So, I’ve always been intrigued with Mr. Rogers. I’ve found it cool that Michael Keaton got his start as a stage hand on the show. I agree with him on his footwear, understanding needing to move around a lot at work and not make noise (when he first started as a puppeteer was when he donned the sneakers). I’m impressed that he never once did a commercial endorsement, only promoting non-profit organizations. I’m even blown away that his advice, recording a TV show to watch later with your family, was the swaying argument to make VCRs legal (and so you weren’t taxed for each recording you made).
And did you watch Mr. Rogers challenge the Senate about trust in 1969? For the record, I almost punched the computer screen (but then wondered what my sweatered mentor would think) when a Senator asked Mr. Rogers if he’d feel better if he read his statement. When Mr. Rogers is talking, you don’t interrupt, fool.
But here comes the biggest decision you will make this week:
What was the best Picture Picture mini-segment (click here for a review)?
Facebook stalkers can find the quiz here.
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For the record, I’ve always liked the episode where he showed Lynn Swann (sp?–football player) doing ballet.