Wiz on Down the Road (1978)

Director: Elliot Geisinger

A short promotional film on the making of “The Wiz” (1978). Includes a brief history of Oz portrayals in film and behind the scenes interviews.

Cast

Rob Cohen

Self - Producer

Sidney Lumet

Self - Director

Michael Jackson

Scarecrow

Quincy Jones

Self - Music Arranger / Emerald City Gold Pianist

Diana Ross

Dorothy

Ted Ross

Lion

Nipsey Russell

Tinman

Marvin Miller

Narrator (voice) (uncredited)