‘Joanne McNally Investigates’ takes a humorous look back at a craze that sparked fascination — and fear
Remember Furbys, the big-eyed, bat-eared, fluffy creatures that were must-have toys for children in the late 1990s? Their biggest draw was that they were interactive: not only did they come to life when exposed to light and movement, they were also able to talk to their owners.
In the first two episodes, McNally goes to Dorset to meet Sarah, a restorer of the toys who has 200 of them in her house. “There are stories of Furbys that wake up at night and start laughing,” Sarah says, adding that they have individual personalities.
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