GEN Z Kid FIRST TIME REACTING TO MR ROGERS EVER (SPEECHLESS…)

[@YourCatSays...]

One major benefit about being born before the internet was having the privilege to grow up with Mr. Rogers. 💜

[@Ms.JessiJ88]

💯

[@FairyNiamh1977]

Yes, but it's thanks to the internet that I could introduce my children to Mr. Rogers.

[@heatherlowe7330]

Yes!

[@cbh123456789]

Sadly his show ended not long before I was born, but they ran it throughout my childhood. This man was the "father" of America. He was always calming to listen to, a joy to watch, and everyone who met him still hold him close despite him being gone. I would recommend watching the tribute that his friends, fans, and family did for him after he passed. They were interviewed about his life and it's beautiful

[@JosephGiannelli-eu6os]

I was a child before Mr. Rogers and really, any children's TV other than Popeye , Sylverster the cat, etc., but I've bought DVDs for my great nieces. Diane, using Joe's tablet

[@G_Demolished]

Gen X don’t care about much but we’d fight for this man.

[@Aryaba]

Him and Bob Ross.

[@maryloescher1624]

Agreed!!!!❤

[@davidwelch4318]

Mr. Roger's is EVERYONES Step Dad!!

[@helenkrane6313]

You got that right

[@kurtisdelonge3372]

Millennials too!

[@CelestialKitsune13]

Mr. Rogers didn't pitch the ideal of his show Congress, he was explaining what his show was and did because Congress was planning to cancel funding for public broadcasting, as in ALL public broadcasting. Which would have also included shows like Reading Rainbow and Sesame Street.

[@TheMoonEcat]

And that would have been the saddest back then.

[@katehaynes5735]

@@CelestialKitsune13 ... and I (we) watched those too!

[@markconners6195]

The savior of public television in the USA

[@SimbaRobyn]

20mil was serious money back then. Even now.

[@bluhevenlyII]

Yes, and those programs were the only of their kind that we had access to in the days of 3 or 4 tv channels, and often being alone, fending for ourselves while our parents had to both work jobs because one paycheck wasn't cutting it like it did for their parents.

[@FemOne43EMB]

Mr Rogers was our friend , a father figure , an adult who Cared about us when we spent so much time on our own.

[@marcusfridh8489]

The supporting neighbor every kid needs

[@lindseychan5493]

He always came home, took his coat & shoes off, & put his sweater & slippers on. Then he had a CONVERSATION with us. ❤

[@ryantannar5301]

best of all he wasn't playing a character on TV, he was just being himself while somebody filmed it.

[@meggie11102]

My dad’s father died when he was a little boy and he watched Mr. Rogers with me, which informed his own parenting. So while Mr. Rogers wasn’t my father figure, he was my dad’s and my dad is the type of father most people dream of.

[@powerofk]

And when we were bullied (our adults often considered bullying to be a normal part of growing up).

[@kristinabego5401]

This is real reason Gen X is as confident and hard working as we are. When we were home alone, doing chores, Mr. Rogers was always there to teach us right.

[@Tinuvielthefair]

Millennials will heed the call if Gen X needs to fight for this man. This man was one of a million. A truly genuinely beautiful human.

[@Joy6168]

Same here for me as a Millennial🙋🏼‍♀️

[@wordforger]

I cried when I heard he died, and I'm a Millenial. I still remember getting excited every time I saw the trolley arrive when I was three.

[@NZ-zt5wt]

As the Young man, I never heard about that man either. We are a whole World outsite usa that also have a gen-x, and we are no difrent then you in the usa. Even whitout this man

[@fredcasdensworld]

So... explain why Gen X voted for Trump?

[@dawnmarieallenkent2495]

Mr. Rogers was the first person to place his feet in a pool with a Black man. Segregation was lingering in the early 70s... and there were White only and Black only public swimming pools at that time. Talk about controversy! Why I consider him a mentor (I never had one) and a hero. He was a true "Christ-like" human, you can see into the man's heart and soul. He walked the talk!

[@TischTosh]

...first on TV. Here's the thing about this episode. it aired in 1969, on the fifth anniversary of the 'bleach in pool' travesty in St Augustine Fl. It was a peaceful protest of ongoing segregation in the USA. He also dried the other man's feet, a biblical reference. He didn't have Clemons come out on his show, though--in fact he insisted on him being portrayed as married cis/het initially on the show; this also eventually changed but took time; He struggled with the morality of homosexuality, he was not the perfect crusader by today's standard. He did his best. He didn't hate. He consistently hired and had a variety of guests multiple talents/skills/abilities regardless of race/LGBT identities

[@wordforger]

"Won't you be my neighbor?" is an invitation with ABSOLUTE deliberate biblical implications. Everyone is your neighbor according to both Jesus and Fred Rogers. He was a Presbyterian Minister, and clearly took it to heart in his every action while never having to once mention his faith. You just KNOW him by his fruits. If more folks were like him, we'd have a much better world.

[@Mathgoddesssupports]

If I recall correctly, he was also well aware that the man sharing his pool was homosexual. Did. Not. Matter.

[@hookedonreactions7649]

@@Mathgoddesssupports all he ever said about it was be discreet so he (Rogers) wouldn’t have to deal with any blowback.

[@jeanniefarnsworth8047]

He did this so calmly and gently.

