there have also been a number of "wizard of oz" type moments in lost.
for example, ben's assumed name was "henry gale" - dorothy's father. his story claimed he also attempted to sail around the world in a hot air balloon.
additionally, in this most recent episode, the older jeweler that talks desmond out of purchasing the ring points out a specific man in the crowd who moments later is crushed by a falling building. the man was wearing bright red shoes, not unlike ruby red slippers.
