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Mister Rogers Aired a Special Episode in 1981. How the Child Who Starred Then Is Honored with a New Character Now (Exclusive)
How a 1981 episode of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' opened kids' eyes to one boy's story — and now inspires a new character ...
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How ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Introduced the ‘First Lady of Children’s Music’ to a Large National Audience
When musician Ella Jenkins appeared on the show, she brought Black diasporic music and her signature songs to televisions ...
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Latest character on a PBS kid’s show is modeled after a beloved Madison man
Jeff Erlanger, a beloved Madison advocate, appeared on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood when he was 10 and kept in touch with Fred ...
TV Talk: ‘Andor’ begins end run; Mister Rogers fan guests on ‘Alma’s Way’
Similar to how season one of “Andor” began slowly but developed into a propulsive adventure and the best streaming “Star Wars ...
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Walking the beat in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
Francois Clemmons played Officer Clemmons on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for 25 years. He was the first African American actor to have a recurring role on a kids TV series. Clemmons recalled ...
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Mr. Rogers Aired a Special Episode in 1981. How the Child Who Starred Then Is Honored with a New Character Now (Exclusive)
Jeff Erlanger and Fred Rogers on a 1981 episode of 'Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood' ...