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Brett Ferino · 05-06-2003, 07:23 AM

World According To Mister Rogers," a collection of Fred Rogers' "inspirational sayings, advice and anecdotes," will be published this October by Hyperion

"Fred Rogers' messages — that we respect each other's uniqueness, that we be gentle with each other, that we understand that feeling frightened or sad are part of feeling human — will live beyond him in this small but powerful book," Hyperion President Bob Miller said Monday.

From 1968 to 2000, Rogers, an ordained Presbyterian minister, produced "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" at Pittsburgh public television station WQED. The final new episode, which was taped in December 2000, aired in August 2001, though Public Broadcasting Service affiliates continued to air back episodes.

Rogers composed his own songs for the show and began each episode in a set made to look like a comfortable living room, singing, "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood," as he donned sneakers and a zip-up cardigan.

Rogers died in February at age 74, following a bout with stomach cancer.

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Family Ties Forever! · 03-30-2004, 05:54 PM

I can't imagine Mr. Rogers writing a book. I never liked Mr. Rogers. Why did he have to change his shoes and sweater, couldn't he do that a head of time? When I was little my brother and I weren't allowed to watch Mr. Rogers. Mr. Rogers had some serious issues. Both he and Pee-Wee Herman (spelling?) were just too weird.

AKA · 03-30-2004, 06:00 PM

Then why bump up a thread about him that's almost a year old?

Hollow · 03-30-2004, 08:34 PM

*holds up a 10-foot axe* would the person who keeps bumping up pointless threads that just take up space and confuse everyone please step forward?

05-06-2003, 07:23 AM	#1
Brett Ferino Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 18, 2000 Location: PA Posts: 3,782	World of Mr. Rogers to be published World According To Mister Rogers," a collection of Fred Rogers' "inspirational sayings, advice and anecdotes," will be published this October by Hyperion "Fred Rogers' messages — that we respect each other's uniqueness, that we be gentle with each other, that we understand that feeling frightened or sad are part of feeling human — will live beyond him in this small but powerful book," Hyperion President Bob Miller said Monday. From 1968 to 2000, Rogers, an ordained Presbyterian minister, produced "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" at Pittsburgh public television station WQED. The final new episode, which was taped in December 2000, aired in August 2001, though Public Broadcasting Service affiliates continued to air back episodes. Rogers composed his own songs for the show and began each episode in a set made to look like a comfortable living room, singing, "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood," as he donned sneakers and a zip-up cardigan. Rogers died in February at age 74, following a bout with stomach cancer. ___

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Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Star Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,216	I can't imagine Mr. Rogers writing a book. I never liked Mr. Rogers. Why did he have to change his shoes and sweater, couldn't he do that a head of time? When I was little my brother and I weren't allowed to watch Mr. Rogers. Mr. Rogers had some serious issues. Both he and Pee-Wee Herman (spelling?) were just too weird.
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03-30-2004, 08:34 PM	#4
Hollow Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 16, 2001 Posts: 30,418	holds up a 10-foot axe would the person who keeps bumping up pointless threads that just take up space and confuse everyone please step forward?
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