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The hosts noted that Raggedy Ann originated as a children's book by cartoonist Johnny Gruelle, created for his daughter, and later became a popular doll series.
Raggedy Ann and her little brother, Raggedy Andy, were big hits. I had Raggedy Ann and Andy when I was little. It was a children's book from cartoonist Johnny Gruelle. He made it for his daughter. It'...
— Episode: Dolls and Dolls, Guys!
Episode: Dolls and Dolls, Guys!
The hosts noted that Raggedy Ann originated as a children's book by cartoonist Johnny Gruelle, created for his daughter, and later became a popular doll series.
Raggedy Ann and her little brother, Raggedy Andy, were big hits. I had Raggedy Ann and Andy when I was little. It was a children's book from cartoonist Johnny Gruelle. He made it for his daughter. It's very sweet. Dolls came out a couple of years later in 1920, but they had movie appearances. They had a TV show. They had a Broadway musical in the 80s.