What is the name of the doll in the episode 'Living Doll'?

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The doll in the Twilight Zone episode “Living Doll” is named Talky Tina.

“Living Doll” aired on November 1, 1963, during the fifth season of the original series. The doll is bought by Annabelle for her daughter Christie, who quickly treats it as a trusted companion. Talky Tina initially speaks with a sweet, reassuring phrase, but she soon begins addressing Christie’s abusive stepfather, Erich Streator, with increasingly threatening remarks.

The episode’s horror comes from the contrast between Talky Tina’s cheerful appearance and her apparent awareness, emotions, and ability to act independently. Erich tries to destroy her with tools including a vise, blowtorch, and circular saw, but none of them works. The story ends when he trips over the doll on the stairs and suffers fatal injuries.

Talky Tina is sometimes confused with Chatty Cathy, a real Mattel talking doll that inspired the prop’s appearance. The television doll was actually based on a Vogue Doll Company product called Brikette, while June Foray provided Talky Tina’s voice. “Living Doll” helped establish the murderous-toy idea later used by horror characters such as Chucky and Annabelle.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Aug. 2026

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