This episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is legendary. It dates to around 1980-ish and it shows something that had never been seen before and was not seen again anytime after. It's the episode where Mister Rogers got mad.
Seriously, he was honked-off. I mean VERY outraged. He comes into the house and doesn't even put on a sweater or change his shoes. He's not "Mister Rogers" the friendly neighbor but instead "Fred Rogers" the irate citizen. Seems that he was given a parking ticket and he thinks that it's wrong. His entire demeanor is angry and frustrated.
But a little song and an appearance before the judge later, and all is set right again. Fred Rogers returns and after properly changing accoutrements the show is back on course.
Here is the episode where Mister Rogers gets upset and goes to traffic court. It made a significant impact on me from the first time I saw it. Every time since when I've had to go to court I ask myself "What would Mister Rogers do?" It helps to calm my nerves. I imagine there are other people who think back to this episode too.
