Thank you for a most excellent episode. What an extraordinary woman! I had no idea of the depth and breadth of her acting career, and the details of her personal life. Hamilton's perfect portrayal of the Wicked Witch terrified me as a kid, but I think if I were to ever watch The Wizard of Oz again, my only thoughts would be what a kindhearted, gentle woman.
She appeared on Mr Roger's Neighborhood to teach kids about acting and how her wicked witch character was just a character. Oops the video touched on this. I hadn't watched it before I commented.
Despite the parts she played and that she was not an American beauty, I've never heard nor read anything negative about Margaret Hamilton, and that she was a wonderful and kind woman in a very tough business. God bless her soul.
I'll admit, that she scared the hell out of me in the Wizard Of OZ when I was a kid. However, I still watched it time and time again and she did play a wicked, wicked witch very well. That movie is priceless in my book.
Margaret and Judy Garland were such close friends. Garland said it was really tough pretending to be scared of her because all they did was laugh and gab between scenes. She was a wonderful lady and tried to stand up and go to bat for Judy when she could.
Judy Garland 100th birthday party anniversary celebration of Life story ture life movie all about her own life and she was 1922 in years of view of the day away magic of MGM sounds great and good I love it so much
That's always reminded me of how Carrie Fisher regarded Peter Cushing when they worked together on the first _Star Wars_ movie. She thought he was a wonderful, dear man, but of course they played enemies in the movie.
Watching the wizard of oz when I was little caused the first nightmare that I remember . The part where Dorothy is looking at the crystal ball and see's her Aunt , but then the witch appears . That night I dreamed that something was rubbing my back with long fingernails and when I tried to move , I was unable to . Even caused me to getup and go to my parents room to see if my mom had rubbed my back as it seemed so real .
@@Brett33Same...my nightmare as a child back then(early 70's) was the tornado and the house falling on the wicked witch. Seeing her legs sticking out from underneath the house was traumatizing.
I love that a teacher went that hard as a witch it's such an interesting choice to cast a teacher and it's so nice to actually see Margaret Hamilton the only time she was on sesame Street even if it's kind of a banned episode.
I loved how Mr Roger's had her on his kids show. She brought the witch costume and her and Mr Roger's explained that she was an actress who played a part. It was so loving and gentle to show kids she was a kind woman.
@@bobscott6223 . . . " her nose? " 🟢 I'm of deep appreciation that she always kept, maintained her genuine care and heart over the years,. What a "gift" she shared with so many... the Wizard of Oz being one of them. 💚
Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch is the main reason I continue to watch the "Wizard of Oz"...even at age 75! Her timeless, excellent portrayal of the Witch and those terrifying Flying Monkeys!! YIKES... MANY thanks, dear Margaret, for the wonderful roles you played over the years. A first class lady.
It might help you to realize that the Flying Monkeys were not evil, only mischievous. A sorceress cursed the FMs so that anyone who puts on a certain gold cap could force the monkeys to do three things. In one scene a FM is holding the gold cap, but otherwise the film doesn't go into the origin story of the FMs, unlike the book. In the book, Dorothy gets hold of the gold cap at one point and then when she was done she passed it onto Glinda. Glinda also used the gold cap, but in the end she breaks the curse and sets the FMs free.
@SparkeysMum Guess what. She is the reason I got into Wicca to disprove this sexist propaganda vilifying witches that she is truly responsible for as an Aunt Sally. The Threefold Law(Rule of Three) affected here in return. Today, nobody cares or remembers this Hamilton. But many, however, accept and respect Laurie Cabot, Z Budapest, Starhawk, and Phyllis Currot(all genuine witches) who will always be respected and remembered. Phyllis here was the next step to Wicca. Also want to mention and credit Candia Ridley McCormack(female Gothic witch) of the band Inkubus Sukkubus(Gothic Rock) for keeping me going.
@@AmbientOne888 You mean Dorothy cried, which Judy portrayed brilliantly, as she portrayed all of Dorothy's moods, including her laughter, her joy, her fear, her anger, her gutsiness, etc.
@@MaskedMan66but anyone could’ve played the part of Dorothy; it was the wicked witch of the west that gave it that “chef’s kiss” and made it more entertaining.
@@debrajones4010 You're wrong. Judy Garland was the only possible choice. No other actress could have delivered the final line in that movie and made it earnest and heartfelt as Judy did. In the hands of a lesser actress it would have been corny and cloying. And bear this in mind: Judy was producer Mervyn LeRoy's only choice for the role, and he wouldn't hear of anyone else. Part of the reason he made the movie in the first place was to showcase her talents. His personal choice for the Wicked Witch, on the other hand, was Gale Sondergaard.
Bless her heart. I didn't know any of this. She seemed such a lovely woman. As the wicked Witch, she will never be replaced. Such an iconic character and one that will live on for eternity. May she rest in peace.
@@maggie_galle7651 Yes... much pain. Yet, she DID get immediate and good care so she made it through to the other side and her skin being fine. So many blessings in that.
