Fred Rogers and Willie Stargell on Today Show in Pittsburgh 1987 

❤

he was good at his job but pales compared to stargell.

This interview is unusual in the disruptive, almost hostile attitude. He asks "Is it alright if I call you Jane" Her (abrupt): "Is it alright if I call you Mister?" She references a commencement speech he gave and asks, incredulous, if young adults might still be watching. - He explains a wide range watch his program. - Her (condescending): "Actually, you didn't need to tell me that. I already knew that"

@@atticus319 Jane Pauley was a real drip.

Aww guys, I don’t think she meant it that way. It’s just a mix of her personality and interviewer persona. In some cases, yes there are rude interviewers, but in her case, I can tell it was benign. She really liked and appreciated Fred. Some people are a little rough around the edges - in fact, I’d say most of us are, in our own different ways! ❤ Unless we’re conscious of it, we tend to filter the world through our own lens/experiences, and I feel like you might be projecting your own interpretation onto her. The interviewer was trying to be witty - even if some people didn’t like it - but you can tell she does adore Fred from her energy and body language.