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Tonight on STShowcase we have a battle of wits between two premiere psychologists who will participate in a unique ST debate on the qualities that defined Captain Kangaroo and MisterRogers, two of America�s great children�s television hosts. Our guest panelists tonight are Dr. Joyce Brothers and R.D. Laing; and our moderator is no stranger to the world of children�s TV, Mister Jerry Mahoney.

An ST classic: "Captain Kangaroo Vs. MisterRogers" originally shown on January 25th, 2004.

Yesterday we did a heartfelt memorial tribute to Capt. Kangaroo and some of our staffers here at "S.T." thought we did a diservice to MisterRogers.

So today we will hold a "SILLY THINKING" special.

"Silly Thinking Debates"

"Silly Thinking Debates" is brought to you by Willy Wonka Laffy Taffy with a joke on every wrapper.

Now to represent the Captain Kangaroo camp is world famous psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers and for Mister Rogers is dead anti-psychiatrist and radical theorist RD Laing. Our moderator this evening is Mr. Jerry Mahoney.

JM: Welcome to our first Silly Thinking debate of this election year of 2004. Today we are honored to have with us on the Captain Kangaroo side, Dr. Joyce Brothers, and on the side of Mister Rogers, radical anti-psychiatrist, Mr. RD Laing. Mr. Laing's newest album with Tony Bennett is available on Columbia Records.

Let me explain the format of this debate. I'll ask the questions and direct it to one of our two panelists. Each panelist will have an opportunity to rebut and respond. I may interrupt the panelists at any time. For the sake of brevity each response is limited to two minutes, but my questions may go on for as long as I like.

We'll ring a bell at the end of two minutes. This signifies nothing.

Let's begin!

Dr. RD Laing. Some of Mister Rogers supporters were upset with yesterday's memorial for Captain Kangaroo because it was oppined that Mister Rogers had stolen everything he ever did from the good Captain, which I personally feel is correct. What do you say?

Laing: I'd like to begin by quoting myself. In my bestselling paperback entitled "Knots" I theorized about "webs of maya".

These patterns are, of course, strangely familiar. Words that come to mind to name them are: knots, tangles, fankles, impasses, disjunctions, whirligogs, binds.

For instance, an example:

They are playing a game.
They are playing at not playing a game.
If I show them I see they are, I shall break the rules and they will punish me.
I must play their game, of not seeing I see the game.

JM: Your time is up. DING, for Christ's sake.
Dr. Brothers?

JB: Well, I...

JM: How do you look with your clothes off?

JB: What?

JM: I was talking to Mr. Laing.

Laing: I look very fine, thank you.

JM: Bunny Rabbit vs. King Friday. Doctor?

JB: Aren't we both doctors? Which one are you...

JM: Dr. Laing, your response?

Laing: Well, the field of medicine is yet another social game wherein the patient is reduced in action by the labels applied--

JM: DING DING!
McFeely or Greenjeans? Joyce?

JB: Um...Greenjeans?

JM: Interesting choice. Mr. Doctor KD Laing?

Laing: McFeely without question. As I wrote in my book Anti-Psychiatry the patient of Dr. Freud, a Mister Wolfman, is subjugated by a plethora of abusive and knotted techniques of control--

JB: Jerry. I'm confused. I don't think this is fair.

JM: You want to change your vote?

JB: I didn't get to speak.

JM: Noted. Now, Picture-Picture or Magic Screen?

Laing: Well, I said in my published papers on the secondary workings of Text, Management, and The Human Psyche that it's evident that Rogers has the edge here.

JM: Joyce. You saucy doctor you.

JB: Well, overall Picture Picture was more informative, but Magic Screen was more entertaining...

Laing: How dare you! I will not stand idly by while she has her way with the truth and perpetuates slander.

JM: Well, Miss Thing, keep your britches on.
JoyceEwoisie how about a late supper tonight?

JB: I.. uhh..

JM: Done and done. Well, we would like to thank the doctors for appearing on our debate. But we won't have the time. Ding ding ding and ding.

ST IS!




