He subtly taught kids about race, equality, and tolerance in a segment where he simply paddled in a kids pool with one of his regular show guests (who was African American). There was also a time when he met a fully grown gorilla and engaged in some pretty amazing sign-language conversations. We see that he actually worked with prison inmates at one point. Maybe not as much and maybe with not as much success but he still did his best. Rogers had a gift and was able to tap into that, he could communicate with kids about serious matters.īut it wasn't just kids, Rogers did the same for adults apparently too. Yes kids aren't adults but they aren't completely stupid, they still understand things, they still feel and obviously have emotions. Rogers was able to connect with kids at a very personal level by seeing them as people, simple really. He didn't shy away from talking to the kids about such things like death, divorce, love, depression etc.Sure he did so with the aid of various puppets, songs, and some guests all within a little imaginary model neighborhood, but he still spoke about these subjects. Turns out Rogers dealt with serious issues. There was me thinking his show was a kind of long-running early variety show with different acts, cartoons, and guests. Not to mention all the odd little quirks and rituals he had.Īnother thing that surprised me was the content Rogers would confront children with. He came across as so sensitive and in-tune with kids that doubts couldn't help but form in my mind. Mind you I say that but I can't deny that watching this biopic did make me question the man at times. Behind the curtain Rogers was indeed still the same man who cared for educating and listening to children in a sensible way whilst upholding his strong religious Christian beliefs.and not in a creepy way. It almost seemed too good to be true that the kind, pragmatic, casual yet well-dressed person you saw TV was the same person off TV. I guess the first thing that surprised me was the fact that Rogers was in fact the same Mr. Some of the very few television programs that will live on forever (in their respective countries) having truly made a difference in so many people's lives. One of those long-running legendary shows for children that has amassed epic levels of respect, praise, awards, and memories for so many of all backgrounds (although the UK shows haven't run as long as the US ones). Rogers in the same kind of category as Sesame Street or Blue Peter here in the UK. Even when living in the US for that one year I never recall watching his show (as far as I can remember). Rogers so I am unable to deliver any real childhood memories. [Being British and having grown up in the UK (except in 1987 where I lived with my parents in the US for that year) I don't really have any experience with Mr.

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