Mister Rogers Neighborhood

WATCH: What Is Making These Kids Cry?

The Huffington Post | Ileana Llorens | Posted 04.12.2012

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Sure, clowns have a bad reputation, but giant purple pandas might be equally as terrifying. Just ask these children at Pennsylvania's Center in the Wo...

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The Indie on Demand Movie Review: Mister Rogers and Me

Dan Persons | Posted 04.05.2012

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Dan Persons

In the newest episode of my ongoing radio show, I review Mister Rogers and Me, a documentary from filmmaker Benjamin Wagner with a somewhat deceptive title.

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How Mister Rogers Saved The VCR

Mental Floss | Posted 03.11.2012

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Fred Rogers gets teased a lot for his milquetoast manner, but he was instrumental in getting the government to allow the VCR (and other technologies l...

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Restoration in the Land of Make-Believe: The Legacy of Fred Rogers

Jonathan Merritt | Posted 07.26.2011

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Jonathan Merritt

While both "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" and its affable host may be easy to caricature, each show was crafted to meet the psychological and emotional needs of young viewers by delivering what Rogers called "a neighborhood expression of care."

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The Tao Of Mister Rogers

Andrew Shapter | Posted 11.17.2011

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Andrew Shapter

Fred Rogers was not only a television mentor, he was also a minister, a Navy Seal, an accomplished musician, songwriter and a teacher who earned more than 40 honorary degrees.

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'Mister Rogers' Cancelled In Chicago

Chicago Tribune | Steve Schmadeke | Posted 05.25.2011

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Seven years have passed since new episodes of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" were taped and five since the show's iconic, sweater-clad host died. But ...

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