25 Gifts Kids Unwrapped in the ’50s, ’60s & ’70s

Pull the string, hear her talk — a miracle for kids in the ’60s. Chatty Cathy’s voice lines ranged from sweet to slightly eerie, but she was wildly popular. The doll felt interactive in a way few toys had before. Kids treated her like a friend, a sibling, sometimes a therapist. She paved the way for generations of talking toys, though none were quite as charmingly unpredictable.