Kittens bearing one munchkin gene and one normal gene (Mm) will be short-legged munchkins. Glinda calls for the Munchkins to ("Come Out"). Howard Goodall performed as the singing Rimmer Munchkins. He reluctantly takes charge of an "army" of Quadlings, Tinkers and Munchkins. Regina also references the munchkins and the Yellow Brick Road from "The Wizard of Oz". Ruth Duccini and Jerry Maren, who portrayed Munchkins in the 1939 film, reacted negatively. Nessarose is a devout unionist, and many Munchkins are unhappy under her rule. George Lucas conceived the idea for the film (originally titled "Munchkins") in 1972. He was one of the smallest Munchkins in Oz. The following is a list of actors who portrayed the Munchkins in the 1939 film. Non-standard Munchkins are not allowed to be shown.