Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor (2004)
Writer, producer, puppeteer, songwriter--America's Favorite Neighbor takes a thorough look at the career of legendary children's television host Fred Rogers. Produced for Pittsburgh's WQED, this informative documentary tracks his rise as floor manager for various NBC programs, such as Your Hit Parade, to the major awards he received later in life, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Along the way, he's seen launching public TV programs The Children's Corner, which featured a soon-to-be-famous puppet named King Friday, and Canada's MisteRogers. The latter, naturally, was followed by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which made its national debut in 1968, and would eventually became the longest running program in PBS history. Hosted by fellow Pennsylvania native Michael Keaton (Batman), who worked on his show in the early days, America's Favorite Neighbor is suitable for all ages, but is geared more towards adults, particularly parents and educators.
Cast
- Michael Keaton - Himself
- Fred Rogers - Himself (archive footage)
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor about?
- Writer, producer, puppeteer, songwriter--America's Favorite Neighbor takes a thorough look at the career of legendary children's television host Fred Rogers. Produced for Pittsburgh's WQED, this informative documentary tracks his rise as floor manager for various NBC programs, such as Your Hit Parade, to the major awards he received later in life, such as the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Along the way, he's seen launching public TV programs The Children's Corner, which featured a soon-to-be-famous puppet named King Friday, and Canada's MisteRogers. The latter, naturally, was followed by Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, which made its national debut in 1968, and would eventually became the longest running program in PBS history. Hosted by fellow Pennsylvania native Michael Keaton (Batman), who worked on his show in the early days, America's Favorite Neighbor is suitable for all ages, but is geared more towards adults, particularly parents and educators.
- Who stars in Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor?
- Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor stars Michael Keaton, Fred Rogers.
- How long is Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor?
- Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor?
- Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor is a Documentary, Family film.
- Where was Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor produced?
- Fred Rogers: America's Favorite Neighbor was produced in United States of America.