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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)
How a 1981 episode of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' opened kids' eyes to one boy's story — and now inspires a new character ...
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 ...
New ‘Donkey Hodie’ Character Is Helping Disabled Kids ‘Feel Seen and Celebrated'
Jeff is named in honor of Jeff Erlanger, a young guest who appeared on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in 1981. In the touching ...
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Mr. Rogers Aired a Special Episode in 1981. How the Child Who Starred Then Is Honored with a New Character Now (Exclusive)
This week, the show — produced by Fred Rogers Productions and Spiffy Pictures — introduced a new character, Jeff Mouse, who is named for Erlanger and uses a motorized wheelchair just like him ...
Local public media respond to White House attacks on PBS, NPR
The White House’s threat to pull funding from public television and radio has sparked concern among Pittsburgh-area public ...
Debunking the PBS Myth: What Happens if Trump Defunds It
If PBS was defunded by the Trump administration, it could impact rural communities and lower income households with children.
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Story Land introducing Neighbor Days for kids in June
New Hampshire’s best amusement park is offering families even more reasons to visit during the 2025 season as it debuts its most eventful season ever. It all begins ...