Before Fred Rogers became a beloved children's television host, he overcame a difficult childhood that enabled him to show deep empathy toward others Yes, he did. An only child until a sister was ...

The first lecture of the Oakland Town Hall 63rd season will feature author Maxwell King. King will discuss one of the most influential figures in the history of television and in the lives of millions ...

Ellen Riggle revisits Mister Rogers through a queer lens, revealing how even radical empathy once came with conditions and ...

I’ll confess, even as a young child I never cared much for Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood. I tended to be attracted to the comparatively flashier fare of Sesame Street or The Electric Company. Then, when I ...

David Newell, the actor who portrayed Mr. McFeely on the classic children’s program “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” spoke with sister station WTAE Channel 4 in an interview that aired Sunday. He spoke ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Generations of Americans grew up with ...

"Many times when we were traveling, I saw him get down on a knee to speak to a child so he could look the child in the eye. He wasn’t a star. He was Fred" A new photo exhibit offers never-before-seen ...