On November 3, 1956, Wizard of Oz debuted on TV and became an instant hit.
Fun Fact: Before it was the go-to ’80s band on karaoke night, Toto was the name of Dorothy Gale’s black Cairn Terrier, best remembered in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz as Judy Garland’s bosom pal. The movie Toto’s real name was Terry, and she was paid $125 a week. (The Munchkins were paid $50.)
(see more — Famous Animals Through the Years)

