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184: Neighbors
Act One

Mr. Rothbart's Neighborhood

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When he was just a kid, Davy Rothbart and his family visited the most famous neighbor in America—Mr. Rogers—at his summer cottage on Nantucket. Two decades later, as an adult, Davy went back for another visit with Mr. Rogers. This time he brought stories from his own neighborhood, stories of neighborly conflict and distrust—to see what kind of advice Mr. Rogers could give him. (20 minutes)

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Song:

“Dear Hearts and Gentle People” by Bing Crosby

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