The Toys That Built America S03E10 - Hottest Wheels
Summary:
Whether you wear them, ride them, push them, or drive them, some of the funnest toys of childhood are built on wheels. From the velocipede to the Schwinn Stingray, or even pedal cars to Power Wheels, we're rolling our way through the history of the hottest toys on wheels and the surprising stories behind their creations.
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Show Name....... The Toys That Built America
Rating.......... 7.4 [*******---]
Premiered....... 2021-11-27
Type............ Documentary
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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
Cast............ Ian Karr ... Narrator
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Network......... History
Country......... United States
Language........ English
Runtime......... 60 mins
Status.......... Running
Air Date........ Sunday 21:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/shows/55535/the-toys-that-built-america
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Episode Name.... Hottest Wheels
Season.......... 3x10
Plot............ Whether you wear them, ride them, push them, or drive them, some of the funnest toys of childhood are built on wheels. From the velocipede to the Schwinn Stingray, or even pedal cars to Power Wheels, we're rolling our way through the history of the hottest toys on wheels and the surprising stories behind their creations
Runtime......... 30 mins
Air Date........ 2023-12-10 Sunday, 22:33
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2686506/the-toys-that-built-america-3x10-hottest-wheels
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Episode Name.... The Prank Toy Race
Season.......... 3x11
Plot............ For six decades two silly, but savvy entrepreneurs--S.S. Adams and H. Fishlove--turned their love of a good joke into a booming prank toy industry. Their heated rivalry produced hundreds of tricks and gags that entertained and annoyed four generations of Americans, many of which are still being sold to this day
Runtime......... 61 mins
Air Date........ 2023-12-17 Sunday, 21:00
URL............. https://www.tvmaze.com/episodes/2686507/the-toys-that-built-america-3x11-the-prank-toy-race
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