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.
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The Toys That Built America Airs: Sunday
The Toys That Built America Status: Airing
THE TOYS THAT BUILT AMERICA - General Information
Series Premiere: November 28, 2021 Classification: Documentary Genre: Action | Documentary Network: History Airs: Sunday at 09:00 pm Runtime: 60 Minutes
THE TOYS THAT BUILT AMERICA - Season 1 -- 4 Episodes
1x1 -- Nov 28, 2021 -- Masters of Invention 1x2 -- Dec 05, 2021 -- Clash of the Toy Titans 1x3 -- Dec 12, 2021 -- Toy Car Wars 1x4 -- Dec 19, 2021 -- Board Game Empires
THE TOYS THAT BUILT AMERICA - Season 2 -- 10 Episodes
2x1 -- Oct 23, 2022 -- Masters of the Toy Universe 2x2 -- Oct 30, 2022 -- The Birth of Video Games 2x3 -- Nov 06, 2022 -- The Idea Man 2x4 -- Nov 13, 2022 -- Brick by Brick 2x5 -- Nov 20, 2022 -- Order Out of Chaos 2x6 -- Nov 27, 2022 -- Cabbage Patch Clash 2x7 -- Dec 04, 2022 -- 80's Tech Toys 2x8 -- Dec 11, 2022 -- Plumber Bros vs. Hedgehog 2x9 -- Dec 11, 2022 -- Christmas Crazes 2x10 -- Dec 11, 2022 -- Gross Out Icons
THE TOYS THAT BUILT AMERICA - Season 3 -- 12 Episodes
3x1 -- Oct 15, 2023 -- Transforming Toy Invasion 3x2 -- Oct 22, 2023 -- Mind Game Masters 3x3 -- Oct 29, 2023 -- Video Game Visionaries 3x4 -- Nov 05, 2023 -- Game Night Legends 3x5 -- Nov 12, 2023 -- Mighty Mutant Mayhem 3x6 -- Nov 26, 2023 -- Old Games, New Twists 3x7 -- Dec 03, 2023 -- Happy Accidents 3x8 -- Dec 10, 2023 -- The Santa That America Built 3x9 -- Dec 10, 2023 -- 90's Fad Toys 3x10 -- Dec 10, 2023 -- Hottest Wheels 3x11 -- Dec 17, 2023 -- The Prank Toy Race 3x12 -- Dec 17, 2023 -- Most Valuable Toys
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