Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, a beloved children’s TV show hosted by Fred Rogers for nearly 40 years, started as a local broadcast with a $30 budget per episode and grew to an internationally syndicated program. Rogers emphasized the importance of talking about emotions with children and addressed many issues they faced. The show had a simple […]
Mr. Rogers’ famous cardigans were handmade by his mother. One of them is now in the Smithsonian Museum. He was colorblind and worked in children’s television, but was also a Presbyterian pastor and a vegetarian who died of stomach cancer in 2003. The popular children’s television series Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood always began with its host, […]
The Roy Rogers is a non-alcoholic drink made with cola and grenadine syrup, named after the cowboy singer and actor. It is served with a maraschino cherry and sometimes lemon wedges. It was created as a child-friendly alternative to alcoholic drinks. A Roy Rogers is a soft drink named after the cowboy singer and actor […]
Ginger Rogers was a talented actress, dancer, singer, and athlete. She gained fame for her screen appearances with Fred Astaire, but also had a successful career in dramatic roles. She was also an accomplished painter, sculptor, and public speaker. Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) was a talented and elegant woman, most often remembered for her screen appearances […]
Fred Rogers, a universally loved and respected figure, was an ordained Presbyterian minister who used television to teach children about their world and themselves. His show, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” was the longest running PBS program ever and focused on consistency, music, and teaching valuable lessons. Rogers’ greatest achievement was helping kids learn to like each […]
