I never watched his show, but I always heard about it and saw him from time to time while growing up (which is still going on, lol). He was always positive.
I recall some years back a young man in his early 20s that used to work at the same company I did. When I'd ask him how things were going, it was always "It's a lovely day." And sometimes he'd sing one line..."It's a lovely day in the neighborhood" 
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