1978 ad for the Gay Bob doll, he was created in 1977 by former advertising executive Harvey Rosenberg and marketed through his company Gizmo Development. Bob’s packaging box is decorated like a closet and included a catalog from which additional outfits could be ordered.
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Why was this necessary? The Ken Doll already existed.
I wonder if they thought about the harm of perpetuating a stereotype?
Happy Bob is the world’s first happy doll for everyone
“Gay Bob, gimme dat Blooow Jooooob, gimmie dat gimmie dat Gay Bob.” “You’re pluking me toooo haaaard!” All I’m saying is if you’re gotta load or unload, do it in the white zone. You’ll love it!
Wonder what the doll sells for now. Got to be up there.
At first glance he reminds me of Ted Knight.