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Chelsea · 08-03-2008, 08:33 PM

http://savemisterrogers.com/

In June 2008, Public Broadcasting Service announced that it intends to soon change the way Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the beloved children’s television program, is distributed to member stations.

PBS will cease transmitting the program as part of their daily syndicated lineup beginning in September. Instead, PBS will provide member stations with a single Neighborhood episode on weekends. This unfortunate decision essentially silences the special nurturing voice of Mister Rogers in the daily lives of today’s children.

Local public television stations, who make the final decisions about which programs to offer and when to air them, can still opt to broadcast Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood each weekday, but they are much less likely to do so without the program being included in PBS’s syndicated feed.
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I can't believe PBS would so dramatically reduce the airings (once a week) of such a quality children's show. Especially with more crap than ever being targeted at kids, Mr. Rogers was what a children's TV show SHOULD be - and it's shameful PBS would pull it.

catlover79 · 08-03-2008, 09:11 PM

That's terrible!!!

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is timeless - the man may be gone but I think his messages should still be heard by the younger generations. Do you think anyone will ever put the show on DVD or maybe a cable network like Noggin will pick it up?

InspectorExstead · 08-03-2008, 09:12 PM

wow. that is so surprising because pbs used to show his show all the time. very sad to hear as well. mr. rogers is an important figure in children's lives & it's a shame they're not showing him as much. the younger kids who don't go to school during the week will be missing out.

Stormtracker TF · 08-03-2008, 11:44 PM

That's crap. Mr. Rogers was one of the few reasons I ever even watched PBS. He's legendary.

Pavan · 08-04-2008, 04:07 PM

Mister Rogers should be daily. Here is our story:

http://www.sitcomsonline.com/blog/20...ve-mister.html

The Great One · 08-04-2008, 04:53 PM

Wow! That's a shame that PBS would do that to such a great show. Mr. Rogers Neighborhood was always there for me when I was a little kid and gave me great comfort during many tough times.

80sTrivia · 08-04-2008, 05:04 PM

Wow... I can't imagine TV without Mr. Rogers soothing tone and important life lessons... How long before PBS goes from one show a week to none at all?

Chelsea · 08-04-2008, 08:41 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7-LkBE_CkM
The last two minutes of the clip are absolutely unbelievable.

Jude The Obscure · 08-04-2008, 08:54 PM

shameful!!!!!!

and sad, too, that a generation will grow up not knowing his warmth.
Like a generation has already missed out on Captain Kangaroo!

BarneyFife · 08-04-2008, 10:19 PM

I remember when i was in grade school, the teacher would roll this huge TV into our classroom and let us watch Mr. Rodgers. I loved it! I'm sure the kids these days would love to get the chance to do the samething.

MrCleveland · 08-04-2008, 10:31 PM

I'm still hoping that they would replay 'The Electric Company' The original 'Zoom', Classic 'Sesame Street', with 'Mr. Rogers'.

Looks like Mr. Rogers is spinning in his grave.

I wonder what will happen when "The Lawrence Welk Show" is off of PBS? (I can see it now, all these blue-hairs with torches saying "Give us Lawrence Welk"!)

catlover79 · 08-04-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

I'm still hoping that they would replay 'The Electric Company' The original 'Zoom', Classic 'Sesame Street', with 'Mr. Rogers'.

Looks like Mr. Rogers is spinning in his grave.

I wonder what will happen when "The Lawrence Welk Show" is off of PBS? (I can see it now, all these blue-hairs with torches saying "Give us Lawrence Welk"!)

It would be like the pilot episode of WKRP where all the old people were protesting the format change. "We demand an on-air apology to Lawrence Welk!"

Speaking of old PBS shows, I'd also like to see The Letter People and 3-2-1 Contact again. The classics are just gathering dust!!!

Schmoopie · 08-05-2008, 01:56 AM

This is terrible news! I cannot believe that PBS would choose to do something like that! Mr. Rogers is classic TV!

