Source: Good News Network
50 years ago today, the children’s show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood debuted on public television. Created by Fred Rogers, a Presbyterian minister who was displeased with the way television addressed children, the show was produced at WQED-TV in Pittsburgh with new episodes every weekday on PBS for 33 years.
Rogers who projected a kind-hearted, grandfatherly personality, not only hosted and wrote the show, but as a musician composed the music. Next month, the US Post Office will unveil a new stamp of Mr. Rogers (1928-2003) wearing his famous sweater next to ‘King Friday’. Rogers was the recipient of 2 Peabody Awards, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and 4 Emmy Awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award. WATCH his acceptance speech and a great highlight reel… (1968)Even today, a number of PBS stations in America choose to continue airing the syndicated reruns, many of which taught children that feelings are ‘mentionable and manageable’. Full episodes can be viewed on YouTube, and you can see books written by Rogers here. It was announced last month that Tom Hanks would play Mr. Rogers in an upcoming film “You Are My Friend”.
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