The influence of Mister Rogers

Jun. 08, 2018

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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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...

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Credits

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Christian Bordal, Quinn O'Toole, Yael Even Or, Devan Schwartz