Fred Rogers Americas Favorite Neighbor (2004)

Writer producer puppeteer songwriterAmericas Favorite Neighbor takes a thorough look at the career of legendary childrens television host Fred Rogers Produced for Pittsburghs 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 hes seen launching public TV programs The Childrens Corner which featured a soontobefamous puppet named King Friday and Canadas 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 Americas Favorite Neighbor is suitable for all ages but is geared more towards adults particularly parents and educators