Mister Rogers defending PBS to the US Senate

In 1969, Fred Rogers appeared before the United States Senate Subcommittee on Communications. His goal was to support funding for PBS and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, in response to significant proposed cuts by President Nixon.

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[daktastik]

@badreject180 No, I think those 34 (now 35) need his neighborhood the most.

[dapdapdap1000]

A Senator listening? That's new.

[heymisterderp]

Mister Rogers homerun.

[OneShotClanOs]

did he die?

[kpunk]

@toxyoxin Unfortunately, he was never in the marines, that's an urban legend :( But he's still a wonderful human being.

[joebob23us]

I grew up watching Mr Roger's Neighborhood. Listening to him read the lyrics of the song at the end gave me goosebumps and a tear. If only there were more Mr. Rogers' out there.

[Prince3140]

Mr. Rogers is a great humanitarian who happens to care deeply for people. He is a wonderful man with a heart of gold. He was on the Arsenio Hall show and he threw out the first pitch at a major league baseball game. He will always be remembered. I love you Fred. Rest in peace.

[toxyoxin]

Mr. Rogers was a great man. He had a wonderful show for children and was a great U.S Marine.

I thank you for everything you did for society. OORAH!

[TheMegan9ne]

I liked mr rogers show because when he would cut construction paper it sounded awesome, his fish was a beast, and I liked his song at the start

[MagicDolphin93]

WTF? How did I end up here? Anyway, awesome. I love Mr. Rogers.

[MCulpa]

Looks like you just earned twenty million dollars.

[ourglasslake]

The best man? There's a real chance!