The Wiz (film) as the film was Ross's final theatrical feature. In his book "Blockbuster", Tom Shone referred to "The Wiz" as "expensive crud". In the book "Mr. and Mrs. Hollywood", the author criticized the script, noting, ""The Wiz" was too scary for children, and too silly for adults." Ray Bolger, who played the Scarecrow in the 1939 "The Wizard of Oz" film, did not think highly of "The Wiz", stating ""The Wiz" is overblown and will never have the universal appeal that the classic MGM musical has obtained." Jackson's performance as the Scarecrow was one of the only positively reviewed elements of
Michael Jackson (journalist) Michael Jackson (journalist) Naea Michael Jackson is a Niuean journalist and former politician. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was government printer and government press photographer in Niue. He published the "Tohi Tala Niue", Niue's government-owned weekly newspaper. In 1991, he set up a private printing business, and, in 1993, launched the weekly "Niue Star", which is now the country's only printed newspaper. Jackson is the "Star"’s owner, editor, journalist and photographer. Also in 1993, Jackson stood successfully for Parliament in that year's general election. He later became an associate minister, and remained a member of Parliament until 2008, when