Yes, she said she hated the idea of a role she knew would badly frighten children the world over, but she loved her little boy who was only 4 at the time, and they did need the money.
Margaret Hamilton was said to be one of the nicest people in real life! In fact, she was the only one who really befriended Judy Garland while filming “The Wizard of Oz” and even let her stay with her and her son for a week in their home! Having been a teacher in Cleveland (2 of her students were Bob Hope & Jim Bakus), she was very concerned over how Judy was being treated on the set!
I’m confused - how was Bob Hope her student? They were the exact same age. And Jim Backus (“Jim Backup!” 🤣) was only ten years younger than Hamilton. (“Jim Backup” at :34 in this clip): th-cam.com/video/P6QhlodOKCs/w-d-xo.htmlsi=PE7VIBi-eWypvLqM
It’s cruel what the Director put these actors through making this Movie. These chemicals they used for makeup was horrific and sickening, RIP all you amazing actors and actresses.
What amazed me about Margaret Hamilton was how she pretty much looked the same into her 50s and 60s. You could tell she took really good care of herself. She seemed like ar eally nice woman.
Margaret Hamilton was fantastic in her beloved performance she endured many crazy circumstances. She never gave up she had intestinal fortitude to continue her career. 🙏👑♥️
One of thee most iconic characters in Hollywood. Her performance scared me to death, granted I was only 5-6 years old. But still, "I'll get you my fine pretty, and your little dog too " is such a classic line.
My husband's uncle was William Windom and although we have tried to gather all the info we could on his life-long career in Hollywood, this little gem of trivia, regarding his and Margarets friendship (9:10) had escaped us. Thank you SO much for sharing this and we treasure knowing a bit more of these two wonderful people!
@BarbaraBertke Oh, thank you so much! Yes, he was always very much a gentleman and raised 2 beautiful girls. He is missed. Thank you for your sweet comment.
Will never forget the line "I'LL GET YOU MY LITTLE PRETTY AND YOUR LITTLE DOG TOO" who could ever forget watching that and being terrified, it seemed so real.
She was the beloved “Cora” from the old Maxwell House Coffee commercials featuring Cora’s General Store. A building that once was a store at the end of my street served as the set for those commercials. I rode my bike there to watch filming just to catch a glimpse of her. One day I was lucky enough to see her while getting her make up touched up. People who calling out to her and she smiled and waved to us.
She was amazing, so happy i took the time to watch this woman, my great auntie was named Margaret and although she was not similar in looks to Hamilton she loved children and was kind hearted. This story reminded so much of my great auntie!
. Typo. "absolute "binder" in this role. Margaret portrayed such a consistant "binding" / connecting role via her character(s) throughout the movie Wizard of Oz. And yes I and so many agree... her roles "utterly memorable".
As a child, I was oddly sympathetic to the Wicked Witch ("The Wizard of Oz" was practically a religious experience for me as a child, year after year on television). I have always found Margaret Hamilton's face fascinating. In the late 1970s, I found myself in a Chinese restaurant on Irving Place in Manhattan, a few blocks from Gramercy Park. Seated at the next table was Margaret Hamilton, thoroughly enjoying her meal and being left alone by the other diners who obviously knew who she was. I didn't bother her either, which frankly I kind of regret to this day. Thank you for this exposé.
She seems like a very classy lady. She did a fantastic job on OZ. When you play a character that's so believable you are truly a great actress. RIP Margaret you made your mark in movie history. She'll never be forgotten.
Nobody can portray a witch like Margaret!!! She's the ultimate, yet off set so kind! Today we have many witches in Hollywood and their face isn't green nor are they kind!
This was an excellent tribute to Margaret Hamilton! She terrified me as a young kid the first time I saw The Wizard of Oz, but later I saw her in other roles and eventually started to love her as an actress. To this day I have a copy of The Wizard of Oz and am so impressed with her acting every time I see it. She sounds like such an amazing woman!
This was awesome 💯. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Not to mention how talented she was. RIP Margaret Hamilton. You left a loving legacy in the film industry.❤
I had no idea of her background. What an amazing woman! I will never be able to watch The Wizard of Oz in the same way that I always have for the last 70 years.
As a scared 6 or 7 yr old, when watching Oz the first time, my mom chimed in with all the details you just spoke of and how Margaret Hamilton was a very kind sweet person in reality. My mom was the who's who of everyone famous, weather it was a King or Queen of a foreign country, or Michael Nesbitt's mother! RIP Mom!
As a kid watching wizard of ox I was not scared of the wicked witch. Kids back then must have been overly dramatic and parents just wanted something to complain about. Margaret seemed like such a fantastic lady❤ thank you for sharing her story.
@drsunshine1959 it makes you wonder though who were the kids that were frightened and or were parents just looking for someone to blame for kids having nightmares.
This lady was such a sweet lady. I remember seeing her in Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. It takes so much more to make a person hate and actor/actress than to love them. She was great!
Between the witch and the tornado, I don't know which one scared me more. I loved both of them. R.I.P. Margaret, and thanks for the flawless portrayal.
