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|name = Walsh |
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|infobox = Kansas |
|infobox = Kansas |
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|status = Deceased |
|status = Deceased |
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+ | |death = Thrown off a [[Swan New York Loft|building]] by [[Emma Swan]] in self defence |
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− | |home = [[New York City]]<br>[[ |
+ | |home = [[New York City]]<br>[[Emerald Castle|Emerald castle]] {{S|(formerly)}}<br>[[Kansas (Location)|Kansas]] {{S|(formerly)}} |
− | |species = Human |
+ | |species = Human<br>[[Flying Monkeys|Flying monkey]] {{S|(after transformation)}} |
− | |occupation = Furniture shop owner |
+ | |occupation = [[The Wizard of Oak|Furniture shop]] owner {{S|(formerly)}}<br>Circus huckster {{S|(formerly)}} |
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+ | |image = 316YouAreEvil.png |
|gender = Male |
|gender = Male |
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+ | |eyecolor = Dark brown<br>Red {{S|(as a flying monkey)}} |
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+ | |haircolor = Brown<br>Grey {{S|(as a flying monkey)}} |
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|firstappearance = [[New York City Serenade]] |
|firstappearance = [[New York City Serenade]] |
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|portrayedby = [[Christopher Gorham]] |
|portrayedby = [[Christopher Gorham]] |
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+ | |latestappearance = [[Leaving Storybrooke]]}} |
− | |latestmention = [[Heart of Gold]]}} |
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{{Quote|It's all part of the act, but what I peddle is real!|Walsh to the [[Zelena|Wicked Witch of the West]]|It's Not Easy Being Green}} |
{{Quote|It's all part of the act, but what I peddle is real!|Walsh to the [[Zelena|Wicked Witch of the West]]|It's Not Easy Being Green}} |
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− | '''Walsh''', also known as the Wizard of Oz, is a character on [[ABC]]'s ''[[Once Upon a Time]]''. He débuts in the [[New York City Serenade|twelfth episode]] of the [[Season Three|third season]] |
+ | '''Walsh''', also known as the Wizard of Oz, is a character on [[ABC]]'s ''[[Once Upon a Time]]''. He débuts in the [[New York City Serenade|twelfth episode]] of the [[Season Three|third season]] and is portrayed by guest star [[Christopher Gorham]]. |
Walsh is based on the character of the Wizard of Oz from the children's novel ''[[The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]]''. |
Walsh is based on the character of the Wizard of Oz from the children's novel ''[[The Wonderful Wizard of Oz]]''. |
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Originally, Walsh is from [[Kansas (Location)|Kansas]], but finds himself in the land of [[Oz]]. Giving himself the name "Oz the Great and Terrible", he masquerades as an all-knowing wizard. This hoax upsets [[Glinda]], the Witch of the South, as she knows he only gives false hope to those who seek out his help. From behind a curtain, Walsh projects an shadow image and speaks with a booming voice to anyone who approaches his palace to seek an audience with him. He also asks for genuine magical items in exchange for help which he uses to further his deception. A woman named [[Zelena]] wants his help in finding her birth family, so he gifts a pair of [[Silver Slippers|silver heels]] to take her anywhere she desires. Zelena leaves for the [[Enchanted Forest]] to seek out family and returns asking to go to the past so she can change her own fate of being abandoned by her [[Cora|mother]]. The wizard states that even with the most powerful magic, this is not possible. Angrily, she rips off the curtain and discovers his true persona is nothing but a simple man who likes orchestrating a false image to put on a good show. Deciding to make use of him, she turns Walsh into a [[Flying Monkeys|flying monkey]] as her loyal pet. {{S|("[[It's Not Easy Being Green]]", "[[Kansas (Episode)|Kansas]]")}} |
Originally, Walsh is from [[Kansas (Location)|Kansas]], but finds himself in the land of [[Oz]]. Giving himself the name "Oz the Great and Terrible", he masquerades as an all-knowing wizard. This hoax upsets [[Glinda]], the Witch of the South, as she knows he only gives false hope to those who seek out his help. From behind a curtain, Walsh projects an shadow image and speaks with a booming voice to anyone who approaches his palace to seek an audience with him. He also asks for genuine magical items in exchange for help which he uses to further his deception. A woman named [[Zelena]] wants his help in finding her birth family, so he gifts a pair of [[Silver Slippers|silver heels]] to take her anywhere she desires. Zelena leaves for the [[Enchanted Forest]] to seek out family and returns asking to go to the past so she can change her own fate of being abandoned by her [[Cora|mother]]. The wizard states that even with the most powerful magic, this is not possible. Angrily, she rips off the curtain and discovers his true persona is nothing but a simple man who likes orchestrating a false image to put on a good show. Deciding to make use of him, she turns Walsh into a [[Flying Monkeys|flying monkey]] as her loyal pet. {{S|("[[It's Not Easy Being Green]]", "[[Kansas (Episode)|Kansas]]")}} |
