Lion/"I'm a Mean Ole Lion" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Deonté L. Warren (Part 1)

Special guest Deonté L. Warren joins Tara and EmKay to venture to the exterior of the New York Public Library where Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man encounter a growling "Mean Ole Lion" played by one iconic Ted Ross! The trio discusses their relationship to libraries and bookstores, celebrates Ted Ross's rare crossover from the original Broadway production to the film and unpacks the Lion's backstory from the Broadway scene. Plus Deonté shares his most iconic library moment!Show Notes:Deonté's WebsiteInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: @emshrayOriginal music by Shane ChapmanEdited by Emily Kay ShraderInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader