We're not in Kansas

There is so much in every country's history that is tied up in media - TV, movies, songs.  But no more so than in the US of A where day to day expressions and jokes, are pulled from TV shows such as SNL (Saturday Nite Live for the unAmericans), and so many movies.  So much  is easily shared now, so people the world over have seen shows, but it's still not the same as having been brought up watching particular comedians, and even seeing the ads from that era.

Just last weekend I watched "The Wizard of Oz" for the first time.  Besides being a darn good story with great songs and singers, there was so much in day to day usage that I honestly hadn't realized came from this film......flying monkeys; lions, tigers and bears..." and so many more!  I will never catch up with people who have watched it annually for 30 years, but at least I no longer need to hang my head and admit I have never seen it!