In Europe perhaps less known, but in the United States known by most, and loved by many.  Mr. Rogers, a character played  by Fred Rogers (1928-2003),

xxx Mister Rogers' Neighborhood xxx

The US national debut of the show occurred on February 19, 1968. It aired on NET and its successor, PBS, until August 31, 2001.

Senate hearing in May 1969:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C5PMPIdG_Y&ab_channel=Mdriver1981

MEEEEE: Write also about the new upcoming film, starring Tom Hanks as Mr. Rogers!