Wonderful!
I don’t remember seeing this when it originally aired (Feb. 1985) but it just goes to show how his simple message, “I like you just the way you are” carried over into every aspect of his show.
As one commentator on YouTube wrote:
The best thing about Mr. Rogers was that he never spoke down to children. His comments never sounded sarcastic or uninterested, never scripted and rehearsed. Each word was full of genuine interest and sincerity and was directed straight to the child he was talking to. It’s the kind of thing that every kid deserves and can build them into a wonderful adult. That’s what separated Rogers from any other celebrity or personality on television and what made him the best teacher for millions.
While his show doesn’t air regularly on our local PBS affiliate – I’m glad my boys are learning this simple truth and others through the new Daniel Tiger TV show.