Fred Rogers was a wonderful human being, a great role model for children, for adults too. For many years I used to sit down and watch Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood with our son when he was very young, and we talked about its life lessons. It was one of the few TV shows allowed on his ‘watch list’. Sesame Street was another.
“Fred McFeely Rogers(March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003), better known as Mr. Rogers, was an American television host, author, producer, and Presbyterian minister. He was the creator, showrunner and host of the preschool television series Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, which ran from 1968 to 2001.”
You can read more about Mr. Rogers if you click on his name underneath his picture.
We watched it with our son, too. Along with Sesame street. We watched a biography of Fred Rogers awhile ago.
ReplyDeleteI haven't see the biography yet but will when I see it advertised :)
DeleteOkay...now, all day I will be singing "won't you be my neighbor?!!" 🙂
ReplyDeleteI have it running through my head too :)
DeleteI not only watched Mr Rogers with my children but I watched it myself as a child.
ReplyDeleteThat's great Ann :)
DeleteInteresting biography
ReplyDeleteVery much so :)
Delete💙 I love his quiet, calm, reassuring voice.
ReplyDeleteI can hear him in my head right now :)
DeleteMister Rogers was a popular and well loved show. Take care, enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteVery much so :) Thank you and I wish you the same :)
DeleteMy kids loved him...
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Donna
We did too :) hugs
Deleteand i now have its a beautiful day in the neighborhood in my head. the quote you posted is a good one and pertains to something I am doing today
ReplyDeleteInteresting, I shall be over in a little while :)
DeleteA very charming and inspiring character!
ReplyDeleteMost definitely :)
DeleteMr Rogers was a favorite around here. I wore a sweater like Mr Rogers ad immediately called Mr Rogers!
ReplyDeleteI would have loved to see you in your red sweater Red :)
DeleteA role model as you say.
ReplyDeleteIndeed :)
DeleteHe was a peach!
ReplyDeleteHe certainly was Jenn :)
DeleteA wise man.
ReplyDeleteTotally agree! :)
DeleteDid you see "A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood" I thought it was a good show and enjoyed it. I used to watch Mr. Rogers with my kids from time to time. He was a positive person, and always so calm and gentle.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
I haven’t seen it yet but will do so very soon :). And your remarks, so very true!
DeleteI met him at a PBS meeting once and it was one of the most remarkable experiences of my life. The line to meet him was incredibly long -- from one end of a hotel ballroom to the other. We all thought it would be just a handshake but he engaged every person in a conversation, asking about them, what they liked to do, their families... and followed up with more questions, clearly having listened to what you had to say. I've never seen anything like it in any rope line I've ever stood in. I'll never forget it.
ReplyDeleteHow absolutely wonderful Jeanie :) It sounds so like what I have heard about him. Mr. Rogers was an amazing human being and I thank you very much for sharing your experience.
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