(WSVN) - A long-running children’s show started off their latest season with a historic celebration.
As many millennials may be surprised to hear, “Arthur” is still running and releasing new episodes.
The PBS Kids show just started off its 22nd season with the episode, “Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone.”
The episode features the wedding of Arthur’s teacher Mr.Ratburn. However, it isn’t until the end of the episode that Arthur and his friends learn that Mr. Ratburn’s special someone is another man.
Fans of the show were quick to voice their support for the addition of a LGBT character to a popular children’s show.
To watch the episode, click here.
1) Shoutout to Mr. Ratburn!
2) Arthur has been on TV forever. Season 22?? https://t.co/27W8Xo1NhA
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) May 13, 2019
My hand to god, I had no idea "Arthur" is still being produced, let alone in its 22nd season, and I'm now going to make a donation to @PBS. https://t.co/P8DIxbF5u5
— Charlotte Clymer 🇺🇦 (@cmclymer) May 14, 2019
I think the biggest surprise about Mr. Ratburn from Arthur being gay is that I'm just now finding out that Arthur is still coming out with new episodes.
— Erica Mendez (@tsunderica) May 14, 2019
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