Julia Child Cooks Spaghetti with Fred Rogers (Mr. McFeely Interview)

In 1974, Julia Child visited Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood during episode 1354. In the episode, she showed the children how to practice safe cooking by using one of her own recipes called "Spaghetti Marco Polo." In this interview, David Newell, who played Mr. McFeely on the program, shares his memories of Julia Child and her visit on the program. (Edited by Chloe Rongier) ALSO CHECK OUT: "Julia" on HBO MAX is inspired by Julia Child’s extraordinary life and her long-running television series, The French Chef, which pioneered the modern cooking show. Through Julia’s life and her singular joie de vivre, the series explores a pivotal time in American history – the emergence of public television as a new social institution, feminism and the women’s movement, the nature of celebrity and America’s cultural evolution. At its heart, the series is a portrait of a loving marriage with a shifting power dynamic.

[gentleoldmoviefan]

Thanks for sharing this nice little segment! I watched the episode, and it's a good one. It's nice to learn a little bit more about the background of it, from "Mr. McFeeley" -- a person who was actually there during the filming.

[KroovyMonsoon]

Julia Child & Fred Rogers ! The two greats who basically built PBS. Delightful to see them together !

[fepeerreview]

3:34 "Did you ever try eating it with chopsticks?"
I just ADORE Mr. Rogers. This week I'm going to make spaghetti with walnuts, olives and cheese and I'm going to eat it with chopsticks, and I'm going to raise my wine glass in a toast to Ms. Child and Mr. Rogers! Thank you so much, both of you, for being part of our lives.

[jamalselesi]

R.I.P. Mister Rogers Julia Child and Chef Brockett

[dawnmichelle]

No, Mr. Rogers, I have never tried eating spaghetti with chopsticks! I shall have to do that next time I have spaghetti, and I shall think of you, my dear childhood friend ❤️

[patty-cfjj]

She made cooking unintimidating. She would say “never apologize.” If you think you screwed up, serve if anyway with confidence.

[lindatheubet]

Julia was a treasure. So awkward and so enchanting. Watch how she slams things down, throws things away. I can't stop laughing and admiring her. RIP Julia, I love you.

[passionable]

I was married in September of 1972 and I became what I always wanted to do; be a stay at home wife so I could cook. I remember being glued to her show every afternoon. She was my teacher, my mentor, my partner in the kitchen. I learned so many details from her and anyone that didn't pay attention deserves the bad food they cooked. The ONLY thing I disliked about her cooking was the wine. I wound up throwing a pan of chicken that I had made with wine. Neither I nor my husband could tolerate it. I never used wine again in cooking. I'm 76 now and I remember Julia fondly. She taught me how to IMPROVE my cooking.

[chocolatestraw]

And then Fred comes in at the end, gives a quick little lesson (don't be afraid to try different food) and then starts engaging the children watching him by asking them questions. Classic.

[ultimatebishoujo]

Why is this so cute and wholesome to see Julia Child cooking with Mister Rogers?!

[JDSU]

Beautiful. Love Fred & Julia...miss their presence on this earth. 💜🌸💜

[tricityladytn]

I would have been about 6 years old when this originally aired. I watched a lot of Mister Rogers when I was a child and quite possibly saw this episode way back then. Julia & Fred were two of the best human beings ever to grace the small screen.

[QueenCityHistory]

You hear that voice and you automatically know exactly who it is..and it makes you smile

[jedidrummerjake]

Loved those 3 people so much. R.I.P. Wish we had people like them now on television.

[evelyncortez]

I've been watching Julia on HBOmax and absolutely love it. She was so charming, down to earth, sweet and funny. 🥂💜🌌

[amiblueful]

Julia Child and Mister Rogers. Two of the most genuine and beloved celebrities ever.

[marmap]

“If you are going to use booze, use good booze.” Classic Julia.

[pbyguy]

Wow! Two of my all time favorite people and two of the most famous voices together

[gleefulme]

I LOVED Julia Child when I was little & to this day.

[johngalt]

We loved Spaghetti Marco Polo. We tried it after watching the episode and loved it so much made it regularly, yum.