The Toys That Built America S03E07 - Happy Accidents
Summary:
Two chance discoveries in the 1950s turn mundane industrial materials into legendary toys. Etch A Sketch and Play-Doh will rake in billions for decades to come, but not everyone will reap the rewards.
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Title: The Toys That Built America
Premiered: 2021
IMDB Link: https://imdb.com/title/tt14357568
TVMaze Link: https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/55535/the
Episode Link: https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2686503/the
Genre: NA
Type: Documentary
User Rating: 7.4
Country: US
Language: English
Network: History
Status: Running
Premiered: 2021
Airdate: 2023-12-03
Plot: Against the backdrop of major events in American history like
the Civil War and the Great Depression, The Toys That Built America shares a
different story one that brings new products and nostalgic toys to the
forefront as driving forces behind untold cultural and economic shifts. The
four-part docuseries showcases visionaries such as the Parker Brothers
Milton Bradley and Ruth Handler who transformed a small toy company into the
billion-dollar empire now known as Mattel. It reveals the little-known
stories behind ground-breaking innovations like the Frisbee, and accidental
discoveries like how the Slinky was created. Additionally, the docuseries
unveils competitive rivalries between iconic brands that changed the fabric
of our nation forever. Blending dramatic reenactments and archival footage
with interviews from experts, biographers, and others, The Toys That Built
America brings to life the surprising tales of the men and women who created
some of America's most beloved and enduring toys including Silly Putty
Monopoly, Barbie, G.I. Joe, and other famous classics
