The History of Child World on CBS Boston

Toy Insider Senior Editor/Toy Book Deputy Editor James Zahn and Toy Insider Parent and Contributing Editor Charlene DeLoach joined CBS in Boston to talk about the history of Child World, a Massachusetts-based toy retailer that was wildly popular in the 1970s and 1980s. For the complete rundown of the best toys of the holiday season, be sure to check our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.

The History of Child World on CBS Boston

The rise and fall of one of America's biggest toy retailers.

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Bill Reese

Bill Reese is Director of Operations at Adventure Media & Events, where he's worked since 2014. A former editor at Playbill and graduate of SUNY–Purchase, he spends most weekends rooting for the New York Red Bulls pro soccer team and making subway systems out of Brio trains with his little boy Jonah.