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− | Sometime later, his [[Shapeshifting|transformation]] into a flying monkey alerts Glinda, the Witch of the South, to Zelena's presence. Glinda thanks Zelena for exposing him and believes time as her pet is fitting punishment for his trickery. Zelena is welcomed into Glinda's sisterhood of witches as the Witch of the West, but is "defeated" by a young girl named [[Dorothy]]. Rather than become the new Witch of the West, Dorothy only wishes to go home; a desire Glinda grants by taking her back to see the Wizard, who is presumed to have reverted to his old form since Zelena's magic has been undone. From behind the green curtain, Zelena impersonates the Wizard's voice and gives Dorothy the silver slippers to send her home. {{Ep2|Kansas (Episode)|Kansas}} |
+ | Sometime later, his [[Shapeshifting|transformation]] into a flying monkey alerts Glinda, the Witch of the South, to Zelena's presence. Glinda thanks Zelena for exposing him and believes time as her pet is fitting punishment for his trickery. Zelena is welcomed into Glinda's sisterhood of witches as the Witch of the West, but is "defeated" by a young girl named [[Dorothy Gale|Dorothy]]. Rather than become the new Witch of the West, Dorothy only wishes to go home; a desire Glinda grants by taking her back to see the Wizard, who is presumed to have reverted to his old form since Zelena's magic has been undone. From behind the green curtain, Zelena impersonates the Wizard's voice and gives Dorothy the silver slippers to send her home. {{Ep2|Kansas (Episode)|Kansas}} |
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===Etymology=== |
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*Whether intentional or not, Walsh's name is a paronym of the last name of [[Wikipedia:Pat Walshe|Pat Walshe]], the actor who portrays Nikko, the Head Winged Monkey, in ''[[Wikipedia:The Wizard of Oz (1939)|The Wizard of Oz]]''. |
*Whether intentional or not, Walsh's name is a paronym of the last name of [[Wikipedia:Pat Walshe|Pat Walshe]], the actor who portrays Nikko, the Head Winged Monkey, in ''[[Wikipedia:The Wizard of Oz (1939)|The Wizard of Oz]]''. |
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− | **In addition, the coat of arms for the surname "Walsh" contains a swan with an arrow pierced through it.<ref>http://www.houseofnames.com/walsh-coat-of-arms</ref> |
+ | **In addition, the coat of arms for the surname "Walsh" contains a swan with an arrow pierced through it.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.houseofnames.com/walsh-coat-of-arms|title=Walsh History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms|accessdate=September 30, 2018|publisher=HouseofNames.com}}</ref> |
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===Character Notes=== |
===Character Notes=== |
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− | *In [[New York City]], Walsh has a scar on the left side of his neck,<ref>[[:File: |
+ | *In [[New York City]], Walsh has a scar on the left side of his neck,<ref>[[:File:312WalshSeesEmma.png]]</ref> which he did not have when first [[Shapeshifting|transformed]] into a [[Flying Monkeys|flying monkey]] by [[Zelena|Wicked Witch of the West]].<ref>[[:File:316Showman.png]]</ref> The flying monkey that attacks [[Evil Queen|Regina]] and [[Snow White]] in the [[Enchanted Forest]] is hit by an arrow in exactly the same spot.<ref>[[:File:312MonkeyHitByArrow.png]]</ref> {{Ep|New York City Serenade|It's Not Easy Being Green}} |
− | *His furniture store, [[ |
+ | *His furniture store, [[The Wizard of Oak]], alludes to his former [[Oz]] persona, The Wizard of Oz. {{Ep|Heart of Gold}} |
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⚫ | *According to the poster in his [[Oz]] workroom, Walsh's circus is called The Omaha Circus and Freak Show.<ref>[[:File: |
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+ | *Before Walsh appeared on the [[Once Upon a Time|show]], the producers described him as an "important character in the life of [[Emma Swan]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ew.com/article/2013/11/22/once-upon-a-time-christopher-gorham/|title='Once Upon a Time' + 'Covert Affairs' star|last=Hilberd|first=James|date=November 22, 2013|quote=As usual, producers are keeping quiet about the details of the role. All we’re told is Gorham plays an "important character in the life of Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison)."|publisher=''[[Wikipedia:Entertainment Weekly|Entertainment Weekly]]''}}</ref> |
