Fred Rogers was able to turn a roomful of hardened Hollywood veterans into crying children within a few seconds. I’ve seen this clip a million times and I’m always bawling by the end. This was truly a man of God.
There were actually some politicians that wanted to cut PBS federal funding money and that would have shut down his show along with Sesame St. How insane is that!
His wife did say he could have a temper at home, but he had positive ways to manage it. Fred Rogers said when he felt angry he would go to the piano and play music to take care of the anger.
Out of anyone I can think of in the modern consciousness, he certainly did the best job of embodying the spirit of Jesus. "For a long time I wondered why I felt like bowing when people showed their appreciation for the work that I've been privileged to do, and I've come to understand that those of us who bow are probably - whether we know it or not - acknowledging the presence of the Eternal in our neighbor." - Fred Rogers
Most celebrities today would talk about themselves or their political rants, Mister Rogers gets the highest esteemed award, and makes it about others. This guy is pure good.
…you do realize that this speech, and Mr. Roger’s show in general is very political right? Saying to someone “I love you, and you’re special, just the way you are” is a revolutionary act in our society.
I stumbled upon this just recently. I really did close my eyes and thought about my parents that adopted me. If it wasn't them I would have been dead or in jail. I love my them and they loved me when no one else did.... And yes this guy did shed a tear.
“And then he lifted his wrist, and looked at the audience, and looked at his watch, and said softly, “I’ll watch the time,” and there was, at first, a small whoop from the crowd, a giddy, strangled hiccup of laughter, as people realized that he wasn’t kidding, that Mister Rogers was not some convenient eunuch but rather a man, an authority figure who actually expected them to do what he asked… and so they did. One second, two seconds, three seconds… and now the jaws clenched, and the bosoms heaved, and the mascara ran, and the tears fell upon the beglittered gathering like rain leaking down a crystal chandelier, and Mister Rogers finally looked up from his watch and said, “May God be with you” to all his vanquished children.” - Esquire.
This is the highest honor anyone can have, to obtain a lifetime achievement award. And he makes it about the importance of others. No one can hold a candle to this man. He was the real deal.
I was lucky as a kid I got to meet him back in 1973. He was loving and caring and made me feel like I was part of his family. He sat down and talked with me for over 30 minutes. I’ll never forget how wonderful he was.
my favorite part of this video is the audience making some noise when he says 10 seconds of silence, then suddenly realizing he was serious and shutting the hell up.
He really was a special man. So loving, compassionate and good heart. I watched his show when I was a small child in the 70s. I had a strict, domineering tough guy father. Most men I knew then (uncles, neighbors etc) were harsh and intimidating to a little girl like myself. I had never seen a man so gentle and kind. Happy memories from my childhood watching him.
I graduated high school in 1991, my first child was born in 1993 and the second in 1997. We were all his neighbors. This was a beautiful memory for us ..thank you.
I couldn't wait to watch Mr. Rogers every morning when I was a little girl. He made such a positive impact, at a time when home life was not very happy. Because of him. I knew i mattered..I remember hugging the tv set during the ending song when he would say he'd be back tomorrow. It's like we had a personal appointment and I was going to be there!
How sweet. I am glad he made your childhood brighter. Same here. My home circumstances were not great either as a child. He did bring comfort and calm to us.
Probably the most genuine man that ever lived. To spend his entire adult life to help children learn the values in life and to love each other is most remarkable. Mister Rogers has more class and dignity in his little finger than all the psychopaths and self-absorbing celebrities in that entire auditorium.
Even in such a moment of personal triumph, he insisted that the moment be shared with everyone there Even to a group of adults, some jaded by the stress of Hollywood, adulthood, and personal strife, he never wanted anything less than to make the world brighter
I like the story I heard of the thieves who stole his car and then returned it back on the curb with a note saying, "we didn't realize it was you". Man made an impact on people.
I love this video, but I dislike the trend of a lot of songs, movie clips, and moments like this turning off their comment section. Part of the magic is hearing people’s stories and memories about the clip.
It's not a trend, you can blame TH-cam and coppa for that. Basically anything that could possibly in the most vague man or relate to children, has to follow certain guidelines and TH-cam or they run the risk of their channel being shut down permanently. So with something like a kid show or with a lot of other stuff that touched on stuff like that they had to turn disable comments because otherwise their channel could be forcibly shut down by youtube. If you look at the copper restrictions it's absolutely b*******.
