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Battle of the Bulge
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Jul 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
For Barbie, the cultural upheaval of the 60s and 70s incites one identity crisis after another as Mattel tries to keep up with the times. On top of that, she has a new boyfriend to deal with. Ken's creation is a big hit for Barbie fans, but he’s facing a few growing pains of his own. In this episode, we investigate Ken's origin story, delve into the inner workings of Mattel, and hear how Barbie's inventor, Ruth Handler, was ousted from her own company.
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Released:
Jul 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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