Arts Nov 22 How Tom Hanks and Matthew Rhys got into character for Mister Rogers movie By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts Nov 22 WATCH: Tom Hanks on how he became Mister Rogers Tom Hanks plays Rogers in the new film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood,” which centers on the friendship between the namesake of the long-running PBS TV series and his real-life journalist friend Tom Junod. By Jeffrey Brown, Joshua Barajas
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 Jul 04 Watch 5:46 Why Mister Rogers was ‘the least likely TV star of all time’ Millions loved Fred Rogers and his neighborhood. Filmmaker Morgan Neville watched the iconic PBS show as a kid, and then rewatched it as an adult. He found something worth celebrating, a voice that he says he doesn't hear in our…
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