TV Memorabilia

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Television was a big influence on toy makers because children were often placed in front of the set for entertainment. With the advent of commercials, came a new source of demand.

Sitcoms like The Partridge Family, The Brady Bunch, The Donny & Marie Show and Charlie's Angels spawned major players in this new market. Paper dolls, books, lunchboxes, jewelry, toys, action figures and board games were produced by the millions. Have a look at a few of them below.

Partridge Family books and magazines filled shelves and shelves of stores during the show's heyday.

One of the most popular pieces of Partridge Family memorabilia was this toy bus.

Donnie and Marie Osmond dolls

Farrah Fawcett doll

Fantastic Four lunchbox

Wonder Woman doll

Even dolls carried by sitcom stars were produced. Here's a Kitty Carryall doll just like the one Cindy had on The Brady Bunch.

Board games featuring sitcom characters were equally as popular. Did any of you have The Brady Bunch Game?

Did You Know?

If a sitcom star had an action figure or doll made after his or her character, that person would actually go to the doll maker, get photographed from all angles and do a sitting for a master sculptor. They also got final approval of the product.

Also in this Episode

Special Presentation : Episode TOY-S
•	Classic Toys
•	Barbie's History
•	Board Games
•	Behind G.I. Joe
•	Building-Type Toys
•	TV Memorabilia

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