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What's the Story Behind Mr. Rogers' Song "Won't You Be My Neighbor?"

Meredith Francis

On Sunday during Super Bowl LX, a beloved song that once welcomed children to the neighborhood will get a pop music transformation. Lady Gaga is set to release a full version of her cover of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” the opening song of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. But where did the song come from, and why has it endured for decades?

Lady Gaga Reimagines Mister Rogers’ ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’

Meredith Francis

There’s a new friend in Mister Rogers’ neighborhood, and it’s none other than pop icon and actress Lady Gaga.

Sneak Peek: Daniel Tiger and Donkey Hodie to Meet in Special Crossover Episode

Meredith Francis

Two beloved characters who have grown out of Fred Rogers’ legacy will meet for the first time in a special crossover episode of Donkey Hodie.

'Won't You Be My Neighbor?' the Mister Rogers Documentary, Comes to PBS

Daniel Hautzinger

The critically acclaimed film about Fred Rogers, which is the top-grossing biographical documentary of all time, is coming to WTTW in February. 

Mister Rogers Saves Public Media with Heartfelt Testimony

Daniel Hautzinger

On May 1, 1969, 49 years ago today, Fred Rogers managed to convince the cynical politicians of Washington to prevent funding cuts to public media through his direct, deeply convincing testimony. Watch it here.

The Gentle Wisdom of Mister Rogers: 7 of His Most Neighborly Quotes

Daniel Hautzinger

"You've made this day a special day, by just your being you. There's no person in the whole world like you. And I like you just the way you are."

Neighborhood Knowledge: How Well Do You Know Mister Rogers?

Daniel Hautzinger

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood made its national debut 50 years ago - how much do you know about the beloved show and its extraordinary host?
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