The History of Toys and Games

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The History of Toys and Games (1997)

Documentary, TV Movie · 1h 34m

Actor John Ritter ("Three's Company") hosts this fun look at America's favorite playthings. From the humble, hand-crafted objects that occupied Colonial children to the complex video games of the '90s, toys and games hold a special place in the nation's collective heart. Archaeological digs have turned up little wooden tops, whistles and corn-husk dolls that once gave children a way to cope with harsh everyday realities. Today children still love their now mass-produced delights. The History of Toys and Games follows the progress of fun pastimes and introduces the fascinating inventors who've created and marketed this century's most popular toys - including Barbie, Lionel Trains, Crayola Crayons, Erector Sets, Hot Wheels, Play Doh, PEZ and Mr. Potato Head.

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Cast

Crew

Writer
Gary H. Grossman, Joel Rizor
Original Music Composer
Michael Andreas
Editor
Will Ehbrecht

Details

Release date
1997-07-01
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Original language
EN