Fred Rogers

Fred Rogers

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Chatter, Fred Rogers, Kidnappings in Nigeria

Episode: Chatter, Fred Rogers, Kidnappings in Nigeria

  • Jul 9, 2021 8:00 pm
  • 17:44 mins

For more than 30 years, Mr. Fred Rogers looked out from TV screens and connected with children via his show Mr. Rodgers’s Neighborhood. And it wasn’t just an act for him: off-camera, he responded personally to every fan letter. And he was a dedicated pen pal to friends, families, and acquaintances. But the story of these letters isn’t well known; journalist Court Mann had to spend a year researching it and bringing it to light. (Originally aired: November 3rd, 2020) (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)