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Outside Lands Podcast Episode 357: King Norman's Kingdom of Toys

Before the big box stores, King Norman's Kingdom of Toys ruled. From its humble beginnings on Clement, the store grew into a toy empire including an amusement park and even a local TV show for kids.
Outside Lands San Francisco Podcast - Dec 21, 2019

Outside Lands Podcast Episode 357: King Norman's Kingdom of Toys Outside Lands Podcast Episode 357: King Norman's Kingdom of Toys

(above) King Norman and Page Joy, 1950s, circa 1959

Norman and Doris Rosenberg as King Norman and Page Joy on the set of their TV show, 1950s.

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