I caught this the other day. Very cool! Definitely brings back memories. [video=youtube;OFzXaFbxDcM]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFzXaFbxDcM[/video] -Matt
I loved Mister Rogers as a kid, and so bad wanted to live in a house with a miniature train that ran through it. Related to DI, he was awarded something like 50 honorary degrees in his life.
Bruce: "...he was awarded something like 50 honorary degrees in his life." John: And one official Poetic License. In 1973, accepting one of his honoraries, he joked that the degree was nice, but what he always wanted was a poetic license. So I designed and produced a big ornate one, and sent it to him . . . and got back a charming handwritten thank you letter, which also said that King Friday the Thirteenth was sending special greetings to my daughters (then 6, 6 and 8) who were quite impressed. PS: On the occasions of getting honorary degrees, he would often lead the audience in singing "It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood."
I'm not ashamed to admit that the first time I saw that video it brought a tear to my eye. It was like being 3 years old again. Mr. Rogers was my favorite show (Sesame Street was number 2). Good Times.
You can watch all the full episodes of Mr. Rogers online for free at PBS. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood . All Videos | PBS KIDS
