If you grew up anytime in the last 40 years, chances are you remember digging into a Happy Meal just to see what toy was inside. It didn't matter if the food was cold — the toy was the star of the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. According to Bob Bernstein, the man widely credited with inventing the McDonald's Happy Meal, the company was skeptical about the concept.

The McDonald's Happy Meal has been a staple in most of our lives, but it has only been around since the 1970s. Marketing guru Bob Bernstein created the Happy Meal to attract children (and their ...

Think back to 2015. Lin-Manuel Miranda and the rest of the “Hamilton” cast rocked Broadway. The Star Wars, Avengers and Jurassic Park franchises all had blockbuster hits. The iPhone 6S, with a Rose ...

It marks the first environmental sustainability milestone for the beloved toys. From Snoopy and Power Rangers to Hot Wheels and Pokemon, McDonald's has long provided a jolt of joy with its ...