Thank you for such a lovely and respectful episode. At 5 or 6, this woman scared the life out of me. I recall that later on, she acted as "Cora," the Maxwell House Coffee lady in commercials.
Thank you for providing this picture into her life. I adored this movie as a child I never knew how much of a sweet and wonderful person she seemed to be to so many. I’m glad she enjoyed her life, even among the hardships.
The most memorable character in the most popular film of that time. The consummate professional on screen. A determined friend and advocate for children and animals off screen. A life well lived.
She was also the commercial spokesperson for Maxwell House Coffee, back in the '70's. Not until I was older, did I wonder why it was aired on Thanksgiving day. Whilst watching this video, I asked Google.... Evidently, is also aired on easter. Also; Google said that the Oz, book series, would come out during christmas..... Interesting... I won't watch it anymore; but when I did watch it, as a child, the flying monkeys were always the most scary!!
Natalie Wood gifted actress... Yet, Margaret Hamilton's character(s) so much more memorable and impacting to the movie industry. ~ 💚 ~ Margarets Hamiltons varied characters... such a range of character and expressions on the screen. Truly a "gift" in the history of movie industry.
Interesting story! Margaret Hamilton was such a compelling figure both on and off the screen. I’ve also seen her guest appearance on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, where she explained the role of the Wicked Witch and helped demystify it for children-such a thoughtful thing to do! I wonder if any of her children or descendants are still alive. Her son, Hamilton Wadsworth Meserve, has spoken about her legacy in the past, so perhaps he could provide more insights. The details surrounding the on-set accident are fascinating. Although she didn’t sue after being burned during the pyrotechnic mishap, I wonder how MGM handled her recovery. Did they continue paying her regular salary and provide extra compensation as a gesture of goodwill for her injuries? It would be interesting to know how studios of that era supported actors in such situations, especially considering the risks many of them faced while filming. Beyond The Wizard of Oz, I’d love to learn more about her other work, like her dedication to children's education, which she prioritized later in life. Her impact went far beyond the silver screen!
She was just the perfect actress! I had nightmares as a child about her, but later on, as I got older, I understood it was just a play and began to admire her work! What a great woman!
I loved this narration of the true Margaret Hamilton. I had heard from other sources before that she was, indeed, a kind and gentle person. I just am saddened, though, that during those days they didn't have some of today's more gentle "cosmetics" and so had to suffer so badly. But that she was a great lady, there is no doubt and thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for that, very interesting! From a little girl I always Loved "The Wicked Witch," Margaret Hamilton is one of the most talented actresses of all time, no one could ever do what she did in "The Wizard of Oz" I remember girls loving Gelinda, but for me it was "The Wicked Witch." I've been to the Land of OZ in NC, the museum in Kansas, both Wonderful! God bless Maragret Hamilton for all that she gave to her audiences in all her movies. I used to and still do at 67 and always will Love the Best Movie Ever Made!!! Fascinating Woman and she will always be remembered!! Thank you
Thanks, an extraordinary woman indeed! What most people also don't know is that the iconic classic "The Wizard of Oz" was first shown at the famous Cape Cinema next door to the equally famous Cape Playhouse in Dennis, MA on Cape Cod! That was because at the time, the late great Margaret Hamiliton was starring in a play at the playhouse where other notable stars had performed and she was instrumental in getting it shown at the Cape Cinema! I went to the 60th anniversary of the showing there, but it didn't take up the whole screen, it was a small picture shown in it's original size before they enlarged it. Other famous people who have starred at the playhouse have been the late greats Gregory Peck, Henry Fonda and a young Jane Fonda as well as others, and it was the late great Bette Davis's first job there, as an usher before she acted on stage there and became a big major movie star like the others here. . The playhouse, an old church converted into a barn like theater in 1928 was one of the first summer stock theaters in the country.
Well done! I was about 3 when I first saw the film (around 1960). It scared the crap out of me. No joke. I still vividly recall how I felt. Now....the big question for you is....where is all that cut film of Margaret??? It's got to be somewhere.
Yes... same here. Back "in-the-day" before t.v. videos, etc. you could only see a show when the t.v. station deemed to show it on their t.v. programming. The Wizard Of Oz on t.v. only once a year... so it was a very big deal to see it on t.v.
There's a Mr. Rodgers reboot now about the children of the characters in the original show. The main character's parents have another baby (to teach kids about what life is like after a new sibling is born). They name the baby "Margret". I always wondered if it was a tribute to Margret Hamilton.
My Dad was born in 1935 and 1st saw the Movie in the Theater in 1939 when he was 4 year's old and his siblings tried to scare him. I remember watching it on TV and he would scare my Brother and I whenever the Wicked Witch would show up on the screen. I know the Movie by Heart. Every song every word. 😘💖
Behind the scenes and bio, can sure change our outlook on how we perceive a character, in real life. RIP Good Lady, and thanks for your talents as an actress and educator.
Ironic that one of the most famous villains in movie history was played by one of the kindest people in show business. RIP Margaret Hamilton, you were an amazing actress.
