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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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Yes, You Can Literally Visit the Neighborhood of Make-Believe From ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who grew up with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, you probably know that Fred Rogers’ ...
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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 ...
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The True Story Of The Time Mr. Rogers Sued The KKK
In 1966, Mister Rogers secured his own show, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood ... played by Black actor François Clemmons, soaked their feet together in a kiddie pool. It was a simple gesture ...
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Celebrate Mr. Rogers with two special days on March 20
Both are celebrated on March 20 th, which is Rogers’ birthday. “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” ran for more than 30 years, from 1968 to 2001. Rogers himself was the driving force behind the ...