TV & Movies

What to Watch on Monday: A documentary on the life of ‘Wizard of Oz’ creator

American Oz (9 p.m., PBS NC) - This American Experience documentary explores the life and times of author L. Frank Baum, the creator of one of the most beloved, enduring and classic American narratives, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.”

Running Wild with Bear Grylls (9 p.m., National Geographic) - Bear Grylls inspires Rainn Wilson (“The Office”) with mountaineering training in the La Sal mountains.

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Brooke Cain
The News & Observer
Brooke Cain is a North Carolina native who has worked at The News & Observer and McClatchy for more than 30 years as a researcher, reporter and media writer. She is the National Service Journalism Editor for McClatchy. 
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