15+ Surprising Facts About ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ That You Didn’t Know

Published on June 25, 2017
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Mr. Rogers Actually Hated Children’s Television

No, really, he did. However that’s precisely why he pursued his own children’s show. Rogers despised how senseless and silly children’s shows were, they also didn’t deliver any kind of message either. Therefore Mr. Rogers stepped up and while he didn’t preach environmental education, he did treat children like they were capable of learning. And that made all the difference.

Mr. Rogers Hated Childrens Television.

Mr. Rogers Hated Childrens Television.

The Reason

If you’ve ever watched even a split second of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood then you remember a couple things. Mr. Rogers explained absolutely everything he did, and with a slow, clear, soft voice. The reason? A young blind girl wrote to show and requested that he do so. Dear Fred Rogers agreed.

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There Was A Touching Reason Mr. Rogers Explained Everything.

There Was A Touching Reason Mr. Rogers Explained Everything.