The only person to make a speech that can not only leave an everlasting impact on you, but one that makes everyone feel good about themselves. Nobody can do that other than Fred Rogers
I really loved Mr Rogers growing up. He speaks to my inner child. He was very special. No one like him ever. This is well deserved. He made my childhood better. Even now as an older person he brings tears to my eyes when I listen to him. It's you I like.....iconic.......Thank you Fred Rogers for you being you. and helping us to believe in ourselves. Love & Light
Esquire Magazine's take was excellent "Mister Rogers went onstage to accept Emmy's Lifetime Achievement Award, and there, in front of all the soap-opera stars and talk-show sinceratrons, in front of all the jutting man-tanned jaws and jutting saltwater bosoms, he made his small bow and said into the microphone, 'All of us have special ones who have loved us into being. Would you just take, along with me, ten seconds to think of the people who have helped you become who you are ... Ten seconds of silence.' And then he lifted his wrist, and looked at the audience, and looked at his watch, and said softly, 'I'll watch the time,' and there was, at first, a small whoop from the crowd, a giddy, strangled hiccup of laughter, as people realized that he wasn't kidding, that Mister Rogers was not some convenient eunuch but rather a man, an authority figure who actually expected them to do what he asked … and so they did. One second, two seconds, three seconds … and now the jaws clenched, and the bosoms heaved, and the mascara ran, and the tears fell upon the beglittered gathering like rain leaking down a crystal chandelier, and Mister Rogers finally looked up from his watch and said, 'May God be with you' to all his vanquished children."
I came from a broken but Mr.Rogers was there when I was sad , lonely ,depressed , Suicidal ,Mr.Rogers kept me going. Now I'm. The person I won't to be. I'm in a good place thank Mr.Rogers for being u on screen & off. R.I.P MR.ROGERS U WILL MISSED BUT FORGOTTEN
How many people can bring the house to silence during their acceptance speech? How many can bring people to tears? I am from Pittsburgh, and he is such an icon. Such a genuine person. I met him once, for two minutes, in July 1996, when I worked at Carnegie Science Center. I got to tell him I grew up watching him. He smiled that big smile of his.
Fred Rogers was the definition of kindness. It's not as if kindness is rare...but his kindness shown so brightly because he was in the spotlight, a place usually reserved for attention hounds and self promoters. Mr. Rogers would have none of that. To the world's kind people who are not in the spotlight, Fred Rogers salutes you.
Mr, Rogers might be gone, but he is never forgotten . I raised my children and grandchildren on his pleasant and lovely words and actions. PBS should always maintain the neighborhood started by Fred Rogers.
You know if you ever have trouble reminding yourself of those special people. Just remember that Fred is one of them. And I don't think he even needs to see you now to know you're wonderful and special just the way you are
I will always hold Fred Rogers in my heart. The Neighborhood was on in the afternoon in my area, and I watched everyday. Even as a teenager, I occasionally tune in, especially when I was having a rough time dealing with life. His calm, patient manner, genuine kindness, and belief that we were all special soothed my wounds and comforted me. All the lessons that he taught us, without even appearing to be teaching, are still anchored in the souls of so many of us. In my darkest times, just remembering that he genuinely loved *all* of us, whether we ever met him or not, kept me going. A truly good human being, who blessed everyone with his love and caring ❤️
I watched this speech of mister Roger's and it reminded me of the time that tv kids shows were so innocent and good to watch. Unfortunately that time has passed in America. Thank you fred Roger's 🙏
Make no mistake, that is genuine tribute applause from that show-business audience. Fred's television work with children represented all that is good and wholesome and pure in this world, and it should be glorified.
Watching this as Vladimir Putin wages ruthless war and devastation across Ukraine, the differences between the very best and very worst are astoundingly vast.
I really loved Mr. Rogers. If it wasn’t for this God-send of a man, my childhood would have been even more unpleasant than it was originally. It couldn’t be more evident in this day and time (2024) that we need more Fred Rogers’ on TV in to carry that special light ✨✨ into our children’s lives just as we had
We live in divisive times so it'a sometimes very hard to find common ground. But one of the few things basically everyone can agree on is Fred Rogers. He opened a barrier between us all regardless of our petty differences. Proof positive that love and kindness are infinitely more powerful than anger and hate. Fred appealed to everything inside us that is good and decent.