We watched the Wizard of Oz when it was shown, once each year. I never was afraid of the witch. In fact she reminded me of my aunt. (Mom was not pleased when she learned of this since her sister, like Hamilton, was a kind but determined lady.) The tornado in the movie, however, gave me nightmares for years.
Thank you for a most excellent episode. What an extraordinary woman! I had no idea of the depth and breadth of her acting career, and the details of her personal life. Hamilton's perfect portrayal of the Wicked Witch terrified me as a kid, but I think if I were to ever watch The Wizard of Oz again, my only thoughts would be what a kindhearted, gentle woman.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! It’s incredible how much more there is to Margaret Hamilton beyond her iconic role as the Wicked Witch.
@@Factinate It truly _is_ incredible. I hope her family sees this episode and the lovely way you honored her life. ♥
Well stated
She appeared on Mr Roger's Neighborhood to teach kids about acting and how her wicked witch character was just a character. Oops the video touched on this. I hadn't watched it before I commented.
😅❤ yea agreed 👍
She was a friend of my niece's Grandmother, and attended my niece's 7th birthday party (1964). Sweet old lady; the kids loved her.
Despite the parts she played and that she was not an American beauty, I've never heard nor read anything negative about Margaret Hamilton, and that she was a wonderful and kind woman in a very tough business. God bless her soul.
I'll admit, that she scared the hell out of me in the Wizard Of OZ when I was a kid. However, I still watched it time and time again and she did play a wicked, wicked witch very well. That movie is priceless in my book.
I'm still afraid of the wicked witch. She was a sweetheart in real life, but man, she was a terrifying witch.
Same😅
She sure played the witch Extremely well.
Same...I had nightmares as a child in the 70's-80's.
My dad had a fourth grade teacher who looked like the witch and he was so scared that he had to change classes.
Margaret and Judy Garland were such close friends. Garland said it was really tough pretending to be scared of her because all they did was laugh and gab between scenes. She was a wonderful lady and tried to stand up and go to bat for Judy when she could.
She seems like a lovely kind soul who would go above and beyond to help others. 😊😊❤❤
Judy Garland 100th birthday party anniversary celebration of Life story ture life movie all about her own life and she was 1922 in years of view of the day away magic of MGM sounds great and good I love it so much
What a sweet story. I love that they were friends ❤😂
That's always reminded me of how Carrie Fisher regarded Peter Cushing when they worked together on the first _Star Wars_ movie. She thought he was a wonderful, dear man, but of course they played enemies in the movie.
@@JuliaKapp Judy was friends with everyone.
Her performance terrified ME when I was a kid. Glad to see this take on her life.
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Watching the wizard of oz when I was little caused the first nightmare that I remember . The part where Dorothy is looking at the crystal ball and see's her Aunt , but then the witch appears . That night I dreamed that something was rubbing my back with long fingernails and when I tried to move , I was unable to . Even caused me to getup and go to my parents room to see if my mom had rubbed my back as it seemed so real .
@@Brett33 Same. It was too scary for kids. It's scary even now !
@@Brett33Same...my nightmare as a child back then(early 70's) was the tornado and the house falling on the wicked witch. Seeing her legs sticking out from underneath the house was traumatizing.
She was a Hero because of her work with the ASPCA and Animal Rights.
That was a different Margaret Hamilton - a NASA computer scientist. Although the Margaret Hamilton in the article was an animal lover.
I love that a teacher went that hard as a witch it's such an interesting choice to cast a teacher and it's so nice to actually see Margaret Hamilton the only time she was on sesame Street even if it's kind of a banned episode.
She was a teacher.
Ironic she tries to kill Toto
@@vincentm.7462the real Margaret Hamilton loved kids and animals. That showed what a great actress she was.
What a beautiful woman! I always admired her role in the Wizard of Oz now I definitely admire her for who she was ❤
I loved how Mr Roger's had her on his kids show. She brought the witch costume and her and Mr Roger's explained that she was an actress who played a part. It was so loving and gentle to show kids she was a kind woman.
Rogers.
What a wonderful tribute to her… Thank you so much
Yes, she deserves a lot of Kudos.
Do you think if she were starting her career today that she would keep her nose?
@@bobscott6223 . . . " her nose? " 🟢 I'm of deep appreciation that she always kept, maintained her genuine care and heart over the years,. What a "gift" she shared with so many... the Wizard of Oz being one of them. 💚
Her famous words: "Fly my pretties, fly" vanished from ALL tapes, new or old.
@@Summerof-gi5mqWhy? I hate this cancel-culture crap.
@@Summerof-gi5mq She never said that.
I had the pleasure of meeting Miss Hamilton at a dinner party in the mid-70's
She was very nice and unassuming.
Margaret Hamilton as the Wicked Witch is the main reason I continue to watch the "Wizard of Oz"...even at age 75! Her timeless, excellent portrayal of the Witch and those terrifying Flying Monkeys!! YIKES...
MANY thanks, dear Margaret, for the wonderful roles you played over the years. A first class lady.
