MeTV to broadcast 'The Wizard of Oz' along with a month of 'Oz' delights 👠🌪️🧙‍♀️
MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- This October, you'll be saying, "There's no place like MeTV," as the magic "The Wizard of Oz" will be broadcast on television for the first time in almost 30 years. MeTV will bring home the magic with a month of "Oz" delights coming to the screen.Â
Here's a full rundown of MeTV’S HALLOWEEN BOO-NANZA:
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF OZ: THE MAKING OF A MOVIE CLASSIC - (7 - 8:00 pm ET/PT)
Hosted by Angela Lansbury, this 1990 documentary offers rare behind-the-scenes footage from The Wizard of Oz plus fascinating reminiscences from the cast members and their families.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2026
Broadcast Event!
THE WIZARD OF OZ – Hosted by Lisa Whelchel- 7:00-9:30 pm ET/PT) 1939, Stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger.
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with new friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the other’s wishes. Lisa Whelchel hosts the special presentation, which will also include original vignettes featuring exclusive interviews with experts, performers, and designers who all have had a hand in bringing Oz's stories to screen, stage, and page. 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
Full Day Programming!
CLASSIC WESTERNS HALLOWEEN EPISODES (10:00 am - 6:00 pm ET/PT)
- Wild Wild West, “Night of the Man-Eating House” (10 - 11 am ET/PT)
- Wagon Train, “Little Girl Lost” (11 am - 12 pm ET/PT)
- The Big Valley, “A Noose Is Waiting” (12 - 1 pm ET/PT)
- Gunsmoke, “Legal Revenge” (1 - 1:30 pm ET/PT)
- Gunsmoke, “Night Incident” (1:30 - 2 pm ET/PT)
- Bonanza, “Dark Star” (2 - 3 pm ET/PT)
- The Rifleman, “Face of Yesterday” (3 - 3:30 pm ET/PT)
- The Rifleman, “Hostages to Fortune” (3:30 - 4 pm ET/PT)
- Rawhide, “Incident of the Murder Steer” (4 - 5 pm ET/PT)
- Have Gun, Will Travel, “No Visitors” (5 - 5:30 pm ET/PT)
- Wanted: Dead or Alive, “Witch Women” (5:30 - 6 pm ET/PT)
Svengoolie Double Feature!
SVENGOOLIE PRESENTS THE WIZARD OF OZ - (7:00-10:00 pm ET/PT) 1939, Stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger.
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with new friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the other’s wishes.
HOUSE OF SVENGOOLIE Hosted by The Sven Squad – “Invisible Man Returns” (10:00 pm - 12:00 am ET/PT). 1940, Stars Vincent Price, Cedric Hardwicke.
A coal miner framed for fratricide takes a drug which grants invisibility, and also madness!
The Sven Squad
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026
FANTASY ISLAND – “Unholy Wedlock” (4-5 pm ET/PT)
Young bachelor Danny Collier gets into trouble in his quest to marry his fiancee. A woman needs Roarke’s help to defeat a dangerous ghost and end a nightmare.
THE LOVE BOAT – “Ship of Ghouls” (5-6 pm ET/PT)
The Amazing Alonzo performs illusions for his fans while neglecting gal pal Ramona. Dr. Diller and his wife don't know that their son Bobby lies to get attention. Julie's friend Karen has facial scars after an accident and is insecure.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025
Svengoolie Double Feature!
SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE – “Munster Go Home” (8:00-10:30 pm ET/PT) 1966, Stars Fred Gwynne, Yvonne De Carlo, Al Lewis.
The Munsters travel to England after Herman discovers he’s the new Lord of the Munster Hall.
HOUSE OF SVENGOOLIE Hosted by The Sven Squad – “Berserk” (10:30 pm - 1:00 am ET/PT). 1967, Stars Joan Crawford, Ty Hardin, Diana Dors.
A scheming circus owner finds her authority challenged when a vicious killer targets the show.
CLASSIC SCI-FI HALLOWEEN EPISODES (1:00 am - 5:00 am ET/PT)
- Lost in Space, “Ghost in Space” (1 AM- 2AM ET/PT)
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea “Night of Terror” (2AM-3AM ET/PT)
- Land of the Giants “Nightmare” (3AM-4AM ET/PT)
- The Time Tunnel “Ghost of Nero” (4AM-5AM ET/PT)
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2025
FANTASY ISLAND – “Stark Terror / Rogues and Riches” (4-5 pm ET/PT)
A young, traumatized girl wishes to relive the night of her mother’s murder to find out if she is guilty of the death. A young attorney travels back to 18th-century England to convince his client to return to the present day.
THE LOVE BOAT – “The Eyes of Love / Masquerade / Hollywood Royalty / The Caper: Part 1” (5-6 pm ET/PT)
Former blind schoolmates reunite, but one has his sight. Hollywood couple Bill and Roz arrive with a big diamond that tempts crooks. Alan’s wife Barbara and mistress Cathy are both on board. A Masquerade night moves the plots along.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2026
THE WIZARD OF OZ – Hosted by Lisa Whelchel - 7:00-9:30 pm ET/PT) 1939, Stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger.
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with new friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the other’s wishes. Lisa Whelchel hosts the special presentation, which will also include original vignettes featuring exclusive interviews with experts, performers, and designers who all have had a hand in bringing Oz's stories to screen, stage, and page. 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2026
Svengoolie Double Feature!
SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE – “Invasion of the Body Snatchers” (8:00-10:30 pm ET/PT). 1978, Stars: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum.
