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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 ...
The Truth Mobile visits Mr. Rogers' neighborhood and two Highland Park bad boys are back
Find out what happened when I took the Truth Mobile to Mr. Rogers' neighborhood before I reveal how two Highland Park bad ...
Mr. Rogers Aired a Special Episode in 1981. How the Child Who Starred Then Is Honored with a New Character Now (Exclusive)
Jeff Erlanger was a longtime fan of Fred Rogers before appearing on his show, and the two became friends for life ...
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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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'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 ...
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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 ...