Gregg Behr’s family had four channels to choose from while he was growing up in the 1970s. Though there wasn’t much to choose ...

Clemmons recalled joining the cast in 1968 after Fred Rogers heard him sing in church. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST) FRANCOIS CLEMMONS: Fred came to me and said, I have this idea.

Francois Clemmons played Officer Clemmons on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for 25 years. He was the first African American actor to have a recurring role on a kids TV series. Clemmons recalled joining ...

Clemmons recalled joining the cast in 1968 after Fred Rogers heard him sing in church. FRANCOIS CLEMMONS: Fred came to me and said, I have this idea. You could be a police officer. That kind of ...