Putting a Good Face on it: The Evolution of Mr. Potato Head
It started as body parts you jabbed into real potatoes and became a cultural phenomenon, resulting in some sweet film roles and government work. Let’s go back to the beginning.
1949: A Spud is Born
Brooklyn-born toy inventor George Lerner tries to capitalize on kids who like to play with their food. Surprisingly, Lerner’s idea of creating [...]
The Evolution of Mr. Potato Head
The first Mr. Potato Head (1952) – via National Institute of Health
1949: A SPUD IS BORN
Brooklyn-born toy inventor George Lerner tries to capitalize on kids who like to play with their food. Surprisingly, Lerner’s idea of creating face and body parts that can be jabbed into potatoes is a hard sell. Toy companies worry [...]
