Fred Rogers: the Last Interview And Other Conversations |
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| Author:
| Rogers, Fred |
| Introduction by:
| Bianculli, David |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61219-895-8 |
| Publication Date: | May 2021 |
| Publisher: | Melville House Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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Nearly twenty years after his death, Fred Rogers remains a source of comfort and fond memories for generations who grew up watching
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Over the course of his career, Rogers revolutionized children's television and changed the way experts thought about the educational power of media. But perhaps his most lasting legacy was demonstrating the power of simply being nice to other people. In this collection of interviews including his firey (for him) 1969...
More DescriptionNearly twenty years after his death, Fred Rogers remains a source of comfort and fond memories for generations who grew up watching Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Over the course of his career, Rogers revolutionized children's television and changed the way experts thought about the educational power of media. But perhaps his most lasting legacy was demonstrating the power of simply being nice to other people. In this collection of interviews including his firey (for him) 1969 senate testimony that saved PBS and his final interview with Diane Rehm, Rogers's gentle spirit and compassionate approach to life continues to be an inspiration.