The Stolen Ruby Slippers: Secrets Revealed in Exclusive Investigator Interview

Dearly Departed Tours with Scott Michaels

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The Ruby Slippers from The Wizard of Oz that Judy Garland wore were STOLEN in a burglary from the Judy Garland Museum. Over a decade passed before they were found, thanks to the investigator Rob Feeney, the Grand Rapids Police Department and the FBI.
This is an interview with Rob Feeney about the investigation and its twists and turns!
Contact Rob Feeney: hudakonhollywood.com/?s=Rob+F...
The scuba dive to search for the Ruby Slippers: • Scuba Dive for the Sli...
The press conference offering Million Dollar Reward: • Ruby Slippers Press Co...
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@jcollins1305 3 місяці тому

A local police department does all the leg work, solves the big crime, and the FBI swoops in and take all the credit. Sounds about right! lol

@mariad.6373 3 місяці тому

Sounds like Die Hard lol

@jcollins1305 3 місяці тому

It’s funny you said that, I was actually going to write that. Whoever wrote that movie knew what he was talking about!

@doofdoofparanormal 3 місяці тому

What an interesting tale. I had no idea. Thanks for this Scott. Cheers

@jennifers8843 3 місяці тому

Yeah, I love listening to his stuff! I hear so much I never knew! It takes your mind off of all the nonsense!

@sside8 3 місяці тому

He's absolutely right when he says that the back story is what makes something valuable.

@GojiAnguirus 3 місяці тому

It's so funny that you say *"You heard me!""* at the end of each of your videos. Because I honestly find myself saying so many times while watching one of your videos - *"Wait, what did Scott just say?"* . This is what sets your channel apart from everyone else on UKposts. You have the best stories and you *ALWAYS* have the proof and the facts to back all your stories up.

@DearlyDepartedTours 3 місяці тому

That’s very high praise. Thank you!

@KarenBeadle 3 місяці тому

so glad he got them back - was heartbroken when I heard they'd been stolen...😢

@JULZ_RULZ 3 місяці тому

I have just started watching and already I am so absorbed. Be back when it's over. BTW...I am a a 58 yr old former NYC cabaret singer. I adored Judy Garland. She is the reason I became a a singer. I used to visit her grave in Hartsdale, NY as a younger person (I grew up about 5 miles from there)...sadly, she is now in California. I don't blame her kids for wanting her near them. OK...back to your video!😁👍

@jehudson1133 3 місяці тому

Good point. Wanting something so badly that it rises to the level of fanaticism is the curse in and of itself.

@blazefairchild465 3 місяці тому

Another great video Scott ! Being a Dorothy like my grandmother before me ,there have been many pair of Ruby slippers in my shoe closet over the years . To deflect from being teased for my “old fashioned name”, I instead embraced it ,by wearing various types of red shoes in any situation that was socially acceptable. I enjoyed this it’s almost like the hunt of an expensive work of art.

@Mszahnclass95 3 місяці тому

What a strange mystery of Dorothy's slippers .it does make a person wonder how an why would someone throw a famous slippers in the water in Minnesota of all places ..thank you Scott Michaels for covering this story

@scenevision356 3 місяці тому

In the Original Book, the slippers were silver, but they didnt look good against the yellow brick road with the new Technicolor process, so they tried other colors and deep ruby looked best... ... Rock band ELO has a film still of the shoes from "Wizard of Oz" on the cover of their album " El Dorado" , artistic layout done by Sharon ( Arden) Osborne. test

@maryellenshock 3 місяці тому

I'm from Michigan, and I thank you for clarifying that you're talking about Minnesota (Grand Rapids).

@samaireoctober5584 Місяць тому

Great but intense interview. I learn more about Hollywood and the people in front of or behind the scenes here more than any other channel.

@suannie856 Місяць тому

I saw a pair in D.C. Surprised they were sewn-red sequins. Thank you for your wonderful work .

@brucesumter4327 3 місяці тому

wow so cool ty scott telling the stolen Ruby shoes

@JULZ_RULZ 3 місяці тому

Wow!!! How interesting! I'll have to watch it again...I was cleaning house and doing laundry while listening. Now that I am taking a break, I am gonna listen again!! Oh...another thing...Judy Garland was buried about 5 miles away from my home but also, Billie Burke and Flo Zigfield are buried at the bottom of the hill (as we locals say) in the Kensico Cemetery. So many celebs buried in my area of Westchester County, NY. I could go on and on about them all. Thanks so much for this story!!! It was wonderfully done!!

@sherrylivingstonwhite1983 3 місяці тому

Scott I live in Tennessee, grew up near the Land of Oz. When it opened in the 1970s, they had a pair there in the museum then, They were an original pair and as a kid I remember the guy saying that they belonged to Debbie Reynolds. Do you know anything about that? I think owned part of the park then. The park was closed for years and fell into vandalism. but they have worked hard to restore it. Great place to visit.

