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The Legacy of Mister Rogers Continues for Today's Kids

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Behind the trolley, sneakers and puppets, Mister Rogers had a simple message that changed children's television forever. This fall his legacy will continue with Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood. Mrs. Joanne Rogers, Angela Santomero, creator, executive producer, and head writer of Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, and Bill Isler, president of The Fred Rogers Company talk about his message.

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