I remember watching Mr. Rogers neighborhood but I never watched it for very long because I always wanted to go outside and play and I now realize that it only took a moment for him to make you feel better about youself.
What a beautiful speech it makes me think about people that have been in my life that helped me who believed in me. One of the people outside of my parents what's my math teacher Mr Bruce noblitt. He was the only one who really got it through to my head the the math that I cried about because I didn't understand and he asked me was I going to give up as I was welled up with tears I felt so embarrassed that I didn't understand but he got through to me and I did end up graduating. I graduated late but I graduated
Pretty cool to actually see all those millionaires and people of power be lead into a moment to think about those who have come before them with only a tenth of a fraction of their own wealth, sacrificed for that person, and now they are in those very seats as the 1%. Rogers was a powerful man in his simple convictions.
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Fred Rogers was able to turn a roomful of hardened Hollywood veterans into crying children within a few seconds. I’ve seen this clip a million times and I’m always bawling by the end. This was truly a man of God.
You can't deny Mr. Rogers TRUTH
Who was the guy presenting him with the award
@@inukprasad2692 The guy from Shawshank Redemption, Tim Robbins.
@@thecawdsquad875 Great introduction indicating the respect Tim Robbins has for Mr.Rogers
Yes he was🙏💯
I never heard one bad thing about this man. He truly was a blessing from God.
There were actually some politicians that wanted to cut PBS federal funding money and that would have shut down his show along with Sesame St. How insane is that!
🙏 amen
@@eazystreet5507 because everything about this man is against the agendas of corrupt politicians
We all are; it’s what we choose to do with it 😊
His wife did say he could have a temper at home, but he had positive ways to manage it. Fred Rogers said when he felt angry he would go to the piano and play music to take care of the anger.
That was the best acceptance speech in any award show. Ever.
The greatest award acceptance speech of all time. This man was the closest living being on Earth to Jesus
Out of anyone I can think of in the modern consciousness, he certainly did the best job of embodying the spirit of Jesus.
"For a long time I wondered why I felt like bowing when people showed their appreciation for the work that I've been privileged to do, and I've come to understand that those of us who bow are probably - whether we know it or not - acknowledging the presence of the Eternal in our neighbor." - Fred Rogers
Most celebrities today would talk about themselves or their political rants, Mister Rogers gets the highest esteemed award, and makes it about others. This guy is pure good.
…you do realize that this speech, and Mr. Roger’s show in general is very political right? Saying to someone “I love you, and you’re special, just the way you are” is a revolutionary act in our society.
@@legoboy468 absolutely! Mr. Rogers loved gay people! GAY GAY GAY!😊🌈
@@legoboy468 and he shared a pool with a black person on tv in the 60s during segregation. That’s a political stance
I stumbled upon this just recently. I really did close my eyes and thought about my parents that adopted me. If it wasn't them I would have been dead or in jail. I love my them and they loved me when no one else did.... And yes this guy did shed a tear.
I was thinking exactly the same
I don’t know you, but I’m proud of you
“And then he lifted his wrist, and looked at the audience, and looked at his watch, and said softly, “I’ll watch the time,” and there was, at first, a small whoop from the crowd, a giddy, strangled hiccup of laughter, as people realized that he wasn’t kidding, that Mister Rogers was not some convenient eunuch but rather a man, an authority figure who actually expected them to do what he asked… and so they did. One second, two seconds, three seconds… and now the jaws clenched, and the bosoms heaved, and the mascara ran, and the tears fell upon the beglittered gathering like rain leaking down a crystal chandelier, and Mister Rogers finally looked up from his watch and said, “May God be with you” to all his vanquished children.” - Esquire.
This is the highest honor anyone can have, to obtain a lifetime achievement award. And he makes it about the importance of others. No one can hold a candle to this man. He was the real deal.
I was lucky as a kid I got to meet him back in 1973. He was loving and caring and made me feel like I was part of his family. He sat down and talked with me for over 30 minutes. I’ll never forget how wonderful he was.
What did you guys talk about?!
Did he TOUCH YOU🥸👉🏼🥴 lol
@@Chihuahuauno1 WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU!!!!!!