@KingHenryVR4 3 місяці тому

This was a 2018 episode of the Josh Gates show Expedition Unknown called "Hunt for the Ruby Slippers"

@clarabixby 3 місяці тому

Kent Warner was the Indiana Jones of costumes. R.I.P.

@malbig2344 3 місяці тому

The Oompaloompaws were my favourite.

@danideesh 3 місяці тому

Thanks so much for this coverage, Scott! I didn’t know that Dorothy’s ruby slippers been stolen. Very interesting and intriguing interview with Rob Fenney. Thanks Rob for the interview. My love to you, Scott, Troy & Rob.

@TheRobFeeney 3 місяці тому

@danideesh Thank you : )

@Fightingforms 3 місяці тому

What did happen to glindas dress? I heard it was lost in a fire ,is this true? I love that dress!

@kimberlywhite4340 3 місяці тому

Great video scott❤

@jf9488 3 місяці тому

This whole story would be a great motion picture film.

@Too-many-Books 3 місяці тому

Scott, does anyone know what happened to the wicked witch's crystal ball? Of all the movie memorabilia out there, that is the only thing I would ever buy (as if I could, totally fantasizing here.) You spoke about items being reused, I wonder if the studio still has it and has reused it. To my mind, that is the second iconic object in the movie. Thanks for what you do, I just love your videos.

@kathyflorcruz552 2 місяці тому

I saw a special on the studios reusing props & it showed that the ball & hourglass were in a couple of other movies! ⏳ 🔮

@sallykohorst8803 3 місяці тому

I really enjoyed this video thabks so much. The Wizard of Oz is incredible.

@maryjaneb.5893 3 місяці тому

I just loved the story and this video. I lived the man from Minnesota, im from Wisconsin and i felt right at homecwith his accent. I think he was great.

@penv5632 3 місяці тому

This was so awesome to watch.. I have been to the museum in Grand Rapids. It is such a nice museum. Thank you for sharing. Did you know they were a mixed match pair with the pair in the Smithsonian museum?

@williamdouglas1977 3 місяці тому

Scott… I really enjoyed this !

@marksears1124 3 місяці тому

Marshall Michigan here 😊 Love this Video Scott !

@donnayoung5133 3 місяці тому

Long before the Gumm home was moved and made into a musuem in Grand Rapids I was a camp counselor there in the summer of 1977. In the central square was the school-pretty run down- but I heard 'talk' that they were going to fix it up. At that time there were some shops inside so a bunch of us went inside(it was our afternoon off) to check it out. I went up a couple of flights to nosey around, and I spotted a glass case in the far corner--in it was a very dusty pair of ruby slippers...the only reason I decided they were real were several photographs of the movie 's production. I ran downstairs to drag some of the girls upstairs to see them. A few years later Grand Rapids did much to improve the downtown, the shoes were moved to the Gumm home, and they hold the Judy Garland days every year. There is a yellowbrick pathway that was created by citizens purchasing the bricks. I am so glad I had this experience-it is a treasured memory of a great summer(except when Elvis died in August).👠

@sourpatchkid394 3 місяці тому

Over 60! They all go to court in a wheelchair! And oxygen tank. He didn’t do it alone. I don’t believe it

@Richie8a8y 3 місяці тому

Guys, the bows on the vamp of the shoes are made out of several “ruby” red crystals. The man that stole them believed they were rubies.

@jro6681 3 місяці тому

Wonderful video Scott. You always find the most amazing video's. I find you're commentary ànd stories fascinating. Keep up the good work.

@kathyflorcruz552 2 місяці тому

It's terrible that the FBI took credit for finding the Ruby Slippers. I'll tell you - years ago ago my family went to the Smithsonian & saw Edith & Archie's chairs - then I was excited to see the GORGEOUS Ruby Slippers - and there a set were, under a glass dome, neglected & dusty. Very sad indeed. I've always wondered what the heck happened to Glinda's fabulously ✨ crown. It just seems to have vanished & no one seems to care! I was glad & very interested to hear the gown was refurbished & used again. It too was beautiful. ✨

@DrunkComments 3 місяці тому

Where is Keanu's glasses and trench coat from matrix.. speaking of iconic wardrobes...I just discovered this channel: subscribed and will be upvote/ commenting on his other videos..

@lindahill9980 7 днів тому

Thanks Scott

@bobby-io2rr 3 місяці тому

You always have very interesting videos Thank you for the great work

@mygrammieis 2 місяці тому

Crazy Crazy stuff

@stuckinmopro8533 3 місяці тому

You know the most interesting people! Great story!

