Public Service Set for 'Mister Rogers' - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brett Ferino · 03-23-2003, 11:46 AM

PITTSBURGH - A public memorial service has been scheduled for Fred Rogers, host of the pioneering TV children's show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," who died in February.

Family Communications Inc., the company that produced "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for WQED in Pittsburgh, said Friday the memorial service will be held May 3 in the auditorium of Heinz Hall in downtown Pittsburgh.

Rogers died Feb. 27 at age 74 following a bout with stomach cancer.

He had produced the children's show that appeared nationally on public television for more than 30 years. He was buried in a private ceremony March 1.

The show always opened with Rogers donning a zip-up cardigan and sneakers and singing, "It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood." He would then talk about children's feelings and take his audience on a magical trolley ride into the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where puppet creations — including X the Owl, King Friday XIII and Daniel Striped Tiger — interacted with each other and adults.

An ordained Presbyterian minister, Rogers began producing the show in 1966, going national two years later. The final episode, which was taped in December 2000, aired in August 2001, though PBS affiliates continued to broadcast back episodes.

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MonarC · 03-24-2003, 05:25 PM

Mr. Rogers was so cool I remember watching him as a kid

R.I.P.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 03-24-2003, 05:36 PM

I'm so sorry about that...it's sad I remember watching him and everything when I was little.

03-23-2003, 11:46 AM	#1
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	Public Service Set for 'Mister Rogers' PITTSBURGH - A public memorial service has been scheduled for Fred Rogers, host of the pioneering TV children's show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," who died in February. Family Communications Inc., the company that produced "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for WQED in Pittsburgh, said Friday the memorial service will be held May 3 in the auditorium of Heinz Hall in downtown Pittsburgh. Rogers died Feb. 27 at age 74 following a bout with stomach cancer. He had produced the children's show that appeared nationally on public television for more than 30 years. He was buried in a private ceremony March 1. The show always opened with Rogers donning a zip-up cardigan and sneakers and singing, "It's a beautiful day in this neighborhood." He would then talk about children's feelings and take his audience on a magical trolley ride into the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, where puppet creations — including X the Owl, King Friday XIII and Daniel Striped Tiger — interacted with each other and adults. An ordained Presbyterian minister, Rogers began producing the show in 1966, going national two years later. The final episode, which was taped in December 2000, aired in August 2001, though PBS affiliates continued to broadcast back episodes. ___

03-24-2003, 05:25 PM	#2
MonarC The truth will set you free Forum Fanatic Join Date: Dec 05, 2002 Location: 3rd Stone From The Sun Posts: 9,525	sad to see him pass Mr. Rogers was so cool I remember watching him as a kid R.I.P.

03-24-2003, 05:36 PM	#3
Pleasant Tomorrow Member Forum Addict Join Date: Feb 19, 2003 Location: New York Posts: 69,525	I'm so sorry about that...it's sad I remember watching him and everything when I was little.
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