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Fred Rogers, the last interview and other conversations, Fred Rogers ; with an introduction by David Bianculli

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Fred Rogers, the last interview and other conversations, Fred Rogers ; with an introduction by David Bianculli

Language

eng

resource.biographical

contains biographical information

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no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Fred Rogers

Responsibility statement

Fred Rogers ; with an introduction by David Bianculli

Sub title

the last interview and other conversations

Summary

Over the course of his nearly forty-year career, Fred Rogers revolutionized children's television and changed how experts thought about the educational power of media. But perhaps his most lasting legacy was demonstration of the power of kindness in his beloved Mister Roger's Neighborhood. In the interviews featured in this collection - including Roger's fiery (for him) 1969 Senat testimony that saved PBS, and early-career conversation with Terry Gross, and his final interview with Diane Rehm - Rogers discusses music, family, his faith, and his passion for children's well-being. MOst triking, however, is Rogers's compassionate and gentle spirit that continues to inspire

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