Mister Rogers: A Biography of the Wonderful Life of Fred Rogers
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At it's peak, over 8% of every household in America was tuned into "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Mister Rogers wholesome message inspired millions of kids to do better.
Millions knew the TV personality, but few knew the man behind the cardigan. This book gives a glimpse into what inspired the man who captivated so
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Mister Rogers - Jennifer Warner
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Prologue
Fred Rogers was one of the most beloved children's television hosts during the 1960's through the 1990's. He was most famous for his show, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, where he talked to children directly through the television in his trademark slow manner of speech and zippered cardigans.
The compassionate persona he emitted through the television was not an act, as Fred Rogers the person deeply cared about children and their education. He viewed television as not mere entertainment, but as a tool for self-reflection as well as a means of real communication.
His genuine way of communicating with not only children, but also adults, touched the hearts of everyone he met, and his legacy of kindness has since been passed on by those who knew him.
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Childhood and Education
Family and Early Years
Frederick Rogers was born on March 28, 1928 to James and Nancy Rogers at his grandparents’ house in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. His mother was the only child of Fred McFeely, who later became Fred's closest relative.
His parents were intensely religious, and Fred grew up highly influenced by the Christian faith. His father worked at the family brick company and taught Fred Rogers his valuable work ethic. The company was called the McFeely Brick Company, and was started by Fred's grandfather. Eventually, James Rogers bought the company and took over the leadership responsibilities for the elder McFeely.
His mother, Nancy, frequently volunteered at the hospital as a nurse's aide and loved taking care of people. Both his mother and father were well known and well-loved in the town. Fred had many memories of his mother's caring nature, including watching her take care of World War II troops and making everyone in their family hand knit sweaters every Christmas. Because of his mother, Fred developed a fondness for sweaters and always requested a zippered one for the next year. These were the same sweaters that he eventually became known for wearing on Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood, and, according to his interview with Karen Herman, until his mother died every single sweater he wore on the show was hand knit by her.
He grew up in Pittsburgh with a particularly large family but was especially close to his grandparents during his childhood years. He spent long days with his grandfather, who allowed him to roam, play and express himself freely in a way that had an impact on Fred Rogers even when he became older. In his interview for Emmy TV Legends, he recalls one memory in which his grandfather told him that he made his day better just by being himself. This, of course, made Fred feel truly special and loved. When he became older, he still remembered that feeling and made it his mission in life to pass it on to others.
When Fred was eleven, his parents adopted a six month old baby girl whom they named Elaine, and Fred became an older brother. He tremendously enjoyed having a sibling, and Elaine turned out to be quite a mischief maker. It was rumoured that one of the puppets on his television show, Mister Rogers’ Neighbourhood, was named after Elaine.
Hobbies and Interests
As a child, Fred had a lot of trouble expressing his feelings. He often felt isolated from other children, and sometimes even adults. He got sick often, and was made fun of for being overweight. His shy and quiet nature didn't help him connect with other children, and when he expressed