Movie Description
Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor
(2004)Overview
Writer, producer, puppeteer, songwriter--America's Favorite Neighbor takes a thorough look at the career of legendary children's television host Fred Rogers. Produced for Pittsburgh's WQED, this informative documentary tracks his rise as floor manager for various NBC programs, such as Your Hit Parade, to the major awards he received later in life, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Along the way, he's seen launching public TV programs The Children's Corner, which featured a soon-to-be-famous puppet named King Friday, and Canada's MisteRogers. The latter, naturally, was followed by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which made its national debut in 1968, and would eventually became the longest running program in PBS history. Hosted by fellow Pennsylvania native Michael Keaton (Batman), who worked on his show in the early days, America's Favorite Neighbor is suitable for all ages, but is geared more towards adults, particularly parents and educators.
Featured Crew
- Producer : Joseph J. Kennedy IV,Rick Sebak,Margaret Whitmer
- Writer : Rick Sebak
- Editor : Kevin Conrad
- Cast : Michael Keaton,Fred Rogers
Cast
Himself
Himself (archive footage)
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Facts
Original TitleFred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor
Status Released
Release Information
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2004-01-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 40m
Production CompaniesWQED
Genres
- Documentary
- Family























