For more than 30 years, Mister Roger’s Neighborhood aired daily into homes across America. Hosted by the soft-spoken minister, puppeteer, writer, and producer, Fred Rogers, Mister Roger’s Neighborhood gave children resources to learn and understand some of life’s heaviest topics.
Unique in its time then, and now, Mister Roger’s Neighborhood has always stood as a beacon of positivity in society. As the nation transformed around him, Fred Rogers never strayed from his belief in the importance of protecting childhood. In Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, director Morgan Neville explores not only the legacy of the show but the legacy of Rogers himself.
On Thursday, September 3 at 7:30 p.m., go beyond the zip-up cardigans and puppets in this intimate documentary of a man adored by millions. Won’t You Be My Neighbor? expertly weaves archival clips, personal footage, and interviews with friends, family, and Fred Rogers himself, reminding viewers why Rogers’ example of empathy, love, and patience is timeless.
WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits over the air in high definition on digital 36.1; Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, and Full Channel 08; Comcast 819HD and Verizon FiOS 18 / 518HD in MA; DirecTV 36, Dish Network 36.
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