You know, I was never a major fan of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood, but I have to admit, Fred Rogers was an amazing supporter of a different kind of children's television, and the mark he made on the lives of millions is hard to underestimate.
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/21494853/detail.html
This week, the City of Pittsburgh, his home broadcasting station, unveils a statue devoted to his efforts and his support of their local station.
Just a minor tribute thread to the kind of programming we don't talk about here often, and a few videos of why he made such an impact.
Fred Rogers accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Emmies
Fred Rogers argues to save PBS, 1969:
(ARGH! pardon the typo in the thread title)
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/21494853/detail.html
This week, the City of Pittsburgh, his home broadcasting station, unveils a statue devoted to his efforts and his support of their local station.
Just a minor tribute thread to the kind of programming we don't talk about here often, and a few videos of why he made such an impact.
Fred Rogers accepting the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Emmies
Fred Rogers argues to save PBS, 1969:
(ARGH! pardon the typo in the thread title)
