2.2M views · 40K reactions | Candy Land was created by Eleanor Abbott while she was recovering from polio, inspired by the children around her who were isolated in iron lungs and longing for escape. What began as a simple board game became a powerful symbol of hope and healing for young patients: "She didn't just invent a game, she alleviated children's suffering." https://www.cbsnews.com/video/candy-land-the-game-that-still-hits-a-sweet-spot/ | CBS Sunday Morning | Facebook

11 shares | Was Candy Land the most popular children's game in American history? We think so, at least during the 1940s and 1950s. It only got its historic chance because there were no smartphones or tablets in that era  | Sunday Roast | Facebook