It might help you to realize that the Flying Monkeys were not evil, only mischievous. A sorceress cursed the FMs so that anyone who puts on a certain gold cap could force the monkeys to do three things. In one scene a FM is holding the gold cap, but otherwise the film doesn't go into the origin story of the FMs, unlike the book. In the book, Dorothy gets hold of the gold cap at one point and then when she was done she passed it onto Glinda. Glinda also used the gold cap, but in the end she breaks the curse and sets the FMs free.
@SparkeysMum Guess what. She is the reason I got into Wicca to disprove this sexist propaganda vilifying witches that she is truly responsible for as an Aunt Sally. The Threefold Law(Rule of Three) affected here in return. Today, nobody cares or remembers this Hamilton.
But many, however, accept and respect Laurie Cabot, Z Budapest, Starhawk, and Phyllis Currot(all genuine witches) who will always be respected and remembered.
Phyllis here was the next step to Wicca. Also want to mention and credit Candia Ridley McCormack(female Gothic witch) of the band Inkubus Sukkubus(Gothic Rock) for keeping me going.
A first class witch as well, I'd say. Pure evil. I wouldn't have minded getting to know her sister a bit before her untimely death.
@@missanne2908I never knew that! All these years and hers I am just now finding out about this! Thank you for educating me today! ❤
@@missanne2908 They're not the "flying monkeys." L. Frank Baum named them the Winged Monkeys.
She was BY FAR the best part of The Wizard of Oz!!!
Nah, everyone was equally brilliant. But it was Judy Garland who held it all together.
@@MaskedMan66Nah, Judy cried too much. 😂
@@AmbientOne888 You mean Dorothy cried, which Judy portrayed brilliantly, as she portrayed all of Dorothy's moods, including her laughter, her joy, her fear, her anger, her gutsiness, etc.
@@MaskedMan66but anyone could’ve played the part of Dorothy; it was the wicked witch of the west that gave it that “chef’s kiss” and made it more entertaining.
@@debrajones4010 You're wrong. Judy Garland was the only possible choice. No other actress could have delivered the final line in that movie and made it earnest and heartfelt as Judy did. In the hands of a lesser actress it would have been corny and cloying.
And bear this in mind: Judy was producer Mervyn LeRoy's only choice for the role, and he wouldn't hear of anyone else. Part of the reason he made the movie in the first place was to showcase her talents.
His personal choice for the Wicked Witch, on the other hand, was Gale Sondergaard.
Mrs Hamilton created something that will live beyond time... Excellent actress 🎉
Bless her heart. I didn't know any of this. She seemed such a lovely woman. As the wicked Witch, she will never be replaced. Such an iconic character and one that will live on for eternity. May she rest in peace.
You can't replace someone whose film is already completed.
When I was a child, every time I saw Wizard of Oz, she scared me so much. She was a great actor. She played her parts very well.
acetone on already burnt skin?? poor Margaret! She really went through hell and back for this role. Rest In Peace dear lady
It would have been worse if they hadn't cleaned her up.
@@MaskedMan66 well, yes of course. but still, she would've been in SO MUCH pain.
@@maggie_galle7651 She was, but she got over it.
@@maggie_galle7651 Yes... much pain. Yet, she DID get immediate and good care so she made it through to the other side and her skin being fine. So many blessings in that.
Yes, she said she hated the idea of a role she knew would badly frighten children the world over, but she loved her little boy who was only 4 at the time, and they did need the money.
As a former Kindergarten teacher myself, I feel like she's a kindred spirit.
I just love Margaret Hamilton! Bless her!
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Margaret Hamilton was said to be one of the nicest people in real life! In fact, she was the only one who really befriended Judy Garland while filming “The Wizard of Oz” and even let her stay with her and her son for a week in their home! Having been a teacher in Cleveland (2 of her students were Bob Hope & Jim Bakus), she was very concerned over how Judy was being treated on the set!
Not true. Judy was the darling of the set and everyone loved her.
I’m confused - how was Bob Hope her student? They were the exact same age. And Jim Backus (“Jim Backup!” 🤣) was only ten years younger than Hamilton.
(“Jim Backup” at :34 in this clip):
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@@TastySurrealBowl Sorry. I was misinformed. But I do know that Hamilton had been a teacher in Cleveland before taking up acting.
Didn’t the director slap Judy?
@@MaskedMan66behind the scenes Judy wasn’t treated very well
It’s cruel what the Director put these actors through making this Movie. These chemicals they used for makeup was horrific and sickening, RIP all you amazing actors and actresses.
The actors were treated better than the workers who worked in these chemical plants to produce the stuff in the first place!😂
She made that movie. Best witch ever! RIP!
What amazed me about Margaret Hamilton was how she pretty much looked the same into her 50s and 60s. You could tell she took really good care of herself. She seemed like ar eally nice woman.
This movie has so much deep symbolism in it.
Margaret Hamilton was fantastic in her beloved performance she endured many crazy circumstances. She never gave up she had intestinal fortitude to continue her career. 🙏👑♥️
One of thee most iconic characters in Hollywood. Her performance scared me to death, granted I was only 5-6 years old. But still, "I'll get you my fine pretty, and your little dog too " is such a classic line.
