There's a great show that airs on the History Channel in both the U.S. and Canada, called "The Toys That Built America." It delves into the history of some of the favourite toys from childhood, from Monopoly to video games and things like Mr. Potato Head and the Slinky. Someone had to think of them before they got into your hands and this show explains how that happened. 

On Tuesday night's show, which I was lucky enough to get a preview of, they deal with two Canadians who made their mark on the toy world against all odds, by inventing - and then almost went broke - trying to market Trivial Pursuit. (It was one of the pair's wife who came up with the name.)

It tells the story of how two Montreal journalists who knew nothing about creating or making a board game came up with the idea and then bluffed their way into turning it into an improbable hit. 

I've seen this show before and I always enjoy it. But this is the first one I've watched that centres on Canadians. It airs at 9 PM (EST) Tuesday night with a replay at midnight. I found it very entertaining. You might, too. Especially if you can "wedge" it into your schedule.