@karensundin3399 3 місяці тому

Great story Scott ❤. You have the most interesting videos Keep on coming up with great ideas

@Mszahnclass95 3 місяці тому

Thanks! Scott

@DearlyDepartedTours 3 місяці тому

Thank you so much!

@Mszahnclass95 3 місяці тому

@@DearlyDepartedTours your welcome Scott

@nosajdabeno 3 місяці тому

Wait, the ruby’s aren’t real gems? 😮😁😂 It’s still real to me damnit!

@jodyhoevel6393 3 місяці тому

Thanks Scott! Another fascinating story. ❤

@allenschmitz9644 3 місяці тому

Most important is what do they smell like now.

@danahsutton101 3 місяці тому

This so interesting and emotional. Everyone is part of this magical movie and the ruby slippers getting Dorothy home. The slippers also need to come home

@lovebuzz1979 3 місяці тому

Fascinating information

@ChristianEsquevin 3 місяці тому

The stolen pair (Michael Shaw's) are mis-matched to the pair owned by the Smithsonian. It would be appropriate - though a big deal to have happen - to exchange one shoe in each pair to make them match (see the buckles).

@chrisbohner1092 3 місяці тому

I dont think the guy that stold them should be allowed to buy them back.

@danafrelack4250 3 місяці тому

Cool,thanks, Scott & guest😎🇺🇸👊History in the making.

@roknrolbilly 3 місяці тому

IS MY ALTIME FAVORITE MOVIE.......

@oldermusiclover 2 місяці тому

wish someone would find the late James Jamersons bass that was stolen

@judgeaileencannon9607 2 місяці тому

Very informative

@mariad.6373 3 місяці тому

They could have been carried on a display tray from the case to the safe and back so …..

@crystalsbrinkley-perkins941 3 місяці тому

Scott what kind of flowers are them? I like that color

@badpuppy09 3 місяці тому

Bougainvillea

@susanbridgeman7990 3 місяці тому

That was very interesting.

@Sleightman3D 3 місяці тому

Ken Warner was a thief who profitted from selling stolen costumes. He never said to the studios, "Hey. Look at this iconic stuff I found. Maybe we should te-think this." That was his obligation as an employee. It's all evidenced by the MGM auction in 1970. It was MGMs property, and Ken's job to sort through the valuables. Not steal them and sell it privately because "they'll never know." Well, now we do know and is infuriating. To think that ALL of Ginger Rogers' iconic gowns (save one) are lost to history is just wrong. The scale of his crimes will never be quantified unless every item is returned. Ken didn't "save" anything... except for himself.

@juniemoon1528 3 місяці тому

LOTS of thieves in the movie props and collectibles world. It’s shameful.

@DearlyDepartedTours 3 місяці тому

They literally told him to destroy them.

@karenleemallonee684 3 місяці тому

What a story, Wow!!! 👠👠🫲 🤦

@LannieLord 3 місяці тому

3:39 READ: "Shaw , himself a childhood actor, has owned the slippers since 1969." What are the chances that he got hold of them on Aug. 8/9 shortly after midnight .... ?

@SHERRY0010 3 місяці тому

Yes, collectors can be fanatical , and smart resellers know this . There is one company that makes knock offs of those ruby slippers . Can’t remember their name though . What is the name of those flowering dark pink bushes behind you Scott ? They are just beautiful . Thank you for this deep dive into the ruby slippers .

@badpuppy09 3 місяці тому

Bougainvillea

@paulaharrisbaca4851 3 місяці тому

Man, I love this stuff. I have been a film freak since Universal monster movies were being rerun on tv and have a degree in Film History (absolutely useless, but anyway)... I remember when we got a color TV and saw "The Wizard of Oz" when it changes to color and I was dumbfounded. And after "That's Entertainment!" came out I became interested in musicals which I never cared about before. In the book I believe she wears silver slippers, or maybe I'm confusing the Cinderella glass shoes having originally been fur slippers which was erroneously translated from the French to "glass"....

@paulpochan9631 3 місяці тому

Well done...... Even though the statute of limitations has expired on the theft...he may be prosecuted for extortion...??

@spic0li 3 місяці тому

LoL like how ridiculous were these serious leads that led to diving on a mine pit no wonder the cops didn't care...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@genociderjill 3 місяці тому

I just watched The Wizard of Oz in theaters courtesy of Fathom Events... With one Airpod in listening to the Dark Side of the Moon... Thanks for the content Scott & Friends..

@paulaharrisbaca4851 3 місяці тому

Remember the cover of the ELO record? I love the cover but ELO I could take or leave.

@QouteTheRavenNevermore 3 місяці тому

I saw them at the Smithsonian in 84

@LannieLord 3 місяці тому

OPEN TOPIC: If you could own ONE famous (or notorious) item from an old movie: what would it be? ME: the giant rubber hand from Attack of the 50 Foot Woman.