This world needs a lot more people like this in it.
Don’t say that say we need too be the people that’s like him
The world needs more neighbors nowadays
I often come here just to hear his wonderful voice and remember growing up with his love and kindness!
I do the same, not sure why I did tonight. I just wanted to hear kindness.
Same
I do the same.
my favorite part of this video is the audience making some noise when he says 10 seconds of silence, then suddenly realizing he was serious and shutting the hell up.
Of course It was that fat gorilla they got a shot of
10 seconds a day keeps the ungreatfullness away.
I'm not American, I haven't ever watched his programme, but this man just fills my heart with positivity and warmth. He was just a good human
He really was a special man. So loving, compassionate and good heart. I watched his show when I was a small child in the 70s. I had a strict, domineering tough guy father. Most men I knew then (uncles, neighbors etc) were harsh and intimidating to a little girl like myself. I had never seen a man so gentle and kind. Happy memories from my childhood watching him.
The world needs him now more than ever. I’d love to hear how he’d speak to the youth of America about all that’s happening.
It's on us, he showed us how so let's just keep it going.
@POWERHOUSE I'm an agnostic, x Roman catholic and I do agree this man embodies what a good Christian ✝️ should be. He was a blessing 🙌
may his memory be a blessing
Absolutely incredible. Even during his time of recognition he was still thinking of others. What an absolute treasure of a man. ❤️
Goosebumps when he said “ I’ll watch the time”. Such a genuine man.
I sat with him every AM for years on the rug in front of the TV and forever grateful
On the rug in front of the TV...Ah, yes. What a place that was !
I graduated high school in 1991, my first child was born in 1993 and the second in 1997. We were all his neighbors. This was a beautiful memory for us ..thank you.
Very few men are born just to show others how to live.
I couldn't wait to watch Mr. Rogers every morning when I was a little girl. He made such a positive impact, at a time when home life was not very happy. Because of him. I knew i mattered..I remember hugging the tv set during the ending song when he would say he'd be back tomorrow.
It's like we had a personal appointment and I was going to be there!
That was absolutely beautiful!! I truly hope your life is as special as Mr. Rogers and myself, wished it to be! God bless.
How sweet. I am glad he made your childhood brighter. Same here. My home circumstances were not great either as a child. He did bring comfort and calm to us.
So True!
He doesn't play a character. He is the same guy, on TV or not.
Probably the most genuine man that ever lived. To spend his entire adult life to help children learn the values in life and to love each other is most remarkable. Mister Rogers has more class and dignity in his little finger than all the psychopaths and self-absorbing celebrities in that entire auditorium.
In the same world, people adore trump, who is literally the opposite of Mr. Rogers. Go figure.
The last person to whom an emmy was given that I truly cared about.
A God-given talent of grace and un-reproachable character.
When I see and hear Mr. Rogers, I hear and see Jesus.
A sincere soul with no self-aggrandizing issues can work miracles. Love you, Mr. Rogers!
Even in such a moment of personal triumph, he insisted that the moment be shared with everyone there
Even to a group of adults, some jaded by the stress of Hollywood, adulthood, and personal strife, he never wanted anything less than to make the world brighter
I like the story I heard of the thieves who stole his car and then returned it back on the curb with a note saying, "we didn't realize it was you". Man made an impact on people.
Everyone watching was instantly a child again for 3 minutes....
He was even cool with Eddie Murphy spoofing him on SNL with ‘Mr.Robinson’s Neighborhood’.
When ever I see mister Rogers it melts my heart
Zero irony about him, he just genuinely wanted to teach people to love each other more
Is it just me or was Mr. Robbins nearly choked up trying to get out what he was supposed to say.
Broke the mold after that one....i was a proud mr Rogers kid.
I don’t know what it is about this man, but as a 35 year old man he always brings tears to my guys. He was something special.
I love this video, but I dislike the trend of a lot of songs, movie clips, and moments like this turning off their comment section. Part of the magic is hearing people’s stories and memories about the clip.
It's not a trend, you can blame TH-cam and coppa for that. Basically anything that could possibly in the most vague man or relate to children, has to follow certain guidelines and TH-cam or they run the risk of their channel being shut down permanently. So with something like a kid show or with a lot of other stuff that touched on stuff like that they had to turn disable comments because otherwise their channel could be forcibly shut down by youtube. If you look at the copper restrictions it's absolutely b*******.
