TheWrap magazine: The makeup designers for Hulu’s limited series explain how they made an unrecognizable, “Mr. Potato Head”-style Luna Jason Clark June 5, 2025 @ 11:00 AM ...

From Pong to Pokémon: A History of Holiday ‘It’ Toys A look back at 70-plus years of gadgetry, innovation and Mr. Potato Head. Listen to this article · 7:31 min Learn more Share full article 5 ...

Potato Head was the inspiration as well as the protagonist for many TV shows, including the children’s TV series called ‘The Mr. Potato Head Show.’ It was a puppetry show that aired from September ...

To get a better understanding of this era, check out the vintage ad for Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head above. When Mr. Potato Head hit shelves in 1952, customers were expected to provide their own potato.

1950s According to Britannica, the Magic 8 Ball was invented in 1950. Though Mr. Potato Head was invented in 1949, the iconic toy didn’t hit store shelves until 1952, according to PBS.

You'll perhaps know snack food makers Planters best for their nuts and their mascot Peanut Jr. (rest in peace Mr. Peanut). In the 1970s the company also rivaled Pringles. Planters' potato chips ...

Thanks to Cartoons Plus (via Boing Boing), that original Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head commercial from 1952 has now resurfaced. More than anything, it’s a stark reminder that once upon a time, kid ...

One night in 1980 or so, the legendary songwriter Nile Rodgers went on a bad date. He was out at a club with a group of people, he says, including Eddie Murphy and Rick James. Rodgers was big-time ...