	Silly Thinking with Jim Farris Home Get Email Updates Admin Password Remember Me 2011617 Curiosities served Share on Facebook				2004-04-04 12:05 PM STShowcase: Captain Kangaroo Vs. MisterRogers Previous Entry :: Next Entry STShowcase Tonight on STShowcase we have a battle of wits between two premiere psychologists who will participate in a unique ST debate on the qualities that defined Captain Kangaroo and MisterRogers, two of America�s great children�s television hosts. Our guest panelists tonight are Dr. Joyce Brothers and R.D. Laing; and our moderator is no stranger to the world of children�s TV, Mister Jerry Mahoney. An ST classic: "Captain Kangaroo Vs. MisterRogers" originally shown on January 25th, 2004. Yesterday we did a heartfelt memorial tribute to Capt. Kangaroo and some of our staffers here at "S.T." thought we did a diservice to MisterRogers. So today we will hold a "SILLY THINKING" special. "Silly Thinking Debates" "Silly Thinking Debates" is brought to you by Willy Wonka Laffy Taffy with a joke on every wrapper. Now to represent the Captain Kangaroo camp is world famous psychologist Dr. Joyce Brothers and for Mister Rogers is dead anti-psychiatrist and radical theorist RD Laing. Our moderator this evening is Mr. Jerry Mahoney. JM: Welcome to our first Silly Thinking debate of this election year of 2004. Today we are honored to have with us on the Captain Kangaroo side, Dr. Joyce Brothers, and on the side of Mister Rogers, radical anti-psychiatrist, Mr. RD Laing. Mr. Laing's newest album with Tony Bennett is available on Columbia Records. Let me explain the format of this debate. I'll ask the questions and direct it to one of our two panelists. Each panelist will have an opportunity to rebut and respond. I may interrupt the panelists at any time. For the sake of brevity each response is limited to two minutes, but my questions may go on for as long as I like. We'll ring a bell at the end of two minutes. This signifies nothing. Let's begin! Dr. RD Laing. Some of Mister Rogers supporters were upset with yesterday's memorial for Captain Kangaroo because it was oppined that Mister Rogers had stolen everything he ever did from the good Captain, which I personally feel is correct. What do you say? Laing: I'd like to begin by quoting myself. In my bestselling paperback entitled "Knots" I theorized about "webs of maya". These patterns are, of course, strangely familiar. Words that come to mind to name them are: knots, tangles, fankles, impasses, disjunctions, whirligogs, binds. For instance, an example: They are playing a game. They are playing at not playing a game. If I show them I see they are, I shall break the rules and they will punish me. I must play their game, of not seeing I see the game. JM: Your time is up. DING, for Christ's sake. Dr. Brothers? JB: Well, I... JM: How do you look with your clothes off? JB: What? JM: I was talking to Mr. Laing. Laing: I look very fine, thank you. JM: Bunny Rabbit vs. King Friday. Doctor? JB: Aren't we both doctors? Which one are you... JM: Dr. Laing, your response? Laing: Well, the field of medicine is yet another social game wherein the patient is reduced in action by the labels applied-- JM: DING DING! McFeely or Greenjeans? Joyce? JB: Um...Greenjeans? JM: Interesting choice. Mr. Doctor KD Laing? Laing: McFeely without question. As I wrote in my book Anti-Psychiatry the patient of Dr. Freud, a Mister Wolfman, is subjugated by a plethora of abusive and knotted techniques of control-- JB: Jerry. I'm confused. I don't think this is fair. JM: You want to change your vote? JB: I didn't get to speak. JM: Noted. Now, Picture-Picture or Magic Screen? Laing: Well, I said in my published papers on the secondary workings of Text, Management, and The Human Psyche that it's evident that Rogers has the edge here. JM: Joyce. You saucy doctor you. JB: Well, overall Picture Picture was more informative, but Magic Screen was more entertaining... Laing: How dare you! I will not stand idly by while she has her way with the truth and perpetuates slander. JM: Well, Miss Thing, keep your britches on. JoyceEwoisie how about a late supper tonight? JB: I.. uhh.. JM: Done and done. Well, we would like to thank the doctors for appearing on our debate. But we won't have the time. Ding ding ding and ding. ST IS! Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top