(WPRI) — Google Friday honored the late Fred Rogers with his very own Google Doodle.
Google said the stop-motion animation video marked the anniversary of the first taping of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood – which occurred on September 21, 1967. The show made its debut on PBS in February of 1968.
“Set to the iconic opening song of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood (“Won’t You Be My Neighbor”), the Doodle aims to be a reminder of the nurturing, caring, and whimsy that made the show feel like a “television visit” between Mister Rogers and his young viewers,” said Hedda Sharapan, Child Development Consultant, Fred Rogers Productions. “Everyone was welcome in this Neighborhood. Through his honest words, thoughtful songs, and imaginative Neighborhood of Make-Believe stories, Mister Rogers took us by the hand, helping us feel good about who we are. He encouraged us to find positive ways to deal with our feelings, to treat others with respect and kindness, and to appreciate the world around us.”
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