Mister Rogers

Mister Rogers — page 1
CHAPTER 1 AMERICA'S FAVORITE NEIGHBOR fred Rogers was the creator and star of Mister Rogers Neighborhood This children's educational show is one of the longest running programs in the history of public television It aired from 1968 to 2001 Rogers wrote the scripts and about 200 songs for the show He also starred as the show's host Rogers show was revolutionary He worked with psychologists and educators to create a program that would support children's emotional intelligence Rogers brought wonder and imagination into his program He used puppets and songs to talk about all kinds of topics Rogers became a trusted expert on children's education He also became a celebrity to fans around the world His TV program taught children about kindness compassion and respect Rogers also encouraged the values of self worth and healthy relationships The man who influenced millions of children spent his own childhood developing these values