Margaret Hamilton (1902 – 1985) was an American film actress who is best known for her role as the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz. She is interviewed here by Richard Lamparski for his series “Whatever became of…?” In this interview, Hamilton discusses being recognized as the Wicked Witch, Judy Garland, her teaching career, and her theatrical work, among other topics.
Whatever Became of Margaret Hamilton / interviews by Richard Lamparski.
PRA Archive #:
BB3863.67
Date Recorded On:
circa 6 Aug. 1968.
Date Broadcast On:
WBAI, 6 Aug. 1968.
Item Duration:
00:29:53
Total Duration (All Reels):
RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
Availability Notice:
This recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica’s American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email: americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.
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- PRA Archive #: BB3863.67
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- Episode: Whatever Became of Margaret Hamilton / interviews by Richard Lamparski.
- Series: Whatever became of…
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RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
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- Distributor: Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archives, 1970.
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- Interviewee: Margaret Hamilton
- Interviewer: Richard Lamparski

