The Toys That Built America: Video Game Visionaries (History Sunday October 29, 2023)

The Toys That Built America: Video Game Visionaries airs Sunday October 29, 2023 on History

What can we expect from this episode

Nintendo was once a struggling playing card company, but thanks to the innovations of three men and their creation of games like Super Mario Brothers, The Legend of Zelda, and Pokemon, Nintendo has become a video game juggernaut.

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.

Season 3 Episode 3

When can we see the episode

The Toys That Built America: Video Game Visionaries airs Sunday October 29, 2023 at 21:00 on History

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