Speaking Of Toys…Here Is The First Ever Barbie Commercial

This is reported to have aired on ABC on ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ in 1959. Did you know Barbie’s full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts and was from the fictional town of Willows, Wisconsin?

Me either, but unlike most YouTube posts, this one actually has some interesting and correct background information included in it’s About section. Enjoy and share. -Bobby Ellerbee

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8-avPUxyno

This is the first Barbie commercial that first aired during Mickey Mouse Club! Ruth Handler watched her daughter Barbara at play with paper dolls, and notice…

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