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(More customer reviews)I can still remember about 25 years ago throwing a huge temper tantrum, slamming my tiny hands hard against 70s-ish, tacky-looking, artificial wooden walls. My outrage: I missed an episode of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood". And yet it was certainly not the response that would have pleased my idol.
Now I look back and smile, not only because it's a little funny, but also because after many years of being "grown up" and asserting my "maturity", I am once again on the Mister Rogers bandwagon, perhaps even more so than when I was a child.
No doubt, it began in 1998 when I read Tom Junod's extensive (but worthwhile) article about him in the November issue of "Esquire". But this DVD has now put the icing on an already delicious cake. My only wish is that there could have been an interview with Tom Junod, the writer who was at least partly responsible for re-introducing Mister Rogers to the current pop culture.
Mister Rogers was the word gentleness made flesh. He was kind not only in front of the cameras, but even in his own private life. He was in fact the real deal! He was genuine with everyone regardless of age, economic position, or power. He talked to congressmen, co-workers, Joan Rivers, small children, and you and me all alike. He displayed a gentleness and genuiness that our world is not at all comfortable with and yet in dire need of, never more so than today.
I highly recommend this DVD to everyone. Even if you hated the man (it's hard to believe, but there are such people out there), or you're a skeptic, or a mocker. Mister Rogers could tame even the toughest audience, and if you're up to the challenge, you can see him do it over and over on this DVD. And lastly, I recommend this DVD to anyone who is just aching to see something decent on their television screen.
God blessed us.
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Fred Rogers America’s Favorite NeighborFred Rogers has been America’s favorite neighbor for more than 30 years on PBS… delighting, enlightening and reassuring children with his unique television programs.Now, his life and legacy are celebrated in this commemorative program full of treasured memories, rare vintage clips and behind-the-scenes footage from his 50 years in television.Hosted by:Michael Keaton.Program Content -A Beautiful Life in this neighborhood (2003) -Tonight Show (1983) -Tonight Show (1986) -Mister Rogers Goes to Washington (1969) -Creative Person:Fred Rogers (1967)Special Content -Arsenio Hall Show (1993) -Lifetime Achievement Award (1997) -Jeff Erlanger/TV Hall of Fame (1999) -Presidential Medal of Freedom (2002) -Backstage Memories (2003) -Meet Family Communications (2003) -"You Are Special"Winner of Parents’ Choice Gold Award 2004Proceeds benefit the Fred Rogers Fund and children’s programming on WQED
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