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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    The influence of Mister Rogers

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” A new documentary explores the impact Mister Rogers had on generations of children and adults.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jun 8, 2018 • 49m Listen

    This year marks the 50th anniversary of the debut of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” A new documentary explores the impact Mister Rogers had on generations of children and adults.

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    4 stories
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    2. 15:18

      Remembering chef and author Anthony Bourdain

      Anthony Bourdain died by apparent suicide at age 61. He was in France, working on an upcoming episode of his award-winning TV series "Parts Unknown." Before becoming an international star, Bourdain was a cook and chef, working tough 13-hour days.

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      9 min
    3. 24:04

      'Ocean's 8:' all female stars, but a male director?

      Our critics review “Ocean’s 8,” an all-women installment of the heist franchise, with an all-star cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Anne Hathaway; the horror movie “Hereditary;” and “Hotel Artemis,” about a hotel/hospital for…

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      9 min
    4. 33:22

      The impact of Mister Rogers on kids and adults

      For decades, Mister Rogers greeted millions of kids with a gentle tune as he changed into his cardigan and sneakers. With song, hand puppets, a trolley, and a good dose of make-believe, he taught kids to be good neighbors.

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      15 min
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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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    In this episode

    4 stories
    1. 0:0015 min

      How Tijuana became a 'city of exiles'

    2. 15:189 min

      Remembering chef and author Anthony Bourdain

    3. 24:049 min

      'Ocean's 8:' all female stars, but a male director?

    4. 33:2215 min

      The impact of Mister Rogers on kids and adults

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