Tin Man

GOSHEN -- "Every stove has a story," says Richard "Stove Black" Richardson, who restores and sells antique stoves at the Good Time Stove Co. in this small town northwest of Northampton. But the story of even the most ornate Victorian cylindrical parlor stove would have a ways to go to match that of the 20-foot-tall Tin Man who stands guard over Richardson's shop on Route 112. As Richardson tells it -- and he's had plenty of practice ever since the two-story sheet-metal figure appeared in the "Zippy the Pinhead " comic strip -- the Tin Man "came to life" in about 1955, when he was created...

Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids 10 p.m., TLC The “Say Yes’’ franchise expands tonight, with the ladies who stand around waiting in pink and turquoise suppressing their rage as their most beloved of besties walks down the aisle in something fabulous. Why would a friend wrap you in taffeta and make you wear bows on your backside? Because it’s her day and she can. The series will focus on the tense negotiations between brides and their maid-zillas at a bridal store in Atlanta.

There's something so not on about the 1939 version of "The Wizard of Oz," don't you think? For one thing, Judy Garland is too fresh-faced, and her character's name, Dorothy Gale, has far too many letters. And then there are no cool action sequences anywhere, no digitized terrorizing from the Wicked Witch of the West. I mean, who buys a $3,000 TV set to watch a guy in a lion suit slide around like a kid in Dr. Denton's. Plus, no leather outfits on the armies of Oz? What? I was very glad, then, to see that Sci Fi and executive producers Robert Halmi Jr. and Sr. agree with me, and that they...

GALVESTON, Texas — While the East End Historic District of this island claims one of the country’s largest concentrations of well-preserved Victorian-style architecture, Donna Leibbert knows her home is far from the grandest. Compared with the stone turrets of the Bishop’s Palace and arcaded verandas surrounding Moody Mansion, the features of her 1894 house are demure. A lilac wood porch leads to the original oak door, adorned with an ornate bouquet cut in beveled glass. Impeccably maintained, the house still reflects the late-19th-century period when Galveston, 50 miles southeast of...

Good Time Stove Co. Route 112, Goshen 413-268-3677 goodtimestove.com Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Directions: Take Interstate 90 west to Interstate 91 north (exit 4 on the Mass. Pike). Take I-91 to exit 18, Northampton. Turn left on Route 9 heading west to Williamsburg. Pass through Florence and Williamsburg . When you reach Goshen center, take Route 112 north until you see the Tin Man.

Abington Ale House 1235 Bedford St., Abington Monday to Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight; Sunday noon to 11 p.m. Wheelchair accessible 781-871-6811; www.abingtonalehouse.com Remember when this restaurant was called Teel’s Cabin? I sure do. Teel’s was a landmark on Route 18, famous for its family-friendly atmosphere, warm cornbread, and all-you-can-eat specials. My mother used to take me there when I was a kid. She would look on proudly as my brother and I downed several plates of food in one...

The Scarecrow has no brain, just a cellphone. "I just get on my phone and talk!" he exclaims. The Tin Man, as befits a guy with no heart, is interested only in cybersex. And the Cowardly Lion wants to be . . . queen of the forest. Toto, I don't think we're in Oz anymore. We're not, of course. We're in the basement of Machine in the Fenway, where Ryan Landry's Gold Dust Orphans are presenting their latest low-budget extravaganza: "Whizzin'," a reimagined (and strictly R-rated)

Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaids 10 p.m., TLC The “Say Yes’’ franchise expands tonight, with the ladies who stand around waiting in pink and turquoise suppressing their rage as their most beloved of besties walks down the aisle in something fabulous. Why would a friend wrap you in taffeta and make you wear bows on your backside? Because it’s her day and she can. The series will focus on the tense negotiations between brides and their maid-zillas at a bridal store in Atlanta.

Yeah, they're cute. The Muppets bring their goofy plushness to yet another classic tonight with "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz," at 8 on Channel 5. Presented as part of "The Wonderful World of Disney," the adaptation of the L. Frank Baum story transposes Dorothy (Ashanti) to a Kansas trailer park, desperate to leave Auntie Em (Queen Latifah) and become a famous singer. And on her journey to Oz she encounters a small population of furry creatures including Kermit as the Scarecrow, Fozzie Bear as the Cowardly Lion, and Gonzo as the Tin Man. Basically, the movie...