My husband's uncle was William Windom and although we have tried to gather all the info we could on his life-long career in Hollywood, this little gem of trivia, regarding his and Margarets friendship (9:10) had escaped us. Thank you SO much for sharing this and we treasure knowing a bit more of these two wonderful people!
Thanks for sharing! That is awesome.
I am shortly turning 72, and have ALWAYS greatly admired William Windom!
@BarbaraBertke Oh, thank you so much! Yes, he was always very much a gentleman and raised 2 beautiful girls. He is missed. Thank you for your sweet comment.
Margaret Hamilton was also Jim Backus' grade school teacher in Ohio. Jim played Thurston Howell on Gilligan's Island.
@GeminiladyJackson-xq6hc Oh that's interesting - thanks for sharing!
Will never forget the line "I'LL GET YOU MY LITTLE PRETTY AND YOUR LITTLE DOG TOO" who could ever forget watching that and being terrified, it seemed so real.
Such amazing actress and busy she was. For her and her son too R.I.P Margaret 🙏🏼🕊️🙏🏼🕊️🙏🏼
She was the beloved “Cora” from the old Maxwell House Coffee commercials featuring Cora’s General Store. A building that once was a store at the end of my street served as the set for those commercials. I rode my bike there to watch filming just to catch a glimpse of her. One day I was lucky enough to see her while getting her make up touched up. People who calling out to her and she smiled and waved to us.
I’d forgotten that she appeared on the Maxwell House commercial. Thank you for the reminder. It made me smile 😊
What town or city was that filmed in?
She was amazing, so happy i took the time to watch this woman, my great auntie was named Margaret and although she was not similar in looks to Hamilton she loved children and was kind hearted. This story reminded so much of my great auntie!
She played an absolute blinder in this role. Utterly memorable.
What's a blinder?
Yes, Wendyj.........what IS a blinder? Maybe you meant blunder?
@@DonatoDamiano-r2g I'm sure she doesn't mean blunder.
. Typo. "absolute "binder" in this role. Margaret portrayed such a consistant "binding" / connecting role via her character(s) throughout the movie Wizard of Oz. And yes I and so many agree... her roles "utterly memorable".
As a child, I was oddly sympathetic to the Wicked Witch ("The Wizard of Oz" was practically a religious experience for me as a child, year after year on television). I have always found Margaret Hamilton's face fascinating. In the late 1970s, I found myself in a Chinese restaurant on Irving Place in Manhattan, a few blocks from Gramercy Park. Seated at the next table was Margaret Hamilton, thoroughly enjoying her meal and being left alone by the other diners who obviously knew who she was. I didn't bother her either, which frankly I kind of regret to this day. Thank you for this exposé.
She seems like a very classy lady. She did a fantastic job on OZ. When you play a character that's so believable you are truly a great actress. RIP Margaret you made your mark in movie history. She'll never be forgotten.
Nobody can portray a witch like Margaret!!! She's the ultimate, yet off set so kind! Today we have many witches in Hollywood and their face isn't green nor are they kind!
This was a wonderful story about Margret Hamilton. Thank you for sharing this.
This was a very good biography. I never knew anything about Margaret Hamilton. Thank you for the great research and narrative of the story. 👏👏👏👏
FYI - this is an AI-generated video with many errors (see my comment).
To TakeUsHome.... ' 💚 ' I agree, appreciated the biography of the "face behind the green". The "story behind the story". Thank you. ~ 💚 ~
I loved Ms. Hamilton! She didn't fool me, I knew that she had a heart of gold! ❤
I love Margret! They should make a movie about her life and experiences!
I second and triple that!
Didn't she appear in "TZ" episode?
A biography would be good!
This was an excellent tribute to Margaret Hamilton! She terrified me as a young kid the first time I saw The Wizard of Oz, but later I saw her in other roles and eventually started to love her as an actress. To this day I have a copy of The Wizard of Oz and am so impressed with her acting every time I see it. She sounds like such an amazing woman!
This was awesome 💯. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Not to mention how talented she was. RIP Margaret Hamilton. You left a loving legacy in the film industry.❤
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I had no idea of her background. What an amazing woman! I will never be able to watch The Wizard of Oz in the same way that I always have for the last 70 years.
Thank you for sharing this info on this wonderful actress,now she gets her flowers.
RIP Queen.
15:04. Thx for excellent info on this wonderful actress😊
She was so nice in person and endured burns and other horrible things in set. Amazing lady.
As a scared 6 or 7 yr old, when watching Oz the first time, my mom chimed in with all the details you just spoke of and how Margaret Hamilton was a very kind sweet person in reality. My mom was the who's who of everyone famous, weather it was a King or Queen of a foreign country, or Michael Nesbitt's mother! RIP Mom!
As a kid watching wizard of ox I was not scared of the wicked witch. Kids back then must have been overly dramatic and parents just wanted something to complain about. Margaret seemed like such a fantastic lady❤ thank you for sharing her story.
