Back in 1961, when television was a fairly new medium whose power was only just beginning to be realized, the U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare commissioned Walt Kelly and his characters from "Pogo" to illustrate (and perhaps write?) an advisory booklet for parents concerned about the impact of television on their children. The booklet is nicely illustrated with the denizens of "Pogo", and the writing is surprisingly well-thought-out and balanced, urging parents to neither fear nor totally embrace this new and powerful influence on their children, but to lovingly and wisely guide them in their viewing choices, answering questions that may arise, calming fears, and reassuring them with their loving guidance. Would that this advice had taken better hold. ( )