Mr. Rogers is Getting His Own Stamp

Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

Such a nice piece of news. The "Mr. Rogers" stamp wil be unveiled in March at the Pittsburgh TV studio where the award-winning children's show was produced.

Fred Rogers will share the stamp with "King Friday", one of his many puppet characters.

"Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" was such an affirming, yet soothing show for children. Tranquillizing for adults too. Mr. Rogers just radiated goodness, uprightness, intellectual curiosity. All qualities you'd want to see beamed at children, especially children who might be a little lost and needy.

A well-deserved honor to the memory of a wonderful man!

Justice4all · ‎12-22-2013

Hooray for Mr Rogers! He was a calming influence that is missing in today's kiddie media!

nun ya · ‎03-09-2010

I grew up in Pittsburgh watching him. He was the best!!

qualitygal · ‎10-04-2010

It pains me when awards or rewards of this kind, aren't known about by the person it's about. I'm glad he gets it.

In Pinterest yesterday, I came across a bunch of stuff from the 60's. There was a picture of The Captain, Mr. Greenjeans, Dancing Bear, Bunny Rabbit and Mr. Moose, I think that was it. They had the old candies, and roller skates with keys, old phones, 45's on a player, an old cash register, etc. Red wax lips and waxy pop bottles. That was just some of it. Had old rollers and popbeads, I couldn'teven make it to the bottom of the page. My mind went into a brain cramp remembering all that stuff. I OD'd on it. LOL Even the cartoons, Roy Rogers, Sky King, see, brain freeze!!!

Citrine1 · ‎03-09-2010

Beautiful, well said post @Oznell. He was quite a man. If anyone is interested, there is a touching documentary out there called "Mr. Rogers and Me". It was made by a young man who was Mr. Rogers real life neighbor. It's been several years since I've seen it, but I recall really enjoying it.

Noel7 · ‎03-09-2010

My daughter grew up with Mr. Rogers, we both just loved him. He was such a kind man and, I am proud to say, for those who may not know, he was a Presbyterian minister.

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Oznell · ‎11-08-2014

Just seeing that beatific smile-- it's a mood-lifter!

Sweetbay magnolia · ‎04-14-2013

Iconic. And so was some of the comedy that arose from it. References like that, that are widely-recognized, are truly culture-changing, maybe defining.

Cogito ergo sum

Yahooey · ‎07-09-2010

I watched the show when I was older (college)( - it was very soothing. I didn't care for the puppets since I found them creepy. I did enjoy when they showed how things are made such as Crayola Crayons and tricycles. I still like to see how things are made. I was bummed when I went to Hershey Park thinking I was going to see an actual factory.