In 1982, after decades on the air, a revered children’s show called MRS. LADADEE shut down after the host poisoned the child guest stars.

The MRS. LADADEE show is considered the first of its kind- and the inspiration its successors such as Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Romper Room, and Barney & Friends.

Each episode followed a similar premise, in its half hour format- child guest stars want to stay up past their bedtime. Mrs. Ladadee does fun activities with them- bake, games- and then tucks them in bed.

Original pictures from the MRS. LADADEE set-