Storied pair of ruby slippers worn in "The Wizard of Oz" up for auction

As "Wicked" brings the story of Oz to a whole new generation, the most famous prop from "The Wizard of Oz" is up for auction. The ruby slippers, worn by Judy Garland and coveted by the Wicked Witch of the West herself, have a fascinating history on and off screen. Michelle Miller has more.

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"Wizard of Oz" ruby slippers up for auction 19 years after being stolen

Judy Garland's iconic ruby slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" are on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, an attempt to pull off "one last score."
Top stories - CBS News - November 5
Ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz up for auction 20 years after theft

The shoes at the heart of the musical were stolen from the Judy Garland Museum in Minnesota, but recovered by the FBI 13 years later. A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of ...
World - The Guardian - November 6
Wizard of Oz ruby slippers go on display ahead of auction

The slippers were worn by Judy Garland to click her heels together in the film's ending scenes.
Top stories - BBC News - November 19
Ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are for sale nearly 2 decades after they were stolen

A pair of ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland in “The Wizard of Oz” is on the auction block nearly two decades after a thief stole the iconic shoes, convinced they were adorned with real jewels
Entertainment - ABC News - November 5
World's largest autograph collection up for auction

Globetrotter Joseph Mikulec spent his life walking the earth, collecting the signature of just about everyone he met — from everyday civilians to world leaders. Now, what can be described as the ...
Top stories - CBS News - November 9
Pigeon-infested house up for auction at £12k

The property's condition is so poor the auctioneer said it could not offer viewings.
Top stories - BBC News - November 23
Wicked review – Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande are a blast in sugar-rush Wizard of Oz fantasy

Stephen Schwartz’s musical prequel has been brought to the big screen, with Erivo’s charismatic Elphaba exerting a planetary pull over a star-studded cast. As Kermit the Frog and the Hulk ...
World - The Guardian - November 19
Lockers used by Ronaldo, Beckham and other Real Madrid stars are up for auction

Metal lockers that once held the sweat-stained shirts and muddy cleats of some of the world’s greatest soccer players are up for auction
Sports - ABC News - November 20
Fans can step up to the plate for Red Sox CEO's memorabilia at auction

A Boston auctioneer is taking bidders out to the ballpark with an auction of a team executive’s Red Sox memorabilia — including four World Series trophies
Sports - ABC News - November 21