GALVESTON, Texas — While the East End Historic District of this island claims one of the country’s largest concentrations of well-preserved Victorian-style architecture, Donna Leibbert knows her home is far from the grandest. Compared with the stone turrets of the Bishop’s Palace and arcaded verandas surrounding Moody Mansion, the features of her 1894 house are demure. A lilac wood porch leads to the original oak door, adorned with an ornate bouquet cut in beveled glass. Impeccably maintained, the house still reflects the late-19th-century period when Galveston, 50 miles...

Abington Ale House 1235 Bedford St., Abington Monday to Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Thursday to Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight; Sunday noon to 11 p.m. Wheelchair accessible 781-871-6811; www.abingtonalehouse.com Remember when this restaurant was called Teel’s Cabin? I sure do. Teel’s was a landmark on Route 18, famous for its family-friendly atmosphere, warm cornbread, and all-you-can-eat specials. My mother used to take me there when I was a kid. She would look on proudly as my brother and I downed several plates of food in one sitting.

The Scarecrow has no brain, just a cellphone. "I just get on my phone and talk!" he exclaims. The Tin Man, as befits a guy with no heart, is interested only in cybersex. And the Cowardly Lion wants to be . . . queen of the forest. Toto, I don't think we're in Oz anymore. We're not, of course. We're in the basement of Machine in the Fenway, where Ryan Landry's Gold Dust Orphans are presenting their latest low-budget extravaganza: "Whizzin'," a reimagined (and strictly R-rated)

There's something so not on about the 1939 version of "The Wizard of Oz," don't you think? For one thing, Judy Garland is too fresh-faced, and her character's name, Dorothy Gale, has far too many letters. And then there are no cool action sequences anywhere, no digitized terrorizing from the Wicked Witch of the West. I mean, who buys a $3,000 TV set to watch a guy in a lion suit slide around like a kid in Dr. Denton's. Plus, no leather outfits on the armies of Oz? What? I was very glad, then, to see that Sci Fi and executive producers Robert Halmi Jr. and Sr....

Good Time Stove Co. Route 112, Goshen 413-268-3677 goodtimestove.com Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Directions: Take Interstate 90 west to Interstate 91 north (exit 4 on the Mass. Pike). Take I-91 to exit 18, Northampton. Turn left on Route 9 heading west to Williamsburg. Pass through Florence and Williamsburg . When you reach Goshen center, take Route 112 north until you see the Tin Man.

GOSHEN -- "Every stove has a story," says Richard "Stove Black" Richardson, who restores and sells antique stoves at the Good Time Stove Co. in this small town northwest of Northampton. But the story of even the most ornate Victorian cylindrical parlor stove would have a ways to go to match that of the 20-foot-tall Tin Man who stands guard over Richardson's shop on Route 112. As Richardson tells it -- and he's had plenty of practice ever since the two-story sheet-metal figure appeared in the "Zippy the Pinhead " comic strip -- the Tin Man "came to life"...

Yeah, they're cute. The Muppets bring their goofy plushness to yet another classic tonight with "The Muppets' Wizard of Oz," at 8 on Channel 5. Presented as part of "The Wonderful World of Disney," the adaptation of the L. Frank Baum story transposes Dorothy (Ashanti) to a Kansas trailer park, desperate to leave Auntie Em (Queen Latifah) and become a famous singer. And on her journey to Oz she encounters a small population of furry creatures including Kermit as the Scarecrow, Fozzie Bear as the Cowardly Lion, and Gonzo as the Tin Man. Basically,...

LOS ANGELES — Drinking glasses depicting comic book and movie characters such as Superman and Tin Man from “The Wizard of Oz’’ exceed federal limits for lead in children’s products by up to 1,000 times, according to tests the Associated Press commissioned. Decorative enamel on the superhero and Oz sets — made in China and purchased at a Warner Brothers Studios store — were between 16 and 30.2 percent lead. The federal limit for children’s products is 0.03 percent.