This Day in Manka Bros History – November 15, 1973:
Pierogi Park – Manka Bros.’ show created to compete with ‘Sesame Street’ premiered. It spun off beloved characters such as Bulgaria Sonia and The Two-Face Freak.
In a controversial episode of ‘The Shrieking Potato,’the Singing Spud urges kids NOT to eat their vegetables. Parent and teacher groups are outraged and boycott Manka Bros.
Manka Bros. acquires wildly popular Japanese children’s character ‘Red Dot’ from Kodansha for $800 million. ‘Red Dot’ joined ‘Blue Square’ brand solidifying Manka Bros.’ dominance of the kids ‘Color Shapes’ market.