My Mom was seven when she saw the film in its original release and she didn't find the Witch frightening at all.
@drsunshine1959 it makes you wonder though who were the kids that were frightened and or were parents just looking for someone to blame for kids having nightmares.
I wasn't afraid of her either, mainly because I knew the book and what was going to happen to her. 🙂
Kids and parents are even worse now, unfortunately. People are always finding something to complain about and ruin it for the rest of us.
This lady was such a sweet lady. I remember seeing her in Mr. Rogers Neighborhood. It takes so much more to make a person hate and actor/actress than to love them. She was great!
Between the witch and the tornado, I don't know which one scared me more. I loved both of them. R.I.P. Margaret, and thanks for the flawless portrayal.
Thank you for such a lovely and respectful episode. At 5 or 6, this woman scared the life out of me. I recall that later on, she acted as "Cora," the Maxwell House Coffee lady in commercials.
Thank you for providing this picture into her life. I adored this movie as a child I never knew how much of a sweet and wonderful person she seemed to be to so many. I’m glad she enjoyed her life, even among the hardships.
Very very well done video; interesting, fun, exciting. As was Miss Hamilton's talent. Thank you.
Great actress! She scared me as the witch on The Wizard Of Oz! She should have won an Oscar for her role!
The most memorable character in the most popular film of that time. The consummate professional on screen. A determined friend and advocate for children and animals off screen. A life well lived.
Evidently Margaret Hamilton was in fact a kindly , thoughtful, caring person recruited to play these villanous roles with great effect.
She’s sort of like Pam Ferris who played an equally intimidating Miss Agatha Trunchbull. Ms Ferris is also very kind in real life.
😊❤ yea true 👍 she was
😊I had liked 👍 green 💚 make up on her face I would haved kiss 💋 her
She was also the commercial spokesperson for Maxwell House Coffee, back in the '70's. Not until I was older, did I wonder why it was aired on Thanksgiving day. Whilst watching this video, I asked Google.... Evidently, is also aired on easter. Also; Google said that the Oz, book series, would come out during christmas..... Interesting... I won't watch it anymore; but when I did watch it, as a child, the flying monkeys were always the most scary!!
I never knew Margaret Hamilton worked with Natalie Wood (1:23). So cool! She was an amazing actress.
Natalie Wood gifted actress... Yet, Margaret Hamilton's character(s) so much more memorable and impacting to the movie industry. ~ 💚 ~ Margarets Hamiltons varied characters... such a range of character and expressions on the screen. Truly a "gift" in the history of movie industry.
Interesting story! Margaret Hamilton was such a compelling figure both on and off the screen. I’ve also seen her guest appearance on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, where she explained the role of the Wicked Witch and helped demystify it for children-such a thoughtful thing to do!
I wonder if any of her children or descendants are still alive. Her son, Hamilton Wadsworth Meserve, has spoken about her legacy in the past, so perhaps he could provide more insights.
The details surrounding the on-set accident are fascinating. Although she didn’t sue after being burned during the pyrotechnic mishap, I wonder how MGM handled her recovery. Did they continue paying her regular salary and provide extra compensation as a gesture of goodwill for her injuries? It would be interesting to know how studios of that era supported actors in such situations, especially considering the risks many of them faced while filming.
Beyond The Wizard of Oz, I’d love to learn more about her other work, like her dedication to children's education, which she prioritized later in life. Her impact went far beyond the silver screen!
thank you so much for this video.Bless her heart.What a wonderful actress and lady.RIP
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What a humble and beautiful lady.
She was just the perfect actress! I had nightmares as a child about her, but later on, as I got older, I understood it was just a play and began to admire her work! What a great woman!
Ah she played that role brilliantly, well done to her ❤️
I loved this narration of the true Margaret Hamilton. I had heard from other sources before that she was, indeed, a kind and gentle person. I just am saddened, though, that during those days they didn't have some of today's more gentle "cosmetics" and so had to suffer so badly. But that she was a great lady, there is no doubt and thank you for sharing this.
Thank you for that, very interesting! From a little girl I always Loved "The Wicked Witch," Margaret Hamilton is one of the most talented actresses of all time, no one could ever do what she did in "The Wizard of Oz" I remember girls loving Gelinda, but for me it was "The Wicked Witch." I've been to the Land of OZ in NC, the museum in Kansas, both Wonderful! God bless Maragret Hamilton for all that she gave to her audiences in all her movies. I used to and still do at 67 and always will Love the Best Movie Ever Made!!! Fascinating Woman and she will always be remembered!! Thank you
Thank you for this video. She was very scary and a fantastic actor. I’m happy to learn how good a person she was. God rest her beautiful soul. ❤
there will never be a better witch she played her role perfectly rest in peace lovely lady ❤🙏
She was awesome in that role!
Bless her heart. 💚 she is a beloved icon! RIP!
As a child I found her scary , but thrilling. What a superb artist she was, she even worked with the fabulous Mae West. Often copied never surpassed.
