Why Mr. Rogers Was Great

As a kid, I used to watch Mr. Rogers religiously.  I loved the show.  In fact, I still think it’s a great show.  Mental Floss (via CNN) has a nice article with 15 reason why he was the best neighbor.  Among the reasons are his unwavering tolerance, his genuine interest in people, and his sweaters (which apparently were all hand-knitted by his mother… my grandfather, whom I loved dearly, had a thing for cardigan sweaters as well).  The article is a great read.  I grew up watching his show and, if it’s on DVD, will likely share it with my kids (if I ever have any).  Today’s children’s television just isn’t the same as what used to be on PBS when I was young.