“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” is known by almost everyone regardless of age. Fred Rogers was the mastermind behind the brilliant children’s program. He had a special affinity for young children, especially those suffering adversity. There was a solution for everything that typically involved a smile and gentle words of encouragement. In one episode, Mr. Rogers sat in a chair and blew bubbles.
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To see a grown man playing with bubbles is somehow very soothing. Like the bubbles, you can almost feel your problems drifting away. Mr. Rogers reminds us that we are never too old for play and certainly not for bubbles. His cheerful manner and calm tones have soothed children for over thirty years.
Fred Rogers testified in Congress when funding for public broadcasting was threatened. Using the same calm speaking voice, his six-minute testimony swayed even the most stalwart opponents. So when Mr. Rogers sits in a chair with a bottle of bubbles, what else would you do but join him?
His messages and lessons are timeless. Tom Hanks portrayed the iconic figure in the full-length movie “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” While preparing for the role, the star took advice from Fred’s wife, Joanne. Fred’s beliefs in providing good, high-quality educational entertainment for children continued throughout his career.
The quiet man built an empire around delivering a positive and wholesome message to children. His legacy is one of love and understanding. When a man like Mr. Rogers tells you there’s never a wrong time to blow bubbles, you can believe him. If you were born at any point from 1968 through 2001 and beyond, you no doubt grew up visiting “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.”
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