What was TV star Mr. Rogers' first name?

Mr. Rogers first name was Fred. Born on March 20, 1928, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Fred Rogers was a puppeteer and ordained minister who became the host of the TV program Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. With a degree in music composition, he wrote 200 songs for the show, including the theme, "It's a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood." He was honored with numerous awards and accolades for his dedication to children via television. Several buildings and artworks in Pennsylvania are dedicated to his memory, and the Smithsonian Institution displays one of his trademark sweaters as a "Treasure of American History".

Fred Rogers was greatly loved as the host of the public television show, Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood; it ran on PBS from 1968 to 2001.

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klmilles

For those not familiar with Mister Rogers, he was a pioneer in children's TV and remained true to educating and entertaining children with peaceful images. He always encouraged thinking, curiosity and peaceful resolutions. He was a wonderful role model.

billyboy915

It might have been nice to inxkude the date he passed away with his birthdate. Fred Mcfeely Rogers (March 20, 1928 – February 27, 2003) He was 3 weeks shy of his 75th birthday.

hector tubens

"Won't you be my neighbor"?

Joseph A. Robitaille

What a beautiful and inspirational character Mr. Roger's was.

Diane Herbert Wall

I lived two doors away from him in Pittsburgh.

cgrhm

I loved Mr. Rogers as a child. He came on after Sesame Street. I was made fun of because he was considered a total nerd. He only became popular when those kids who made fun of him grew up.