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⚫ | *According to the poster in his [[Oz]] workroom, Walsh's circus is called The Omaha Circus and Freak Show.<ref name="Poster">[[:File:316No.png]]</ref> In the [[The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|novel]], [[Wikipedia:Omaha, Nebraska|Omaha]] is the name of the Wizard's birthplace. The circus and freak show acts listed are "The sorcerer's black tent",<ref name="Poster" /> the [[Wikipedia:Fiji mermaid|Feejee mermaid]],<ref name="Looks">[[:File:316LooksAtPoster.png]]</ref> the [[Wikipedia:The Bottle Imp|Bottle Imp]] ("living human head confined in a glass bottle"),<ref name="Looks" /> the [[Wikipedia:Fedor Jeftichew|Dog Faced Boy]],<ref>[[:File:316Transformation.png]]</ref> the [[Wikipedia:Bearded lady|bearded lady]]<ref name="Looks" /> and the [[Flying Monkeys]].<ref name="Looks" /> According to a painting, one of the circus acts is archery with an [[Enchanted Bow|enchanted bow]].<ref>[[:File:417TalkToMe.png]]</ref> {{Ep|It's Not Easy Being Green|Heart of Gold}} |
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**The Feejee mermaid was an object comprising the torso and head of a juvenile monkey sewn to the back half of a fish. During the 1800s, it was a common feature of sideshows, where it was presented as a version of a [[Mermaids|mermaid]]. |
**The Feejee mermaid was an object comprising the torso and head of a juvenile monkey sewn to the back half of a fish. During the 1800s, it was a common feature of sideshows, where it was presented as a version of a [[Mermaids|mermaid]]. |
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**Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy was a famous Russian sideshow performer during the 1800s, who suffered from the medical condition [[Wikipedia:Hypertrichosis|hypertrichosis]]. |
**Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy was a famous Russian sideshow performer during the 1800s, who suffered from the medical condition [[Wikipedia:Hypertrichosis|hypertrichosis]]. |
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**Bearded ladies (women with visible beard) have a rich history in the sideshows of the 19th and early 20th centuries. |
**Bearded ladies (women with visible beard) have a rich history in the sideshows of the 19th and early 20th centuries. |
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**"The Bottle Imp" is an 1891 short story by [[Wikipedia:Robert Louis Stevenson|Robert Louis Stevenson]], in which the protagonist buys a bottle with an imp inside that grants wishes. However, the bottle is cursed; if the holder dies bearing it, their soul is forfeit to hell. |
**"The Bottle Imp" is an 1891 short story by [[Wikipedia:Robert Louis Stevenson|Robert Louis Stevenson]], in which the protagonist buys a bottle with an imp inside that grants wishes. However, the bottle is cursed; if the holder dies bearing it, their soul is forfeit to hell. |
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− | *The text "[[Wikipedia:Wales|Wales]]" is inscribed on one of the artifacts in Walsh's workshop.<ref>[[:File:320ByWater.png]]</ref> Interestingly, the name "Walsh" means "[[Wikipedia:Welsh people|Welshman]]".<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Walsh</ref> {{Ep2|Kansas (Episode)|Kansas}} |
+ | *The text "[[Wikipedia:Wales|Wales]]" is inscribed on one of the artifacts in Walsh's workshop.<ref>[[:File:320ByWater.png]]</ref> Interestingly, the name "Walsh" means "[[Wikipedia:Welsh people|Welshman]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Walsh|title=Walsh - Meaning of Walsh|accessdate=September 30, 2018|publisher=BabyNamesPedia}}</ref> {{Ep2|Kansas (Episode)|Kansas}} |
+ | *According to the sign, Walsh's furniture shop, [[The Wizard of Oak]], is located in [[Wikipedia:Brooklyn|Brooklyn]].<ref>[[:File:417CopsEnter.png]]</ref> {{Ep|Heart of Gold}} |
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+ | **There is a photograph of [[Emma Swan]] on Walsh's work desk.<ref>[[:File:417LampOn.png]]<br>[[:File:417WalkingAwayFromDesk.png]]</ref> {{Ep3|Heart of Gold}} |
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+ | *A box in his workshop say "[[New York City|New York]]".<ref>[[:File:516StoppedMyHeart.png]]</ref> {{Ep|Our Decay}} |
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<small>Note: "Archive" denotes archive footage.</small> |
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Revision as of 02:01, 31 January 2020
For the classic story, see "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz". |
Walsh, also known as the Wizard of Oz, is a character on ABC's Once Upon a Time. He débuts in the twelfth episode of the third season and is portrayed by guest star Christopher Gorham.
