The Toys That Built America - Season 1 - Eps 2: Clash of the Toy Titans
As the post-war baby boom creates unprecedented demand for toys, Ruth Handler turns her greatest gamble into the most recognizable toy in the world. Meanwhile, rival Merrill Hassenfeld, at the reigns of a company that will one day be one the most famous brands in the world, tries to capitalize on Handler's success to launch a military doll for boys--which is brilliantly rebranded as the world's first "action figure," and eventually spawns a tv series and a movie franchise. For decades, these two companies battle each other to dominate the toy industry. But when the cultural landscape shifts, they are forced to make desperate choices that ultimately earn their toys immortal status.
About The Toys That Built America
Title: The Toys That Built America
First Air Date: 2021-11-28
Last Air Date: 2023-12-17
Status: Returning Series
Rating: 7/10 (from 9 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 3
Total Episodes: 26
Network: History
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Six West Media
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of major events in American history like the Civil War and the Great Depression, "The Toys that Built America" tells a different story—one that brings toys to the forefront as driving forces behind untold cultural and economic shifts.
Cast
Ian Karr
Self - Narrator (voice)
