Gwen Ifill featured in PBS Kids series, 'Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum'

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Geoff Bennett: And here’s a little something for “News Hour” fans and their children.

The animated PBS kids series “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” follows Xavier as he, his sister, and friend meet historical figures portrayed as children.

Amna Nawaz: And in a recent episode, they meet one person very dear to us.

Xavier: So this is New York state in 1964.

Brad: Whoa, tall buildings.

Gwen Ifill: Good afternoon.

Brad: Hi.

Gwen Ifill: Hi. I’m Gwen Ifill.

Xavier: Yes, we found Gwen Ifill.

Gwen Ifill: Good afternoon.

Xavier: Hi. I’m Xavier.

Yadina: I’m Yadina. And this is Dr. Zoom.

Brad: I’m Brad. I get startled easily.

Gwen Ifill: Nice to meet you. Are you visiting?

Yadina: How did you know?

Gwen Ifill: I heard you say, so this is New York state in 1964, which doesn’t sound like something a person who’s from New York or 1964 would say.

But I didn’t know, so I asked. Asking questions is a great way to get information.

Xavier: Excellent point. Are you visiting too?

Gwen Ifill: No, my family moved here a while ago. We move around a lot. So I like asking questions to learn more about each new place and about the new people I meet. When I have a lot of questions, I write them down to remember later.

Brad: The cards from the Secret Museum. OK, I got to ask, why does it say peas and gravy?

(Laughter)

Gwen Ifill: I guess I was thinking about food.

Actor: New on the menu, rice pudding, free samples. Come and try some.

Gwen Ifill: Ooh. Anyone else hungry?

Brad: Rice pudding? What is that?

Yadina: It sounds weird and looks weird. It’s no cheese and grape jelly sandwich, that’s for sure.

Gwen Ifill: It’s no peas and gravy either. But I am curious to learn more. And asking questions is a great way to get information.

Amna Nawaz: Always asking questions. Gwen, we miss you so.

Well, you can watch that full episode of “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum” right now. That’s on the PBS KIDS Video app or on your local PBS station. Check your local listings.