Fred Rogers, who for more than 30 years touched the lives of children and parents as host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, died of stomach cancer Thursday at age 74. From 1968 to 2000, Rogers opened a ...

Fred Rogers is stil remembered for his dedication to instilling kindness, compassion and self-esteem in kids 22 years after his death. The iconic host of the children’s program Mister Rogers’ ...

* What he was like as a kid: Fred Rogers was fat, and he often was sick with hay fever. He once spent the whole summer inside in the air conditioning because of his allergies. * A person who made a ...

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We sure could use a big dose of Mr. Rogers today. It was 22 years ago on Aug. 31, 2001 that PBS aired the last original episode of the best children’s show on TV, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Since ...

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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 ...

Portrait of American educator and television personality Fred Rogers (1928 - 2003) of the television series 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood,' circa 1980s. (Photo by Fotos International/Courtesy of Getty ...