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The Truth Mobile visits Mr. Rogers' neighborhood and two Highland Park bad boys are back
Find out what happened when I took the Truth Mobile to Mr. Rogers' neighborhood before I reveal how two Highland Park bad ...
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Walking the beat in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
Francois Clemmons played the role of Officer Clemmons on the beloved children's program "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." Clemmons joined the cast of the show in 1968, becoming the first Black actor to ...
Mister Rogers Aired a Special Episode in 1981. How the Child Who Starred Then Is Honored with a New Character Now (Exclusive)
How a 1981 episode of 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' opened kids' eyes to one boy's story — and now inspires a new character ...
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How ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Introduced the ‘First Lady of Children’s Music’ to a Large National Audience
When musician Ella Jenkins appeared on the show, she brought Black diasporic music and her signature songs to televisions ...
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The True Story Of The Time Mr. Rogers Sued The KKK
In 1966, Mister Rogers secured his own show, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood ... played by Black actor François Clemmons, soaked their feet together in a kiddie pool. It was a simple gesture ...
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Walking the beat in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood
But there was one particular scene that Fred and I did, where he had his feet resting in this plastic pool on a hot day. (SOUNDBITE OF TV SHOW, "MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD") CLEMMONS ...