On May 22, 1981, for the finale of the show’s 12th season, Mister Rogers visited Sesame Street. With apologies to the Aven ...

At the heart of Rogers’ worldview was a simple yet powerful belief: every person is special and deserving of love.

How will the beloved PBS host navigate the big, expensive world that is California as he attempts to find a new “beautiful ...

Before Fred Rogers became a beloved children's television host, he overcame a difficult childhood that enabled him to show deep empathy toward others Yes, he did. An only child until a sister was ...

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The first lecture of the Oakland Town Hall 63rd season will feature author Maxwell King. King will discuss one of the most influential figures in the history of television and in the lives of millions ...

"Many times when we were traveling, I saw him get down on a knee to speak to a child so he could look the child in the eye. He wasn’t a star. He was Fred" A new photo exhibit offers never-before-seen ...

Mister Rogers. Just the sound of his name brings calm. The softspoken television host rose to fame through the kids’ program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, where he taught viewers simple lessons. The ...