
coffeemom88 about 2 years ago
I just noticed the cool cross-hatching on “Dorothy’s” dress — great effect for the gigham plaid!
mommavamp about 2 years ago
Love seagull as the wicked witch of the west!
ajr58(1) about 2 years ago
crookedwolf Premium Member about 2 years ago
It’s a little too iconic; like rain on your wedding day…
jschumaker about 2 years ago
My top 3 favorites
3. Toto, the talking dog.
2. Seagull’s “costume”
1. Zip It!
Ida No about 2 years ago
So, Wallace is saying that The Wizard blows?
wordsmeet about 2 years ago
Oh, no! Is Seagull going to melt?
wordsmeet about 2 years ago
…did mom just dyed Seagull green? Or is it an algae costume? Gasp!
wordsmeet about 2 years ago
Maybe dad should’ve dressed as a fisherman; maybe he’ll get some real lobster haul. (snicker)
Killraven Premium Member about 2 years ago
The seagull seems content with his costume.
enigmamz about 2 years ago
When they get around to making a movie of this strip, I bet Mom will be hot dressed as Dorothy.
hfelder7219 about 2 years ago
The first part is actually in sepia, not black and white, if you see a restored version.
vorlon42 about 2 years ago
Seagull-witch is going to have an awful short life expectancy.
scyphi26 about 2 years ago
Something tells me Wallace never watched more than said first part of the film.
And the whole “it’s in black and white” bit kinda stings, considering how famous the film was for its use of color for the larger part of the film, then still relatively new to the film industry.
goboboyd about 2 years ago
… and singing and dancing! … and some guy behind a curtain! Strange Stranger Danger! Yikes! Plus, with a little wine, it roughly syncs with Dark Side Of The Moon.
Jacob Mattingly about 2 years ago
Its hilarious seeing Mrs m loose it for once. Mostly because she’s normally the sane one. She did not think this out at all.
cpietran Premium Member about 2 years ago
Hey! Does anyone else think that is a FLYING SPAGHETTI MONSTER image in the frame at the top of Panel One? Might this be a clue as to the religious, or non-religious, orientation of the family? Hmmmm…
donwestonmysteries about 2 years ago
Dorothy is losing her cool, and at the wrong time. The Seagull witch is about to fly.
raybarb44 about 2 years ago
On the UP SIDE. You should also really score in the candy department……
brooklyn51 about 2 years ago
I hope no one drops a house on the seagull.
The Duke about 2 years ago
Play the movie with Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon as the soundtrack. Fits nicely.
Publius10608218 about 2 years ago
Again the first part Wallace. I’d think at least Sterling would like the flying monkeys
asrialfeeple about 2 years ago
They sure aren’t in Kansas anymore.
MCProfessor about 2 years ago
The seagull as the wicked witch is genius!
Baucuva about 2 years ago
And munchkins, and Oreos!
Aladar30 Premium Member about 2 years ago
I’m more and more sure it was Mom’s favorite movie when she was little.
ChrisTrey about 2 years ago
Love Seagull as the wicked witch – I hope the green color is food coloring. At least HE won’t melt if hit by water, though he might change color.
beany54 about 2 years ago
Seagull is a great witch. How did Mom make him green?
beany54 about 2 years ago
The cowardly lion had a bow after being groomed in the Emerald City.
Happy Chad about 2 years ago
To early for trick or treating arc
Durak Premium Member about 2 years ago
Usually Mom and Wallace are on the same wavelength. Hope she finds a way to salvage Halloween.
dpullen17 about 2 years ago
I like that the Seagull, Will Henry showed his true colours (pun intended) and gave Seagull the costume of the Wicked Witch of the West. If Mom made a costume for Will Henry, he is clearly a pet.
gamerdude8000 about 2 years ago
now the dog is saying Will’s name
Kirk P Premium Member about 2 years ago
If a movie is all in B&W on a TV, that is because the TV itself is B&W. Actually, there is no B&W part in The Wizard of OZ because the non-technicolor parts were in displayed in monochrome sepia and white which is technically not B&W (maybe S&W?). This technique was used a lot during the silent movie era; they would show the screen in monochrome blue, green, yellow, red or orange shades by tinting the film stock. Once talkies came out, they did that although it was much less common. — The Movie Nerd
And, of course, there were also a few movies that displayed sepia and mauve (S&M?), but for adults only.
The Seagull about 1 year ago
The seagull…