Walsh is based on the character of the Wizard of Oz from the children's novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
History
Originally, Walsh is from Kansas, but finds himself in the land of Oz. Giving himself the name "Oz the Great and Terrible", he masquerades as an all-knowing wizard. This hoax upsets Glinda, the Witch of the South, as she knows he only gives false hope to those who seek out his help. From behind a curtain, Walsh projects an shadow image and speaks with a booming voice to anyone who approaches his palace to seek an audience with him. He also asks for genuine magical items in exchange for help which he uses to further his deception. A woman named Zelena wants his help in finding her birth family, so he gifts a pair of silver heels to take her anywhere she desires. Zelena leaves for the Enchanted Forest to seek out family and returns asking to go to the past so she can change her own fate of being abandoned by her mother. The wizard states that even with the most powerful magic, this is not possible. Angrily, she rips off the curtain and discovers his true persona is nothing but a simple man who likes orchestrating a false image to put on a good show. Deciding to make use of him, she turns Walsh into a flying monkey as her loyal pet. ("It's Not Easy Being Green", "Kansas")
Sometime later, his transformation into a flying monkey alerts Glinda, the Witch of the South, to Zelena's presence. Glinda thanks Zelena for exposing him and believes time as her pet is fitting punishment for his trickery. Zelena is welcomed into Glinda's sisterhood of witches as the Witch of the West, but is "defeated" by a young girl named Dorothy. Rather than become the new Witch of the West, Dorothy only wishes to go home; a desire Glinda grants by taking her back to see the Wizard, who is presumed to have reverted to his old form since Zelena's magic has been undone. From behind the green curtain, Zelena impersonates the Wizard's voice and gives Dorothy the silver slippers to send her home. ("Kansas")
Trivia
Etymology
- Whether intentional or not, Walsh's name is a paronym of the last name of Pat Walshe, the actor who portrays Nikko, the Head Winged Monkey, in The Wizard of Oz.
- In addition, the coat of arms for the surname "Walsh" contains a swan with an arrow pierced through it.[1]
Character Notes
- In New York City, Walsh has a scar on the left side of his neck,[2] which he did not have when first transformed into a flying monkey by Wicked Witch of the West.[3] The flying monkey that attacks Regina and Snow White in the Enchanted Forest is hit by an arrow in exactly the same spot.[4] ("New York City Serenade," "It's Not Easy Being Green")
- His furniture store, The Wizard of Oak, alludes to his former Oz persona, The Wizard of Oz. ("Heart of Gold")
Production Notes
Disney
- Walsh's Wizard form resembles James Franco's character from the 2013 film Oz the Great and Powerful. ("It's Not Easy Being Green")
Set Dressing
- According to the poster in his Oz workroom, Walsh's circus is called The Omaha Circus and Freak Show.[6] In the novel, Omaha is the name of the Wizard's birthplace. The circus and freak show acts listed are "The sorcerer's black tent",[6] the Feejee mermaid,[7] the Bottle Imp ("living human head confined in a glass bottle"),[7] the Dog Faced Boy,[8] the bearded lady[7] and the Flying Monkeys.[7] According to a painting, one of the circus acts is archery with an enchanted bow.[9] ("It's Not Easy Being Green," "Heart of Gold")
- The Feejee mermaid was an object comprising the torso and head of a juvenile monkey sewn to the back half of a fish. During the 1800s, it was a common feature of sideshows, where it was presented as a version of a mermaid.
- Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy was a famous Russian sideshow performer during the 1800s, who suffered from the medical condition hypertrichosis.
- Bearded ladies (women with visible beard) have a rich history in the sideshows of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
- "The Bottle Imp" is an 1891 short story by Robert Louis Stevenson, in which the protagonist buys a bottle with an imp inside that grants wishes. However, the bottle is cursed; if the holder dies bearing it, their soul is forfeit to hell.
- The text "Wales" is inscribed on one of the artifacts in Walsh's workshop.[10] Interestingly, the name "Walsh" means "Welshman".[11] ("Kansas")
- According to the sign, Walsh's furniture shop, The Wizard of Oak, is located in Brooklyn.[12] ("Heart of Gold")
- A box in his workshop say "New York".[14] ("Our Decay")
Appearances
Once Upon a Time: Season Three | ||||||||||
"The Heart of the Truest Believer": | "Lost Girl": | "Quite a Common Fairy": | "Nasty Habits": | "Good Form": | "Ariel": | "Dark Hollow": | "Think Lovely Thoughts": | "Save Henry": | "The New Neverland": | "Going Home": |
Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
"New York City Serenade": | "Witch Hunt": | "The Tower": | "Quiet Minds": | "It's Not Easy Being Green": | "The Jolly Roger": | "Bleeding Through": | "A Curious Thing": | "Kansas": | "Snow Drifts": | "There's No Place Like Home": |
Appears | Mentioned | Mentioned | Mentioned | Appears | Mentioned | Absent | Absent | Voice Only | Absent | Absent |
Once Upon a Time: Season Four | ||||||||||
"A Tale of Two Sisters": |
"White Out": |
"Rocky Road": |
"The Apprentice": |
"Breaking Glass": |
"Family Business": | "The Snow Queen": |
"Smash the Mirror": |
"Fall": | "Shattered Sight": |
"Heroes and Villains": |
Absent | Absent | Mentioned | Mentioned | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
"Darkness on the Edge of Town": |
"Unforgiven": | "Enter the Dragon": | "Poor Unfortunate Soul": |
"Best Laid Plans": | "Heart of Gold": | "Sympathy for the De Vil": |
"Lily": | "Mother": | "Operation Mongoose Part 1": |
"Operation Mongoose Part 2": |
Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Mentioned | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
Once Upon a Time: Season Six | ||||||||||
"The Savior": | "A Bitter Draught": | "The Other Shoe": | "Strange Case": | "Street Rats": | "Dark Waters": | "Heartless": | "I'll Be Your Mirror": | "Changelings": | "Wish You Were Here": | "Tougher Than the Rest": |
Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
"Murder Most Foul": | "Ill-Boding Patterns": | "Page 23": | "A Wondrous Place": | "Mother's Little Helper": | "Awake": | "Where Bluebirds Fly": | "The Black Fairy": | "The Song in Your Heart": | "The Final Battle Part 1": | "The Final Battle Part 2": |
Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Mentioned | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent |
Once Upon a Time: Season Seven | ||||||||||
"Hyperion Heights": | "A Pirate's Life": | "The Garden of Forking Paths": | "Beauty": | "Greenbacks": | "Wake Up Call": | "Eloise Gardener": | "Pretty in Blue": | "One Little Tear": | "The Eighth Witch": | "Secret Garden": |
Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Archive | Absent |
"A Taste of the Heights": | "Knightfall": | "The Girl in the Tower": | "Sisterhood": | "Breadcrumbs": | "Chosen": | "The Guardian": | "Flower Child": | "Is This Henry Mills?": | "Homecoming": | "Leaving Storybrooke": |
Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Absent | Archive |
Once Upon a Time: Specials | ||||||||||
"Magic is Coming": |
"The Price of Magic": | "Journey to Neverland": | "Wicked is Coming": | "Storybrooke Has Frozen Over": | ||||||
Absent | Absent | Absent | Archive | Archive | ||||||
"Secrets of Storybrooke": | "Dark Swan Rises": | "Evil Reigns Once More": | "The Final Battle Begins": | |||||||
Archive | Archive | Archive | Archive |
Other Appearances | ||||||||||
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Note: "Archive" denotes archive footage.
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