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Officer Clemmons Reflects on Lessons Learned from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood

Officer Clemmons Reflects on Lessons Learned from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood

FromCBS Mornings on the Go


Officer Clemmons Reflects on Lessons Learned from Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood

FromCBS Mornings on the Go

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Jun 1, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Francois Clemmons made history as one of the first African American actors to have a recurring role on a children's television program when he was cast as "Officer Clemmons" on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Clemmons joins CBS News' Jamie Wax to discuss his new book "Officer Clemmons: A Memoir" and the lessons he learned from Fred Rogers. Plus, Clemmons shares how racism and homophobia have impacted his life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Released:
Jun 1, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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