He passed away in 1979. The memorable "Scarecrow" was played by the popular actor Ray Bolger. Away from The Wizard of Oz, Ray Bolger is remembered from Disney's Babes in Toyland and a range of TV ...

to the magical land of Oz, Dorothy meets the Wizard, who promises to make her a superstar -- if she and her wacky new friends, the Scarecrow (Kermit), the Tin Thing (Gonzo), and the Cowardly Lion ...

are whisked away from their house to the magical Land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and on the way, they meet a Scarecrow who wants a brain ...