The Toys That Built America
History
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. The series unveils competitive rivalries between iconic brands that changed the fabric of the nation forever.
Upcoming TV Listings for The Toys That Built America
The Toys That Built America Toy Car Wars
A young machinist in England invents one of the world's most successful toys when he creates a toy car small enough to fit inside a matchbox for his daughter to take to school; Elliot Handler creates one of the biggest toy rivalries in history.
11:00 AM on History Canada East
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The Toys That Built America Board Game Empires
Milton Bradley creates one of America's first board games, but the Parker brothers threaten Bradley's reign.
12:00 PM on History Canada East
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The Toys That Built America Toy Car Wars
A young machinist in England invents one of the world's most successful toys when he creates a toy car small enough to fit inside a matchbox for his daughter to take to school; Elliot Handler creates one of the biggest toy rivalries in history.
11:00 PM on History Canada East
Select your lineup for TV local listings
The Toys That Built America Board Game Empires
Milton Bradley creates one of America's first board games, but the Parker brothers threaten Bradley's reign.
12:00 AM on History Canada East
Select your lineup for TV local listings