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How Mister Rogers' faith shaped his idea of children's television

  • Written by L. Benjamin Rolsky, Adjunct Professor of History, Religion, and Anthropology, Monmouth University
How Mister Rogers' faith shaped his idea of children's televisionFred Rogers rehearses with some of his puppet friends in Pittsburgh,.Gene J. Puskarg/AP

The beloved children’s television icon Fred Rogers – who is played by actor Tom Hanks in the upcoming film “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” – entered the world of children’s programming during an era of massive political...

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