Review of The Wiz (1978) by Mary D — 10 May 2010

So many legends gone but not forgotten...Comedian-Actor Nipsey Russell, Singer-Actor Michael Jackson...Singer-Actress Lena Horne.

This review of The Wiz (1978) was written by Mary D on 10 May 2010.

The Wiz has generally received mixed reviews.

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