EighteenMinutes · 08-07-2008, 12:13 AM

Wow...horrible news, indeed...

Sophia's Wrinkles · 08-07-2008, 12:20 AM

I have to think this is some sort of bizarre publicity stunt. There is no way PBS does not realize that this will cause a backlash.

08-03-2008, 08:33 PM	#1
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Save Mr. Rogers Neighborhood! http://savemisterrogers.com/ In June 2008, Public Broadcasting Service announced that it intends to soon change the way Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the beloved children’s television program, is distributed to member stations. PBS will cease transmitting the program as part of their daily syndicated lineup beginning in September. Instead, PBS will provide member stations with a single Neighborhood episode on weekends. This unfortunate decision essentially silences the special nurturing voice of Mister Rogers in the daily lives of today’s children. Local public television stations, who make the final decisions about which programs to offer and when to air them, can still opt to broadcast Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood each weekday, but they are much less likely to do so without the program being included in PBS’s syndicated feed. ======== I can't believe PBS would so dramatically reduce the airings (once a week) of such a quality children's show. Especially with more crap than ever being targeted at kids, Mr. Rogers was what a children's TV show SHOULD be - and it's shameful PBS would pull it.
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08-03-2008, 09:11 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	That's terrible!!! Mister Rogers' Neighborhood is timeless - the man may be gone but I think his messages should still be heard by the younger generations. Do you think anyone will ever put the show on DVD or maybe a cable network like Noggin will pick it up?
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08-03-2008, 09:12 PM	#3
InspectorExstead Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 29, 2001 Location: The Golden State Posts: 12,902	wow. that is so surprising because pbs used to show his show all the time. very sad to hear as well. mr. rogers is an important figure in children's lives & it's a shame they're not showing him as much. the younger kids who don't go to school during the week will be missing out.
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08-03-2008, 11:44 PM	#4
Stormtracker TF Happy Easter! Moderator Forum Idol Join Date: Jul 19, 2002 Location: Detroit, Michigan Posts: 102,598	That's crap. Mr. Rogers was one of the few reasons I ever even watched PBS. He's legendary.
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08-04-2008, 04:53 PM	#6
The Great One Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Aug 29, 2006 Posts: 6,378	Wow! That's a shame that PBS would do that to such a great show. Mr. Rogers Neighborhood was always there for me when I was a little kid and gave me great comfort during many tough times.
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08-04-2008, 05:04 PM	#7
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08-04-2008, 08:41 PM	#8
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7-LkBE_CkM The last two minutes of the clip are absolutely unbelievable.

08-04-2008, 08:54 PM	#9
Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,519	shameful!!!!!! and sad, too, that a generation will grow up not knowing his warmth. Like a generation has already missed out on Captain Kangaroo!

08-04-2008, 10:19 PM	#10
BarneyFife Retired Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 02, 2008 Posts: 8,459	I remember when i was in grade school, the teacher would roll this huge TV into our classroom and let us watch Mr. Rodgers. I loved it! I'm sure the kids these days would love to get the chance to do the samething.
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08-04-2008, 10:31 PM	#11
MrCleveland Drew Carey from Hell Forum Star Join Date: Nov 10, 2007 Location: The City of Cleveland, in The State of Cleveland, in The United States of Cleveland Posts: 14,222	I'm still hoping that they would replay 'The Electric Company' The original 'Zoom', Classic 'Sesame Street', with 'Mr. Rogers'. Looks like Mr. Rogers is spinning in his grave. I wonder what will happen when "The Lawrence Welk Show" is off of PBS? (I can see it now, all these blue-hairs with torches saying "Give us Lawrence Welk"!)
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08-05-2008, 01:56 AM	#13
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08-07-2008, 12:13 AM	#14
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08-07-2008, 12:20 AM	#15
Sophia's Wrinkles Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Aug 16, 2002 Posts: 460	I have to think this is some sort of bizarre publicity stunt. There is no way PBS does not realize that this will cause a backlash.