[Letter, 1977 Aug. 30 : to Arthur Ulene, M.D.].

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[Letter, 1977 Aug. 30 : to Arthur Ulene, M.D.].

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Fred Rogers understands Paul Friedman's decision to not schedule him for an interview on the "Today Show." When Rogers had appeared on the show previously, he did not give a good interview because he was upset by the depression and tension of Betty Furness, the interviewer. She had just found out that Jane Poley was joining as an anchorperson.

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