Review of The Wiz (1978) by Paul C — 17 Feb 2008

Ease on down....ease on down...THE ROAD!!!!

This review of The Wiz (1978) was written by Paul C on 17 Feb 2008.

The Wiz has generally received mixed reviews.

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