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Why did Mr. Rogers wear a sweater
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May 8, 2014 20:29:00   #
rumitoid
 
Brian Devon wrote:
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I did a little research. Fred Rogers never served in the military in any capacity. This bogus story started making the rounds in the 1990s. My guess is that someone was having fun with their keyboard and some very gullible folks took sarcasm a little too literally.

My guess is that Fred wore a sweater because he was cold. Eventually it became part of his show's opening. He was, indeed the gentle man he appeared to be. If you would like to see him as he truly was with adults, google: Congressional PBS funding hearings, Fred Rogers.


BTW, Bob Keeshan (Captain Kangaroo) was the original Clarabell, the clown, on the original "Howdy Doody" show in the 1950s.
********* br I did a little research. Fred Rogers ... (show quote)


Very interesting. I have been punked big time. The first time I take an email un-sourced to this forum, I get a pie-in-the-face awakening. Thanks for the info. I will thread more lightly in the future.

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May 8, 2014 21:19:09   #
Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon
 
Two out of thre aint bad. sides the mr. Rogers story was a good one.
rumitoid wrote:
Very interesting. I have been punked big time. The first time I take an email un-sourced to this forum, I get a pie-in-the-face awakening. Thanks for the info. I will thread more lightly in the future.

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May 9, 2014 00:07:31   #
rumitoid
 
fom wrote:
Two out of thre aint bad. sides the mr. Rogers story was a good one.


Lol, I liked it.

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May 9, 2014 00:11:06   #
AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State
 
rumitoid wrote:
Lol, I liked it.


The point is not about what he did before his "neighborhood". The point is the positives that came from his "neighborhood".

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May 9, 2014 00:12:38   #
Coos Bay Tom Loc: coos bay oregon
 
Absolutely.
AuntiE wrote:
The point is not about what he did before his "neighborhood". The point is the positives that came from his "neighborhood".

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May 9, 2014 00:38:29   #
rumitoid
 
AuntiE wrote:
The point is not about what he did before his "neighborhood". The point is the positives that came from his "neighborhood".


I agree. My daughter loved Mr. Rogers. I do not know for certain what he gave her but she found wh**ever comfort in his show.

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May 9, 2014 00:47:33   #
AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State
 
rumitoid wrote:
I agree. My daughter loved Mr. Rogers. I do not know for certain what he gave her but she found wh**ever comfort in his show.


It does not matter if you know what it was, only that it was there for her.

My niece, by love, not blood has been upset that many of the shows she enjoyed are no longer available for her little one. The reruns of Lamb Chop are non existent, The Big Comfy Chair, Reading Rainbow and others. As an odd note, I cannot tell you the number of kids who could not abide Barney, though their parents loved him.

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May 9, 2014 00:55:17   #
rumitoid
 
AuntiE wrote:
It does not matter if you know what it was, only that it was there for her.

My niece, by love, not blood has been upset that many of the shows she enjoyed are no longer available for her little one. The reruns of Lamb Chop are non existent, The Big Comfy Chair, Reading Rainbow and others. As an odd note, I cannot tell you the number of kids who could not abide Barney, though their parents loved him.


Lamb chop, one of my absolute favorites as a child. Sherry Lewis. Loved that program...and cannot really say why.

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May 9, 2014 00:57:45   #
AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State
 
rumitoid wrote:
Lamb chop, one of my absolute favorites as a child. Sherry Lewis. Loved that program...and cannot really say why.


According to my progeny, both nieces and others, it was the lamb (chop).

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May 9, 2014 01:05:16   #
rumitoid
 
AuntiE wrote:
According to my progeny, both nieces and others, it was the lamb (chop).


Lol, probably.

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May 9, 2014 01:06:49   #
AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State
 
rumitoid wrote:
Lol, probably.


Fluffy, soft, cuddly, gentle, etc. what would not be to love. :idea: :?: :thumbup:

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May 9, 2014 01:11:29   #
rumitoid
 
AuntiE wrote:
Fluffy, soft, cuddly, gentle, etc. what would not be to love. :idea: :?: :thumbup:


And that adorably innocent face....

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May 9, 2014 01:22:07   #
AuntiE Loc: 45th Least Free State
 
rumitoid wrote:
And that adorably innocent face....


Be envious. We have a certified lamp chop stuffed animal. My BFF gave my progeny one. We still have it. You cannot buy the Sherry Lewis Lampchop. Something went on after she passed away. The ones they sell now are not like the "real" Lampchop.

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May 9, 2014 07:34:58   #
rhomin57 Loc: Far Northern CA.
 
I gotta say Amen to that!

Humphrey Bogart
Clint Walker
The Rifle Man
Tony Curtis
Kirk Douglas
Katherine Hepburn
John Wayne
and on and on from those times......

What made them so great in acting is that they weren't in front of the Camera other than to "Intertain" an audience with only their talent and sk**l. It must have been hard to hold an audience captive with just that.
Today, you have to watch the main actor or actress screw a time or two before getting into the actual Movie! Bare tits, bare asses, and simulated sex; anyone can do that! Takes no talent or sk**l at all~

bmac32 wrote:
It should make people sit up and notice, all the real men of Hollywood are dead and we're left with sis-sees.

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May 9, 2014 09:11:55   #
Asiseeit
 
As I am sure you are aware, time changes and the innocence of that by gone time is just that GONE. You are perhaps right, there are no true film stars in this day and age that meet the standards of when you were in your hay day. I guess you do not recall, but the Riffleman was Chuck Connors and the son was Johnny Crawford.

As for Mr. Rogers, what a character. So sweet and nice; I often wondered why he changed his shoes and sweater when he came into his house. In t***h, it does not matter because he was an educator and a gentle spirit.

Makes one think....in 50 years, old folks will be saying that Lisa Vanderpump was a role model. Time change!

rhomin57 wrote:
I gotta say Amen to that!

Humphrey Bogart
Clint Walker
The Rifle Man
Tony Curtis
Kirk Douglas
Katherine Hepburn
John Wayne
and on and on from those times......

What made them so great in acting is that they weren't in front of the Camera other than to "Intertain" an audience with only their talent and sk**l. It must have been hard to hold an audience captive with just that.
Today, you have to watch the main actor or actress screw a time or two before getting into the actual Movie! Bare tits, bare asses, and simulated sex; anyone can do that! Takes no talent or sk**l at all~
I gotta say Amen to that! br br Humphrey Bogart ... (show quote)

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