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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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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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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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'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' still actively inspires educators decades after it ended
Gregg Behr’s family had four channels to choose from while he was growing up in the 1970s. Though there wasn’t much to choose ...
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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 ...
New ‘Donkey Hodie’ Character Is Helping Disabled Kids ‘Feel Seen and Celebrated'
Jeff is named in honor of Jeff Erlanger, a young guest who appeared on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in 1981. In the touching ...
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Walking the beat in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
Francois Clemmons played Officer Clemmons on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for 25 years. He was the first African American actor to have a recurring role on a kids TV series. Clemmons recalled ...