Watch Mr. Rogers Defend The Need For Public Broadcasting In 1969!

Apparently public broadcasting has always had to defend its existence. This throwback video shows how everyone’s favorite neighbor, Mr. Rogers, helped convince Congress that PBS deserved its budget. (Take copious notes, NPR!)

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Maegan Carberry

Apr 12, 2012

https://youtube.com/watch?v=yXEuEUQIP3Q

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