@kenpalmer985 3 місяці тому

Sammy Davis had 1 of the movie pairs at his home . in a case. Martin short saw them .tells bout it in his biography.

@SocratesCurse 3 місяці тому

I do love Judy Garland.

@trent3872 3 місяці тому

I like Scott, hit like if you agree. 👇

@catharinecarrington2705 3 місяці тому

There's no place like home is an iconic line it's no place like home by Julie Garland iconic line is fantastic it's an iconic line when no place like home when she goes back to Kansas lion in the original Wizard of Oz there's no place like home fantastic fantastic she's a fantastic lady Judy Garland

@lookup17 3 місяці тому

Oh my. This whole story is over the top. What a talker; why steal em only to throw em in a quarry? Smh. Nuts. Reward money, sheesh. Fbi too. Love what you do Scott, thank you

@crazyturd871 3 місяці тому

The FBI is making it sound like they worked so hard on getting these back. Truth is they wanted nothing to do with it and when GRPD asked for help there was negotiations in getting their help. The day they were recovered the FBI said that on that day if they were not recovered they would not work on it anymore. The FBI is taking all the credit despite the GRPD spent years chasing those shoes. And I’m not speaking out of my ass, I have first hand knowledge. Just ask me.

@DearlyDepartedTours 3 місяці тому

Absolutely true.

@TheRobFeeney 3 місяці тому

@crazyturd871 You’re the type who pays attention in class - impressed.

@rhealuvalex 3 місяці тому

👠

@michaelhembree4167 3 місяці тому

whats in the house place..its stupid for them to tear it down

@elizabethharrison7306 3 місяці тому

The Wizard of Oz Movie DVD 📀 my favorite one fan BIG 💖💖💖💖💖🎶🏰 Dolls

@catharinecarrington2705 3 місяці тому

Is a real national icon and is a real national icon and dignity for a great national icon Richard Dean Anderson is one of the Fabulous macgyver's and he says follow the Albert Road from The Wizard of Oz and I said iconic line one of the fantastic lines it's truly magnificent magnificent long and he said follow the Albert Road the paint can on the car is a magnificent movie is a true American Icon Richard Dean Anderson American macgyver's

@usasstar 3 місяці тому

I thought I saw them in a museum. They are really fragile too very broken 😞 down I heard about them been stolen a few days ago just didn’t click on the video and ofcourse the movie has many ruby shoes 👠 made for the movie 🍿 so who knows how many have been stolen

@LannieLord 3 місяці тому

I was very disappointed to find out that the ruby slippers were made with sewn on sequins. FOR YEARS I thought the slippers were that molded LUCITE with red glitter embedded .

@tylerjones2695 3 місяці тому

Well you have to admit that was one hell of a seamstress job, I thought the same thing you did before you commented

@cherylcampbell7495 3 місяці тому

Movie looks cheap when they put it into color. So much better in black and white.

@catharinecarrington2705 3 місяці тому

Is iconic movie The Wizard of Oz it's iconic movie and Richardson's iconic was he uses a line from the roots of us the Emerald City and it's not the uses a line from The Wizard of Us he said follow the yellow brick road and that's from The Wizard of Oz that's an iconic line from The Wizard of Oz to get shoes in the original MacGyver series Richard didn't under the original MacGyver uses that phrase in the Iconic Wizard of Oz movie Drew iconic when he uses the line follow the yellow brick road follow the Albert Road is iconic movie with an iconic movie and it's a fantastic movie what are the yellow brick road and they use that line in the original MacGyver series that 139 episodes with Richard Dean Anderson follow the yellow brick road the Emerald City the Emerald City loan in the original MacGyver series 139 is an iconic movie the follow the yellow brick road and it's from the line from The Wizard of Oz I have watched The Wizard of Oz from Catherine Catherine Catherine maurices in Carrington Catherine Marie Susan Carrington Marie Susan Carrington in Carrington in Carrington maurices in Carrington

@catharinecarrington2705 3 місяці тому

Richard Dean Hanson's home town is Minnesota Richard Dean Anderson Roosevelt Minnesota is from Roosevelt Minnesota Richard Dean Anderson the original MacGyver lasted hometown MacGyver Richard Dean Anderson lives in Minnesota Minnesota the original MacGyver that's where the ruby slippers are the ruby slippers from the seven the original the Wizard Of Us the ruby slippers slippers from

@Hof79905 3 місяці тому

Lore

@stevesutherland6232 3 місяці тому

Oh No ..I’m the 666th like smash …🫨🫨🫨

@catharinecarrington2705 3 місяці тому

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@Bryan-od7nv 2 місяці тому

I’m always surprised how many actors, actresses, and national media anchors are from that state.