Drawing on original interviews, oral histories and archival documents, the author traces the iconic children's program host's personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work.

Join Mister Rogers as he puts on his cardigan, changes into his sneakers, and introduces the day's topic. Each of the 30 episodes on this fun-filled collection features Mister Rogers meeting new neighbors and visiting new places, including the San Diego Wild Animal Park and the United States Postal Service. Plus, this DVD contains a special bonus episode, a visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy!

For more than thirty years, Fred Rogers was a beloved fixture in American homes. Warm and welcoming, he spoke directly to children--and their parents--about the marvels of the world, the things that worried them, and above all, the importance of being themselves. Dressed in his cardigan and sneakers, Fred Rogers offered a wholesome message of generosity and love that changed the landscape of television and shaped a generation of children. This book...

Tom Hanks portrays Mister Rogers in a timely story of kindness triumphing over cynicism, based on the true story of a real-life friendship between Fred Rogers and journalist Tom Junod. After a jaded magazine writer is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love, and forgiveness from Americab2ss most beloved neighbor.

A biography of the Presbyterian minister who devoted himself to serving children and families through the mass media and whose well-known program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood has been the longest running children's show on public television.

It began as another newspaper assignment, a celebrity profile of the children's television icon. But in Fred Rogers, Texas journalist Tim Madigan found more than a fascinating subject. From their first meeting in 1995, at Rogers's invitation, the two became unlikely friends, a deep and abiding relationship that lasted until Rogers's death in 2003. In that time, Madigan found Rogers to be much more than the calm and compassionate personality of television....

Mister Rogers is one of the most beloved television personalities ever, but before he was the man who brought us Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, he was just little Freddie Rogers. You Are My Friend tells how Fred was a sickly and lonely child. At school, he was bullied and had trouble making friends and expressing his feelings. His parents and grandparents encouraged Fred to ask for help and explore his world. When Fred grew up he became a champion of...

A biographical look at the life and career of Fred Rogers and the impact of his show, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood-- Provided by publisher.

A commemorative program celebrating the life of Fred Rogers, host of the long running PBS children's television program Mister Rogers' neighborhood. Includes rare vintage clips and behind-the-scenes footage from his 50 years in television.

As one of America's most beloved children's show hosts, Mr. Rogers remains one of the most iconic television figures for families worldwide. This documentary takes a closer look at the person behind the show, persona, and personality that helped define what it meant to be a good person and be a part of a healthy community. Through his children's show, Mr. Rogers would go on to inspire a generation by not skirting real world issues, confronting issues...