Sad day in the neighborhood-- Mr. Rogers...

[Teejay32]

Oh...I know it's bizarre, but I am so upset. I watched his show faithfully when I was little, he was a calm and gentle presence and said every show "I'll be back." And he always was.

 

[Cindy B]

My kids (5 and 8) still watch the shows.. when he would go to pick out a sweater.. they would call out colors.. red, blue, green.. and they would cheer if he picked the color they shouted out...

My mom says I used to kiss the TV when Mr. Rogers was on...

 

[cgcw]

Mr. Rogers has such an impact on the kids....I certainly hope they continue to air Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. He is in our prayers.

 

[robinb]

I watched Mr. Rogers as an older child when my sister was young. Now, my 3 year old DD watches him almost every day. Since his show has not been in production for a couple of years, I'm sure that our local PBS station will continue to broadcast his shows through the end of the season.

 

[fklhou]

I was extremely sorry to hear about this also.

 

[MerryPoppins]

I'm sorry to hear that he has crossed over. He made the world a better place and had a wonderful, quiet way of explaining things to children.

I'm sure he will live on through his television show and touch many more children through the years. Thank you Mr. Rogers!

 

[olena]

 

[SonjaB]

I absolutely loved that man when I was a little girl. It just breaks my heart to lose him.

 

[goofygirl]

I cant think of anyone other man who had such a way of communicating , and making young people feel good (with the exception of Walt Disney) than Fred Rogers. Watching his show had a real effect on me as a child. HE is what made the show special. There was no high tech effects or glitz , or "in your face" hoopla that plague so many kids' shows today. He was very understated. And it worked!

 

[grinningghost]

This has me really bummed out today. Mr. Rogers was my favorite when I was a little kid. A few years ago I wrote to him for an autograph and he was so kind. He sent two autographed photos for me and DD. He wrote me a wonderful letter which was handsigned, and threw in all kinds of other goodies. This is one man who didn't have to pass go and collect $200 - he went straight to heaven.

 

[Annie&Hallie'sMom]

Here was a man who truly ministered unto the little children.

 

[catsrule]