A remarkable lady! Much more to her than the one role that endeared here to fans worldwide! Rest in peace dear lady!❤❤😢😢
Thanks, an extraordinary woman indeed! What most people also don't know is that the iconic classic "The Wizard of Oz" was first shown at the famous Cape Cinema next door to the equally famous Cape Playhouse in Dennis, MA on Cape Cod! That was because at the time, the late great Margaret Hamiliton was starring in a play at the playhouse where other notable stars had performed and she was instrumental in getting it shown at the Cape Cinema! I went to the 60th anniversary of the showing there, but it didn't take up the whole screen, it was a small picture shown in it's original size before they enlarged it. Other famous people who have starred at the playhouse have been the late greats Gregory Peck, Henry Fonda and a young Jane Fonda as well as others, and it was the late great Bette Davis's first job there, as an usher before she acted on stage there and became a big major movie star like the others here. . The playhouse, an old church converted into a barn like theater in 1928 was one of the first summer stock theaters in the country.
She will go down in history ❤
Well done! I was about 3 when I first saw the film (around 1960). It scared the crap out of me. No joke. I still vividly recall how I felt. Now....the big question for you is....where is all that cut film of Margaret??? It's got to be somewhere.
Yes... same here. Back "in-the-day" before t.v. videos, etc. you could only see a show when the t.v. station deemed to show it on their t.v. programming. The Wizard Of Oz on t.v. only once a year... so it was a very big deal to see it on t.v.
Her performance terrified ME when I was a kid! 😢 Glad to see this take on her life. I do remember seeing her on Mr. Rogers.
There's a Mr. Rodgers reboot now about the children of the characters in the original show. The main character's parents have another baby (to teach kids about what life is like after a new sibling is born). They name the baby "Margret". I always wondered if it was a tribute to Margret Hamilton.
@@misspinkpunkykat Mr. Rogers' own mentor was child psychologist Margaret McFarland. That'a whom Margaret was most likely named after.
Exceptional actress, intelligent informed hard working human with a great sense of humour
Margaret Oscar worthy 2:06 ✨️
Hers was the Best Supporting Actress role in 1939.
@johnsax1445 oh, right ✅️ I forgot ... love her !!
You can watch plenty of TV interviews talking about the fiery makeup incident, all the way back to the 1950s. She’s wonderful to listen to!
She joked about it almost from the start.🙂
Hamilton was an absolute classic and survivor who has left a Legacy. 🇺🇸
I’m 70 and am still frightened to death by Margaret Hamilton’s portrayal of the wicked witch of the west.
She did good in that roll. I love that movie too. Very much.
I know exactly what you mean! I’m still scared of her too!
70 here too. The monkey’s scared me more. 😂
I’m 62. Not necessarily still afraid but I can still feel the feelings I felt as a child.
😂 that’s just pathetic!
My Dad was born in 1935 and 1st saw the Movie in the Theater in 1939 when he was 4 year's old and his siblings tried to scare him. I remember watching it on TV and he would scare my Brother and I whenever the Wicked Witch would show up on the screen. I know the Movie by Heart. Every song every word. 😘💖
Gorgeous woman, inside and out. Never understood why people thought she was anything less than lovely. And what a talent!
She and my mom met on a train in the late 50s and they remained friends for many years. I spoke with her on the phone in maybe 1966. She was nice.
Thank you for sharing this story with us! Happy Halloween! 🧌👻🎃✌🏼
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You canna judge a book by its cover. Ms Hamilton was an amazing actress, and kind individual.
Are you Scottish? ;-)
Behind the scenes and bio, can sure change our outlook on how we perceive a character, in real life. RIP Good Lady, and thanks for your talents as an actress and educator.
I love it when this guy narrates
I think he's called Francis.
He sounds Canadian.
Ironic that one of the most famous villains in movie history was played by one of the kindest people in show business. RIP Margaret Hamilton, you were an amazing actress.
BEAUTIFUL BIOGRAPHY!! I ❤ HER IN “WIZARD OF OZZZZ”😇😊
She was fantastic.
What a joy to watch.
She actually played on one episode of the Partridge Family. She did scare me on the Wizard of OZ but she was an amazing actor and woman.
So glad to stumble across your channel. You handled her story with the sensitivity it deserved. Subscribed. :o)
Love this woman! Very special!
Very special indeed 💚
We watched the Wizard of Oz when it was shown, once each year. I never was afraid of the witch. In fact she reminded me of my aunt. (Mom was not pleased when she learned of this since her sister, like Hamilton, was a kind but determined lady.) The tornado in the movie, however, gave me nightmares for years.
Thank you for sharing this! I've always been curious about the actors and actresses behind the villains they played.
What a GREAT lady!
What fascinating history. I thoughly enjoyed your video!🌟🌟💫✨
Bless her heart.❤ She definitely fit her role. She was a good actress.
It just goes to show how fantastic of an actress she was - able to portray that character that was the complete opposite of herself and make it REAL!
THIS WOMAN HAD A HEART OF GOLD REST IN PEACE BEAUTIFUL LADY.😊😊😊🧡🧡🧡