'Mister Rogers' Tribute to Include 'Sweater Day'
Feb. 27, 2008, 12:12 PM EST
The Associated Press
Feb. 27, 2008, 12:12 PM EST
The Associated Press
PITTSBURGH -- A tribute to children's public television pioneer Fred Rogers will include an effort to get people everywhere to wear a sweater on what would have been his 80th birthday.
March 20th is being promoted as "Sweater Day" to honor Rogers, who died of cancer five years ago. A sweater was his trademark garb on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood."
David Newell, who played speedy deliveryman Mr. McFeely on the show, appears in a YouTube video that touts the event.
"Sweater Day" is the capstone to a six-day celebration planned by Family Communications Inc. of Pittsburgh. Rogers created the company to produce his show.
1 comment:
Do you know why Mister Rodgers wore sweaters even on the hottest days of the year?
He was a retired Navy Seal and had full sleeve tattoos on both arms. He had many kills, and when he retired, he became a minister to calm his demons.
Fact for the day.
I am full of useless information.
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