Foreword : Born again in Rogers / Bob Garfield -- Fred Rogers and the significance of story / George Gerbner -- "What is essential is invisible to the eye" / Jeanne Marie Laskas -- The myth, the man, ...

There is no goodbye in the last original show of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." And after a 33-year run, that's just the way Fred Rogers wanted it. "The very next week, the program will come on [in ...

Fred Rogers is stil remembered for his dedication to instilling kindness, compassion and self-esteem in kids 22 years after his death. The iconic host of the children’s program Mister Rogers’ ...

While some TV shows are trendy for a few seasons before fizzling out, others withstand the test of time. Today, the average span of a typical TV series runs for 8–10 seasons. However, you may be ...

We sure could use a big dose of Mr. Rogers today. It was 22 years ago on Aug. 31, 2001 that PBS aired the last original episode of the best children’s show on TV, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Since ...

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The cardigan sweater, the shoe held up in the air with a flourish, the gentle smile and all those good feelings. For 33 years, Mr. Rogers and his neighborhood came into the lives of children and their ...