@@sapherno11 oh ok, thanks for explaining it to me
Commenting for the algorithm, because many more people need to see this. ❤️
The only person to make a speech that can not only leave an everlasting impact on you, but one that makes everyone feel good about themselves. Nobody can do that other than Fred Rogers
I really loved Mr Rogers growing up. He speaks to my inner child. He was very special. No one like him ever. This is well deserved. He made my childhood better. Even now as an older person he brings tears to my eyes when I listen to him. It's you I like.....iconic.......Thank you Fred Rogers for you being you. and helping us to believe in ourselves. Love & Light
Esquire Magazine's take was excellent "Mister Rogers went onstage to accept Emmy's Lifetime Achievement Award, and there, in front of all the soap-opera stars and talk-show sinceratrons, in front of all the jutting man-tanned jaws and jutting saltwater bosoms, he made his small bow and said into the microphone, 'All of us have special ones who have loved us into being. Would you just take, along with me, ten seconds to think of the people who have helped you become who you are ... Ten seconds of silence.' And then he lifted his wrist, and looked at the audience, and looked at his watch, and said softly, 'I'll watch the time,' and there was, at first, a small whoop from the crowd, a giddy, strangled hiccup of laughter, as people realized that he wasn't kidding, that Mister Rogers was not some convenient eunuch but rather a man, an authority figure who actually expected them to do what he asked … and so they did. One second, two seconds, three seconds … and now the jaws clenched, and the bosoms heaved, and the mascara ran, and the tears fell upon the beglittered gathering like rain leaking down a crystal chandelier, and Mister Rogers finally looked up from his watch and said, 'May God be with you' to all his vanquished children."
What a fantastic honor Tim Robbins even must have felt to be the one to PRESENT the award to our beloved Fred Rogers.
I came from a broken but Mr.Rogers was there when I was sad , lonely ,depressed ,
Suicidal ,Mr.Rogers kept me going. Now I'm. The person I won't to be. I'm in a good place thank Mr.Rogers for being u on screen & off. R.I.P MR.ROGERS U WILL MISSED BUT FORGOTTEN
How many people can bring the house to silence during their acceptance speech? How many can bring people to tears?
I am from Pittsburgh, and he is such an icon. Such a genuine person. I met him once, for two minutes, in July 1996, when I worked at Carnegie Science Center. I got to tell him I grew up watching him. He smiled that big smile of his.
It was a beautiful lifetime in his neighborhood,and it goes on,by us living the loving kindness Fred portrayed/embodied
He took the moment in a spotlight and turned it around on our hearts. Maaaan, Fred Rogers was the best.
Fred Rogers was the definition of kindness. It's not as if kindness is rare...but his kindness shown so brightly because he was in the spotlight, a place usually reserved for attention hounds and self promoters. Mr. Rogers would have none of that.
To the world's kind people who are not in the spotlight, Fred Rogers salutes you.
The world needs another Mr. ROGERS.
I don't think there will ever be another
❤
I'm not crying. You are.
Yup.
Mr, Rogers might be gone, but he is never forgotten . I raised my children and grandchildren on his pleasant and lovely words and actions. PBS should always maintain the neighborhood started by Fred Rogers.
We need Mr. Rogers more today than we ever have before.
Complete silence when he’s speaking. Amazing. Fred Rogers name is not to be played with.
You know if you ever have trouble reminding yourself of those special people. Just remember that Fred is one of them. And I don't think he even needs to see you now to know you're wonderful and special just the way you are
We don't deserve a saint like him, he's just too pure for our world, a real legend.
People laughed when he said "Ill watch the time".
Such self absorbed celebrities in that room.
Mr. Rodgers was a beautiful human being and truly a gift from God.
I was so blessed to grow up with Mr. Rogers neighborhood. Mr. Rogers was a winderful man and had a special gift. I miss him so much.
Thanks for being our neighbor Fred Rogers. There will never be one like you.
