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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Mister Rogers. Just the sound of his name brings calm. The softspoken television host rose to fame through the kids’ program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, where he taught viewers simple lessons. The ...

Lynn Johnson, Rogers' longtime photographer, tells PEOPLE the photos show exactly who Rogers was — a man who listened "without judgment" "Everything he did had a message, and he thought deeply about ...

It's a beautiful day, isn't it? I'd like to share something with you today, if I may. I've been watching some classic "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" episodes recently, reading books about its titular ...

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 ...

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 ...

"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 ...