The Barbie Tapes: A Toy is Born
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4.2 • 887 Ratings
🗓️ 6 July 2023
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
When Barbie arrives on the toy scene in 1959, her celebrity is instantaneous, and not just because of her controversial appearance. Worldwide, Barbie is still the best-selling doll of all time. But Barbie has always been more than just a doll - she's a cultural touchstone. From prototype to prestige, this episode kicks off the origin story of Barbie as told by her creators in their own words.
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| 0:48.1 | I walked into a vintage industrial building |
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| 0:53.1 | I went past the doorman, up in the elevator, |
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