[Letter, 1978 May 3 : to Mrs. G.I. Sikorsky].

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[Letter, 1978 May 3 : to Mrs. G.I. Sikorsky].

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Fred Rogers explains the purpose of the episode of "Old Friends New Friends" highlighting Fr. William Wasson and Our Little Brothers and Sisters in Mexico. Rogers' intentions are to introduce television viewers to "persons whose lives have unique expression in society." Mrs. G.I. Sikorsky saw the episode as a piece of political and religious propaganda; Rogers apologizes for offending her, but explains that was not his goal.

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