Save Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

[wwfpooh]

I would really love to see those older shows even the first one which i've seen a clip on Youtube but i want to see the whold show.

Nice idea. If enough people sign the petition, then people could see the effect the show's had on countless generations.

 

[Erine81981]

Thanks WW. I sent an email and here is what i got back. And they really did write me back about the Save Mr. Rogers Neighborhood show. Read it and weep everyone.

Dear Mr. Wilkinson:

Thank you for writing to PBS regarding MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD.

This iconic series holds an extremely special place in PBS’s heart.
Together, PBS and Family Communications, Inc. are committed to evolving
the role this cherished series plays in today’s media landscape,
ensuring future generations of children can experience this rich, unique
content.

PBS will continue to distribute repeats of MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD
to all member stations. PBS stations have the option of broadcasting the
series everyday or once a week as best suited for their local community
interests. For those that choose to air the series daily, PBS is feeding
185 episodes over the summer, allowing easy access to a library of
episodes. For those stations choosing to air the series weekly, they can
pick up the weekly feed this fall.

PBS continues to invest in the MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD Web site at
pbskids.org/rogers, enriching content with new games, activities and
resources for kids, parents and teachers. In addition, PBS and Family
Communications, Inc. are planning to preserve MISTER ROGERS’
NEIGHBORHOOD content and make it available on demand through Web
streaming so families can access it 24/7. We will also engage Fred
Rogers’ many active fans to vote for favorite episodes, share stories
and more.

Kevin Morrison, COO of Family Communications, added, "We've been working
with PBS on the details of the distribution of MISTER ROGERS’
NEIGHBORHOOD in 2008-09 and are pleased that stations can choose to
continue to show the series each day or once a week. Fred Rogers was one
of the pioneers of public television and it's exciting that he will now
be a new media pioneer on an expanded PBS KIDS Web service. Both PBS
and Family Communications have some great ideas to make this a rich
resource for children and parents for years to come.”

Our support for MISTER ROGERS’ NEIGHBORHOOD reaches far beyond the TV
series and Web site, including participation in comprehensive viral
campaigns such as "Sweater Day" in March and various sweater drives
across the country. PBS has carried on the legacy of Fred Rogers
through his TV show, the Web and PBS station community outreach
activities for years because of the incredible impact Fred has had on
children.

Fred Rogers' values are embedded in all the work we do and have been an
inspiration to new generations of children’s producers. Everyday, PBS
KIDS is taking children on a journey to learn about themselves, others
and the world around them, a philosophy that’s very much inspired by
Fred Rogers’ work and his dedication to the betterment of all children.

We appreciate your interest in our programs and hope you will continue
to watch and support your local PBS station.

Sincerely,
Felicia
PBS Viewer Services

 

[wwfpooh]

That...was beautiful. I just hope those words of endearment to Fred & his work ring true and that stations see beyond what's in front of them--i.e. a show about a man talking to children about feelings and other aspects--and have in their heart to air Mister Rogers' Neighborhood daily. I mean, sure, we grew up on Fred Rogers' love and care, so why shouldn't future generations--especially in the fast-lane-to-grow-up world we live in now--do the same? If not for the children themselves, do so to preserve what's left of childhood innocence, I say.

 

[Ilikemuppets]

As of today Mister Rogers and Reading Rainbow are no longer airing on my PBS station. It's like a part of history is just gone.

 

[wwfpooh]

As of today Mister Rogers and Reading Rainbow are no longer airing on my PBS station. It's like a part of history is just gone.

The same applied when Carmen left.

 

[Erine81981]

I did do a search on my Dish Network and saw that they will be showing an episode a day on Saturday 6 am in the morning but you'll have to wait till next Saturday to see the next episode and on and on and on. But i guess it's better then nothing but maybe hopes will give us back our show as it should be. Though out the weekdays and not weekends.

 

[wwfpooh]

Hoping doesn't spur action, though.

 

[sesameguy]

As of today Mister Rogers and Reading Rainbow are no longer airing on my PBS station. It's like a part of history is just gone.

I've lost the daily episodes of Mr. Rogers as well, I'm sorry to say. I think they will be doing the weekend showings, but it's obviously not quite the same.

 

[sesameguy]

I know one thing i wouldn't mind doing is having a pretison signed in getting some of the older Shows out on DVD as in like Old School Sesame. I would really love to see those older shows even the first one which i've seen a clip on Youtube but i want to see the whold show.

I'd love to see some older Mr. Rogers episodes repeated as well. Some collectors refer to them as the "pre-79" episodes. The repeats you see on the air today were made from 1979 to Fred's retirement. Mr. Rogers made several more shows before that era, but they have not been rerun for the past several years.

A few video collectors have some pre-79 episodes that they can trade with. You may want to post in the "Buy, sell or trade" area, or check out some of the video collectors in the links section of my blog.

http://www.heroshaven.blogspot.com

 

[Ilikemuppets]

The same applied when Carmen left.

To an extant, but it's not the same to me. I miss that show but is was not like an American institution like the other tow shoes.