Arts Nov 22 Watch 8:22 How Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys got into character for Mister Rogers movie The film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” out Friday, examines the life and career of Fred Rogers, better known as Mister Rogers from the beloved children’s television program seen for decades on PBS. Jeffrey Brown sits down with Tom… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Oct 19 How Mister Rogers’ faith shaped his idea of children’s television A new film on beloved children's television icon Fred Rogers hits theaters next month. Rogers' moral values contributed to the power and appeal of his neighborhood. By L. Benjamin Rolsky, The Conversation
Arts Aug 30 What makes a good biopic? Here are 8 movies that mastered the form A biographical film is delicate territory. Here are eight films that have avoided the pitfalls of an off-base biopic, according to two critics. By Courtney Norris
Arts Jun 13 Why Mister Rogers’ message of love and kindness is good for your health Since Rogers’ death, evidence has mounted that he was on to something – namely, that love and kindness truly are healthful, and that people who express them regularly really do lead healthier lives. By Richard Gunderman, The Conversation
May 26 Watch 3:29 That time Mister Rogers comforted me in real life By PBS News Hour In our NewsHour Shares moment of the day, in the aftermath of the terror attack in Manchester, writer Anthony Breznican took to Twitter to recount how the late television icon Fred Rogers of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” comforted him during a… Continue watching
May 25 Why the lessons of Mister Rogers never go away By Lora Strum Children's TV icon Mister Rogers became a lesson in kindness after the Manchester attack. Continue reading
Apr 29 Hello, neighbor! #ItsABeautifulDay to pay tribute to Mister Rogers By Joshua Barajas Neighborly folk took to social media Friday to pay tribute to Fred Rogers, by sharing photos of themselves wearing the "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" host's trademark garment. Continue reading
Feb 27 Watch Mister Rogers’ heart-warming message to his grownup fans By Vanessa Dennis Fred Rogers recorded a message for those who grew up watching "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" a few months before he died. Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch Words of Hope and Healing After Crisis: Message From Mr. Rogers Goes Viral Words of Hope and Healing After Crisis: Message From Mr. Rogers Goes Viral… Continue watching