How a 1981 episode of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' opened kids' eyes to one boy's story — and now inspires a new character ...

Jeff Erlanger was a longtime fan of Fred Rogers before appearing on his show, and the two became friends for life ...

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 ...

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who grew up with Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, you probably know that Fred Rogers’ ...

Jeff is named in honor of Jeff Erlanger, a young guest who appeared on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in 1981. In the touching ...

PBS KIDS has slated a week of new Donkey Hodie episodes, including a half-hour road trip special, to begin April 14.

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 ...

When musician Ella Jenkins appeared on the show, she brought Black diasporic music and her signature songs to televisions ...

The small study surveyed 150 teens ages 13-16 who were toddlers when the show first aired. Researchers found that 71% remembered feeling happy while watching the show, 57% said their most memorable ...

Mister Rogers offers children a place where they feel accepted and understood. The show helps children to develop social and emotional skills necessary in a community through conversation, songs, ...

Mister Rogers offers children a place where they feel accepted and understood. The show helps children to develop social and emotional skills necessary in a community through conversation, songs, ...

Most parents my age grew up believing that Mister Rogers was speaking directly to us in our living rooms. He felt like a member of the family — a beloved one. He didn’t just explain the world ...