I just read an article on MSN about wearing a sweater on March 20th in honor of what would have been Mr. Rogers 80th birthday. I never watched his show as a child but I've let my kids watch it and really appreciate his take on television for kids. My favorite show was when he showed STOMP behind the scenes which, I think, showed his appreciation for the arts and a lack of stodginess on his part. So, I'm going to mark my calendar and even if I don't wear a sweater (I love Mr. Rogers but if it's 85 outside I don't think I'll wear a sweater) I'll still turn on his show for the little ones. It's a far cry from the gross-out, bodily function driven "humor" that Chloe likes to watch. I know she's growing up but still....
"I went into television because I hated it so, and I thought there was some way of using this fabulous instrument to be of nurture to those who would watch and listen."
Fred Rogers
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Neat.
I loved watching Mr. Rogers. It was very sad when he died. I'll have to get my Mr Rogers sweater out of the closet that day.
Thanks for the info! I am a huuuge Mr. Rogers fan and have been since I was three. There's a family joke around involving me and Mr. Rogers and I even sent him a fan letter when I was about five and got a nice letter and an autographed picture in return :) I'll definitely be wearing a sweater in his honor!
I love Mr. Rogers.
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