"Mister Rogers" Has Been Dead For 6 Years, But Even He is Feeling the Recession! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-26-2009, 01:51 AM

The economy has done something that not even the Grim Reaper was able to accomplish: practically kill "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."

Though host Fred Rogers died six years ago, the show has continued on, daily, in reruns.

However, PBS has told its member stations that reruns of the show will only be available once a week in the fall, not every day, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Daily reruns would be too expensive for PBS in this economic climate, Kevin Morrison, chief operating officer for Rogers' Oakland-based Family Communications Inc., told the paper.

However, PBS has launched a freshened-up “Neighborhood” web site at PBSKids.org, which includes a section for fans to post their memories and photos of growing up with host Fred Rogers.

http://community.post-gazette.com/bl...ers-again.aspx

Marvo301 · 07-26-2009, 01:55 AM

It's not such a wonderful day in the nieghborhood!

Schmoopie · 07-26-2009, 02:33 AM

That's too bad, because it's such a wonderful show, but I understand their decision. Are these available on DVD? If not, they SHOULD BE! Every parent should buy these for their kids. Not only are they classics, but even I've learned a few things from them whenever I've caught an episode. Yep, I'm really admiting to still being a fan of Mr. Rogers!

Andrea

catlover79 · 07-26-2009, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

It's not such a wonderful day in the nieghborhood!

It's a HORRIBLE day in the neighborhood!!

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-26-2009, 11:40 AM

Has it been 6 year's already

MickeyMac · 07-26-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

It's not such a wonderful day in the nieghborhood!

Its a sh**y day in the neighborhood

howilu · 07-27-2009, 01:46 AM

I think it's a rotten move by PBS. Mister Rogers Neighborhood was one of the best kids show in the history of broadcasting and I feel they're not respecting the legacy of Fred Rogers by limiting stations to one show a week.

Chocoholic · 07-27-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by howilu

I think it's a rotten move by PBS. Mister Rogers Neighborhood was one of the best kids show in the history of broadcasting and I feel they're not respecting the legacy of Fred Rogers by limiting stations to one show a week.

I agree. Our children need Mr. Rogers now more than ever. They should air it every day and make it available on DVD.

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-27-2009, 12:10 PM

DVD will be great.

07-26-2009, 01:51 AM	#1
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Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	That's too bad, because it's such a wonderful show, but I understand their decision. Are these available on DVD? If not, they SHOULD BE! Every parent should buy these for their kids. Not only are they classics, but even I've learned a few things from them whenever I've caught an episode. Yep, I'm really admiting to still being a fan of Mr. Rogers! Andrea
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07-27-2009, 01:46 AM	#7
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,959	I think it's a rotten move by PBS. Mister Rogers Neighborhood was one of the best kids show in the history of broadcasting and I feel they're not respecting the legacy of Fred Rogers by limiting stations to one show a week.

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