The Toys That Built America

The Toys That Built America - History Channel

History Channel

Reality Series

2021

TVPG

Documentary

History

A story that brings toys to the forefront as driving forces behind cultural and economic shifts.

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Upcoming TV Airings

The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.

Sunday, August 24

Mighty Mutant Mayhem

Season 3 • Episode 5

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles kick their way into the action figure market in the late 1980s.

Sunday, August 24

Cabbage Clash

Season 2 • Episode 6

Martha Nelson creates a one-of-a-kind doll to sell at local Kentucky craft markets.

Sunday, August 24

Game Night Legends

Season 3 • Episode 4

Trivial Pursuit redefined the possibilities for adult fun and opened up a whole new genre.

Sunday, August 24

Clash of the Toy Titans

Season 1 • Episode 2

Ruth Handler and Merrill Hassenfeld compete for toy industry dominance.

Sunday, August 24

The Birth of Video Games

Season 2 • Episode 2

Ralph Baer invents the world's first home video game console, but a table tennis game interferes.

Sunday, August 24

Plumber Bros vs. Hedgehog

Season 2 • Episode 10

A Japanese electronics company resurrects the industry with a game featuring a jumping plumber.

Monday, August 25

Game Night Legends

Season 3 • Episode 4

Trivial Pursuit redefined the possibilities for adult fun and opened up a whole new genre.

Monday, August 25

Clash of the Toy Titans

Season 1 • Episode 2

Ruth Handler and Merrill Hassenfeld compete for toy industry dominance.

Monday, August 25

The Birth of Video Games

Season 2 • Episode 2

Ralph Baer invents the world's first home video game console, but a table tennis game interferes.

Monday, August 25

Plumber Bros vs. Hedgehog

Season 2 • Episode 10

A Japanese electronics company resurrects the industry with a game featuring a jumping plumber.