I will always hold Fred Rogers in my heart. The Neighborhood was on in the afternoon in my area, and I watched everyday. Even as a teenager, I occasionally tune in, especially when I was having a rough time dealing with life. His calm, patient manner, genuine kindness, and belief that we were all special soothed my wounds and comforted me. All the lessons that he taught us, without even appearing to be teaching, are still anchored in the souls of so many of us. In my darkest times, just remembering that he genuinely loved *all* of us, whether we ever met him or not, kept me going. A truly good human being, who blessed everyone with his love and caring ❤️
Brought tears to my eyes hearing his genuine words of love , kindness and gratitude 🙏🏽.
Miss you Mr.Rogers♥️🙏🏽
I'm thinking American kids need this man now. What a kind civilized human being.
Omg ...I'm so touched by Mr. Rogers
I know he wasn't born there, but he was on a Pittsburgh (my home) TV show for years, and made his mark there.
RIP Mr. Rogers. Truly one of a kind.
I can’t believe they supported this wonderful message. Fred Rogers was a kind and generous man.
He was such a well spoken, eloquent and sweet natured man!! I loved growing up watching him and I'm a better person for it.
Mr Rogers will always transcend generations, his show is timeless and genuinely perfect
Hollywood: This is what your acceptance speech should be like.
He really is just the best. The best of us.
What a wonderful man! Reminds me of my very own father Paul Patterson! I love you dad and thank you!
Unsurpassed as a true gentleman.💖
I watched this speech of mister Roger's and it reminded me of the time that tv kids shows were so innocent and good to watch. Unfortunately that time has passed in America. Thank you fred Roger's 🙏
Hollywood should be like Fred …! A warm and Gentle Man…
I always think of my mom my grandmother in heaven grandfather in heaven and my grandmother that is here when says think of those in those 10 seconds
This world didn’t deserve Fred Rogers. But I’m glad we had him as our neighbor.
Thank you so much for this video. What a wonderful man! God bless
My hero and a true one at that.
May God be with you...
I grew up watching Mr. Rogers Neighborhood after getting home from school. Loved that show and Fred Rogers.
Your lucky, if you have five really good friends in your life. Mr. Rodgers is one of those friends to me.
I want to be like him.
An amazing man who helped raise generations of those who needed his love and support...
Make no mistake, that is genuine tribute applause from that show-business audience. Fred's television work with children represented all that is good and wholesome and pure in this world, and it should be glorified.
What a gentle and beautiful soul he was.
Watching this as Vladimir Putin wages ruthless war and devastation across Ukraine, the differences between the very best and very worst are astoundingly vast.
He was a beautiful man. I grew up watching his shows
Legend
I really loved Mr. Rogers. If it wasn’t for this God-send of a man, my childhood would have been even more unpleasant than it was originally. It couldn’t be more evident in this day and time (2024) that we need more Fred Rogers’ on TV in to carry that special light ✨✨ into our children’s lives just as we had
Mine are in Heaven. Too. Love ❤ and Aloha
He was a beacan of light to the wanted and unwanted ....the world could use more like him.
Fred was the Christ we all needed
The best neighbor ever
Mr Roger's
We live in divisive times so it'a sometimes very hard to find common ground. But one of the few things basically everyone can agree on is Fred Rogers. He opened a barrier between us all regardless of our petty differences. Proof positive that love and kindness are infinitely more powerful than anger and hate. Fred appealed to everything inside us that is good and decent.
Your spirit lives on Mr.Rodgers,R.I.P.
The GOAT. Respect.
I remember watching Mr. Rogers neighborhood but I never watched it for very long because I always wanted to go outside and play and I now realize that it only took a moment for him to make you feel better about youself.
I believe Tim meant every word of that. ✌️💙
Wow, this really brought tears to my eyes. Thank you
A man of such grace.
What a beautiful speech it makes me think about people that have been in my life that helped me who believed in me. One of the people outside of my parents what's my math teacher Mr Bruce noblitt. He was the only one who really got it through to my head the the math that I cried about because I didn't understand and he asked me was I going to give up as I was welled up with tears I felt so embarrassed that I didn't understand but he got through to me and I did end up graduating. I graduated late but I graduated
Pretty cool to actually see all those millionaires and people of power be lead into a moment to think about those who have come before them with only a tenth of a fraction of their own wealth, sacrificed for that person, and now they are in those very seats as the 1%. Rogers was a powerful man in his simple convictions.
OMG I cried from begining to the end of his speech what a gentle soul, I watched his show as a child everyday in the 70s. He was so pure.
we sure could use this man in the world today. thank you Mr Rogers!