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Nolan Bushnell's Happy Accidents

The Fourth Curtain

CHAPTER

The Origins of Chuck E. Cheese and Its Mascot

The speaker discusses the origins of Chuck E. Cheese, the decision to deemphasize the ratness of the character, and how they acquired the company from Warner. They also touch on the licensing of Showbiz as a franchise and the ensuing lawsuit.

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