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How ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Introduced the ‘First Lady of Children’s Music’ to a Large National Audience
When musician Ella Jenkins appeared on the show, she brought Black diasporic music and her signature songs to televisions ...
Mister Rogers Aired a Special Episode in 1981. How the Child Who Starred Then Is Honored with a New Character Now (Exclusive)
How a 1981 episode of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' opened kids' eyes to one boy's story — and now inspires a new character ...
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Ice Cube Reveals That Mr. Rogers Sued Him for Using His Theme Song in 'A Gangsta's Fairytale'
The rapper celebrated the 30th anniversary of his album AmeriKKA's Most Wanted with an Instagram Live listening party Wednesday when he detailed the interesting beef he shared with Fred Rogers ...
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Walking the beat in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
Francois Clemmons played the role of Officer Clemmons on the beloved children's program "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Clemmons joined the cast of the show in 1968, becoming the first Black actor to ...
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Celebrate Mister Rogers' birthday with a FREE trip to the Children's Museum
To celebrate Mister Rogers’ birthday ... He originally started his career as a TV assistant and floor manager for music programs in New York City, before moving back to Pittsburgh to help ...