Do any anons have a good reference on this PBS show? It's always creeped me out, even as a kid. I can't help but think there is some occult or masonic significance to it. There is no way something this innocently wholesome would be allowed in the public sphere without more sinister undertones.

I've been thinking about this recently since Tom Hanks is likely a peed and he played Fred Rogers in the recent movie.

Any infographics or source links are appreciated, I was unable to find anything searching online.