When strange seeds drift to Earth from space, mysterious pods begin to grow and invade San Francisco, replicating the city’s residents one body at a time.
HOUSE OF SVENGOOLIEHosted by The Sven Squad – “This Island Earth” (10:30 pm-1:00 am ET/PT). 1955, Stars Jeff Morrow, Faith Domergue, Rex Reason.
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2026
Full Day Programming!
CLASSIC SITCOM SPOOKY EPISODES (10:00 am - 1:00 am ET/PT)
- The Brady Bunch, “Fright Night” (10 - 10:30 am ET/PT)
- The Brady Bunch, “The Great Earring Caper” (10:30 - 11 am ET/PT)
- The Beverly Hillbillies, “Trick or Treat” (11 - 11:30 am ET/PT)
- The Beverly Hillbillies, “Ghost of Clampett Castle” (11:30am - 12 pm ET/PT)
- The Andy Griffith Show, “The Haunted House” (12 - 12:30 pm ET/PT)
- I Love Lucy, “The Seance" (12:30 - 1 pm ET/PT)
- Leave It to Beaver, “The Haunted House” (1 - 1:30 pm ET/PT)
- Leave It to Beaver, “Beaver’s Long Night” (1:30 - 2 pm ET/PT)
- Gilligan’s Island, “Ghost a Go-Go” (2 - 2:30 pm ET/PT)
- Gilligan’s Island, “Up At Bat” 2:30 - 3 pm ET/PT)
- Mama’s Family, “A Grave Mistake” (3 - 3:30 pm ET/PT)
- Mama’s Family, “Farewell Frannie” (3:30 - 4 pm ET/PT)
- Fantasy Island, “Devil Stick/Touch And Go” (4 - 5 pm ET/PT)
- The Love Boat, “The Eyes of Love/Masquerade/Hollywood Royalty/The Caper Part 2” (5 - 6 pm ET/PT)
- The Golden Girls, “Nothing To Fear But Feat Itself” (6 - 6:30 pm ET/PT)
- M*A*S*H, “Trick or Treatment” (7 - 7:30 pm ET/PT)
- Everybody Loves Raymond, “Halloween Candy” (10 - 10:30 pm ET/PT)
- The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Uhny Uftz” (12 - 12:30 am ET/PT)
- The Dick Van Dyke Show, “Long Night’s Journey Into Day” (12:30 - 1 am ET/PT)
MONDAY, OCTOBER 19-FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30 (7-9AM ET/PT)
TOON IN WITH ME’S “BOO BASH”
A special two-week Toon In With Me event featuring spooky fun with Bill and Toony and Halloween-themed classic cartoons.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026
Spooky Stooges 6-8p
Svengoolie Double Feature!
SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE – “Frankenstein Meets Wolf Man” (8:00-10:30 pm ET/PT). 1943, Stars: Lon Chaney Jr, Ilona Massey, Patric Knowles.
The resurrected Wolf Man, seeking a cure for his malady, enlists the aid of a mad scientist, who claims he will not only rid the Wolf Man of hush nocturnal metamorphosis, but also revive the frozen body of Frankenstein’s inhuman creation.
HOUSE OF SVENGOOLIEHosted by The Sven Squad – “Revenge of the Creature” (10:30 pm-12:30 am ET/PT). 1955, Stars John Agar, Lori Nelson, John Bromfield.
Men capture the Creature from the Black Lagoon and make him an aquarium attraction, from which he escapes.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2026
THE WIZARD OF OZHosted by Lisa Whelchel - (11:00am 1:30 pm ET/PT) 1939, Stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger.
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with new friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the other’s wishes. Lisa Whelchel hosts the special presentation, which will also include original vignettes featuring exclusive interviews with experts, performers, and designers who all have had a hand in bringing Oz's stories to screen, stage, and page. 
MeTV Premiere!
THE WIZ - (1:30-4:30 pm ET/PT) 1978, Stars Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Nipsey Russell. When Harlem schoolteacher Dorothy is miraculously whisked away to an urban fantasy land called Oz, she goes in search of the Wiz, a wizard who can help her get back to Manhattan, along with the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion.
THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ: THE MAKING OF A MOVIE CLASSIC (4:30-5:30 pm ET/PT)
Hosted by Angela Lansbury, this 1990 documentary offers rare behind-the-scenes footage from The Wizard of Oz plus fascinating reminiscences from the cast members and their families.
THE WIZARD OF OZ Hosted by Lisa Whelchel - (5:30-8 pm ET/PT) 1939, Stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger.
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with new friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the other’s wishes. Lisa Whelchel hosts the special presentation, which will also include original vignettes featuring exclusive interviews with experts, performers, and designers who all have had a hand in bringing Oz's stories to screen, stage, and page. 
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2025
Special Svengoolie Event!
SVENGOOLIE PRESENTS THE WIZARD OF OZ – (7:00-10:00 pm ET/PT) 1939, Stars Judy Garland, Frank Morgan, Ray Bolger.
Young Dorothy Gale and her dog Toto are swept away by a tornado from their Kansas farm to the magical Land of Oz and embark on a quest with new friends the Scarecrow, the Tin Man and the Cowardly Lion to see the Wizard, who can return her to her home and fulfill the other’s wishes.
SVENGOOLIE CLASSIC HORROR & SCI-FI MOVIE – “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” (10:00 pm -12:00 am ET/PT). 1973, Stars Kim Darby, Jim Hutton, Barbara Anderson.
A young couple inherits an old mansion inhabited by small demon-like creatures who are determined to make the wife one of their own.
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