[Letter, 1967 Jul. 27 : to Friends of Misterogers].

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[Letter, 1967 Jul. 27 : to Friends of Misterogers].

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The Sears-Roebuck Foundation has given $150,000 for new "Misterogers" shows. Fred Rogers will be taping new episodes from September 11, 1967 to August 5, 1968. A copy of the Public Broadcasting Bill is included.

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