Back on this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy advertised on television.
Published on Apr 30, 2026, 8:29:31 AM
Total time: 00:01:16
Published on Apr 30, 2026, 8:29:31 AM
Total time: 00:01:16
Back on this day in 1952, Mr. Potato Head became the first toy advertised on television. In it's original form, Mr. Potato Head was seperate plastic parts with pushpins to be put on an actual potato.
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