Episode 9: The Greatest McDonald's Promotions

Before we open the Golden Archives, we take a few minutes to remember Dolly Parton and share three surprising connections between Dolly, McDonald’s, and the causes she cared about.Then we turn back the clock to the days when a McDonald’s promotion could become a genuine event.From the incredible Teenie Beanie Baby craze and the hunt for 101 Dalmatians, to Monopoly, the unforgettable 1984 Olympic promotion, collectible glasses, Halloween pails, movie tie-ins, Szechuan Sauce, the McRib and more, we revisit the promotions that had people collecting, trading, searching—and coming back for just one more.We’ll also look at these promotions from the other side of the counter: what happened inside the restaurants when millions of customers suddenly wanted the same toy, game piece or limited-time item.Some promotions sold food.The greatest ones created memories.Open the Golden Archives with us as we remember the promotions that made a trip to McDonald’s an event.