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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago
Will Henry is now playing Toto.
StephenRice over 1 year ago
The beginning and end are black and white. It’s the Oz stuff that’s in color.
Templo S.U.D. over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago
Mom is at the end of The Yellow Brick Road…figuratively.
CaptainKiddeo over 1 year ago
Wallace must have dozed off pretty early in this movie. And the particular weather should really appeal to him. Riding a tornado? Cool!
Meg: All Seriousness Aside over 1 year ago
When I was a kid, we watched it every year. It was all in black and white.
coffeemom88 over 1 year ago
I just noticed the cool cross-hatching on “Dorothy’s” dress — great effect for the gigham plaid!
mommavamp over 1 year ago
Love seagull as the wicked witch of the west!
ajr58(1) over 1 year ago
crookedwolf Premium Member over 1 year ago
It’s a little too iconic; like rain on your wedding day…
jschumaker over 1 year ago
My top 3 favorites
3. Toto, the talking dog.
2. Seagull’s “costume”
1. Zip It!
Ida No over 1 year ago
So, Wallace is saying that The Wizard blows?
wordsmeet over 1 year ago
Oh, no! Is Seagull going to melt?
wordsmeet over 1 year ago
…did mom just dyed Seagull green? Or is it an algae costume? Gasp!
wordsmeet over 1 year ago
Maybe dad should’ve dressed as a fisherman; maybe he’ll get some real lobster haul. (snicker)
Killraven Premium Member over 1 year ago
The seagull seems content with his costume.
enigmamz over 1 year ago
When they get around to making a movie of this strip, I bet Mom will be hot dressed as Dorothy.
hfelder7219 over 1 year ago
The first part is actually in sepia, not black and white, if you see a restored version.
vorlon42 over 1 year ago
Seagull-witch is going to have an awful short life expectancy.
scyphi26 over 1 year 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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago
Dorothy is losing her cool, and at the wrong time. The Seagull witch is about to fly.
raybarb44 over 1 year ago
On the UP SIDE. You should also really score in the candy department……
brooklyn51 over 1 year ago
I hope no one drops a house on the seagull.
The Duke over 1 year ago
Play the movie with Pink Floyd Dark Side of the Moon as the soundtrack. Fits nicely.
Publius10608218 over 1 year ago
Again the first part Wallace. I’d think at least Sterling would like the flying monkeys
asrialfeeple over 1 year ago
They sure aren’t in Kansas anymore.
MCProfessor over 1 year ago
The seagull as the wicked witch is genius!
Baucuva over 1 year ago
And munchkins, and Oreos!
Aladar30 Premium Member over 1 year ago
I’m more and more sure it was Mom’s favorite movie when she was little.
ChrisTrey over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago
Seagull is a great witch. How did Mom make him green?
beany54 over 1 year ago
The cowardly lion had a bow after being groomed in the Emerald City.
Happy Chad over 1 year ago
To early for trick or treating arc
Durak Premium Member over 1 year ago
Usually Mom and Wallace are on the same wavelength. Hope she finds a way to salvage Halloween.
dpullen17 over 1 year 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 over 1 year ago
now the dog is saying Will’s name
Kirk P Premium Member over 1 year 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 8 months ago
The seagull…