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Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
May 29

Folksinger Ella Jenkins has a rhythm song





Aptly crowned “the First Lady of Children’s Music,” Ella Jenkins has enchanted generations of children and adults with her signature call-and-response style of music making.

Part of the fun of this episode is watching Fred Rogers laugh at himself trying to keep up with Ella's song. Rather then doing another take, Fred felt it was important for children to see that others, even adults, struggle at times to learn new things.

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