However, Duccini was also one the more outspoken voices of the surviving little people, in regards to the lack of residuals any of the Munchkins received, despite their likenesses used in merchandising and promotion connected with the film, which for years, was held by billionaire media mogul tycoon Ted Turner. Today, Warner Bros. owns the rights to the original "Wizard of Oz" film.

"I just think it would be nice for the Munchkins who played characters who have toys and collectibles in their likenesses, like the Munchkin Coroner and the Lollipop Kid, to get a little money back from all of his sales. Ted Turner's got enough," Duccini told Potempa in 1996.

Duccini claried whileTurner has been good to the Munchkins by employing them for publicity events at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas for promotions, she said the merchandising residual restrictions had always bothered her.

"People always ask about if we Munchkins felt cheated during the filming of the movie back in 1939," Duccini said in the 1996 interview.

"It seems like everyone's heard about how we got paid $50 or less per week and the dog that played Toto made $125. But for us, that was good money at the time. And to think that I'm going on 80 and still able to be recognized for this one part is a great honor."