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Editorial: PBS, NPR and being the helpers Mister Rogers talked about
After any tragedy or disaster, it is a virtual guarantee that someone will quote Fred Rogers. The man behind “Mister Rogers’ ...
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Mister Rogers Aired a Special Episode in 1981. How the Child Who Starred Then Is Honored with a New Character Now (Exclusive)
Today, his legacy is living on thanks to a new character on the Rogers-adjacent PBS KIDS children's television series, Donkey Hodie. This week, the show — produced by Fred Rogers Productions and ...
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Defunding PBS Will Shrink Learning Opportunities for Young Children
Research demonstrates that PBS content promotes school readiness, yet federal lawmakers seek to rescind funds for public ...
Paul Siefken: Public media’s impact isn’t make-believe
Imagine Pittsburgh without Mister Rogers. Without public television, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” would not exist. There ...
Mr. Rogers Aired a Special Episode in 1981. How the Child Who Starred Then Is Honored with a New Character Now (Exclusive)
Jeff Erlanger was a longtime fan of Fred Rogers before appearing on his show, and the two became friends for life ...