[@PinkZiab2]

Mr. Rogers spoke to us children in a way we could understand, but he NEVER talked down to us, never dumbed things down, and never avoided difficult topics.

[@prmtv]

This is why I have always talked to my daughter in the same manner.

[@susanmorris6945]

😊♥️

[@tcsam73]

To give you an idea of how much this man was loved by everybody, one day his car was stolen. When the thieves found out who's car they had stolen, they returned it with an apology note. He died when I was in my late 20's, I hadn't seen his show since I started first grade in 1980, and when I heard he died I felt like a beloved relative had passed. He was one of a kind, and there will never be another Fred Rogers.

[@benjamansharer7969]

His death was like losing your most bestest friend in the whole world, no matter how old you was when he passed

[@karinaramirez-rattan4140]

Exactly!!!💚

[@kellymichelley]

His was the only celebrity death that got to me

[@joeday4293]

Mister Rogers made me the man I am today. We need him now more than ever.

[@mariselytorres8039]

When I learned about his death, I mourned him as if I had lost my father. He was a second father to me.

[@liaboyd8464]

Mr. Rogers coined the concept of "look for the helpers" when awful things happen. He was an angel on earth.

[@riverlove6820]

Those words helped me through 9/11. Yes, a few evil people were willing to die to kill people, a lot more good people risked their lives to help people that day and beyond. I needed his words about forgiveness right now.

[@TischTosh]

Yes he says his mom told him that.

[@wordforger]

Honestly, I'm trying to do that these days, and be a helper myself.

[@tedpreston4155]

@@wordforger Me too. How else can we make a worthwhile contribution to our society?

[@janetspony7948]

YES! I have found those words so helpful!!!! Both with world tragedies and personal struggles.

[@teresaelizondo373]

Remember Mr. Rogers so you can watch his show with your children. Shoot, maybe we should watch the show again as adults. I think we need some reminders.

[@cpmf2112]

Especially after last Tuesday. 😢

[@Emily1672]

Agreed.

[@theangryretailer]

Especially the "I like you just the way you are". He demonstrated kindness to everyone no matter who they were.

[@tammywebber2798]

I grew up in a very abusive household. But the 30 minutes he was on my TV I felt safe and cared for. I know it sounds crazy but it's the truth. He got me through many bad days. When I heard his voice it just always made me feel safe. He was an amazing caring man. 💛💛💛💛

[@JustDeannaJune]

💗💗💗

[@ElizabethCox-z9o]

Me too I had bullying in school and mental and verbal abuse.

[@ElizabethCox-z9o]

This happened at home and at school.

[@trishlarocca]

I said in another reply, he saved some of our lives

[@cusegurl66]

You touch my soul

[@rogerboltin4508]

It's OK to cry dude. All of us are

[@kimberlygodbold880]

Absolutely! I cried while he played the clips and I’m crying while I’m reading these comments! He was truly an amazing human being!❤❤❤

[@TomG626]

100 percent. He was such a good person.

[@howardb.6205]

stupid cat, i love you. thanks man

[@79mib]

I live in Pittsburgh, PA where Mr Rodgers lived and worked. Around here if someone is way out of pocket we say: “you’re not being the person Mr Rodgers knew you could be”

[@JustDeannaJune]

😉💗

[@Bethany-we1xc]

I'm stealing that ❤

[@79mib]

@ you’re welcome to it, neighbor

[@henrideveroux8690]

When I was in my 20s, I had my 6 year old ne[phew say that to me. I had never felt so called out and ashamed of myself in my life.

[@Lngbrdninjamasta]

There isn't a deeper dig on earth than this one.

[@tracyface69]

Mr. Rogers raised Gen-X. This 🌎 needs more Mr. Rogers today!

[@michaelwilber774]

Not just gen x millennials also. I grew up on this man

[@Joy6168]

@@michaelwilber774as a fellow Millennial, I also watched Mister Roger’s Neighborhood😉

[@meggie11102]

And millenials! We had a few seasons and the repeats where the vibes were definitely more 70s feeling lol

[@mycroft16]

Can you imagine how different public debate on numerous subjects would be night and day different if we had him today?

[@shaneg9081]

I wish we had even one today...

[@mikeakey3358]

True story: Fred Rogers had his car stolen in Pittsburgh. It was reported on the news that night. The following morning someone had returned the car to his house with an apology note. THAT'S how loved he was

[@shaneg9081]

I'd rather steal John Wick's car than Mr Rogers.

[@half-dead6706]

​@@shaneg9081oh yeah. Just don't kill the pup.

[@erickalear7609]

I remember that! A friend of mine did an internship on the Neighborhood in the early 90s, and Fred Rogers was the only person I ever met that was the same on TV as he was in real life. Nope, I didn't cry after meeting him. Wasn't me in my car that day.

[@BiancaHorkan]

Fred Rogers was the best man to ever babysit a whole generation of children -- GenX will defend this man's legacy to the death. Mr. Rogers was/is a National Treasure. 💛

[@Joy6168]

The Millennial Generation will join you, as we got babysat by Mister Rogers, too!

[@prmtv]

Yes Millenials as well, I remember watching him ❤

[@princeebon]

Mr. Rogers was the reason Gen X didn't to be a legion of sociopaths. His understanding and compassion allowed us ways to diffuse our harsher feelings in healthier ways.

[@Joy6168]

I’m a Millennial and was also raised on Mister Roger’s!

[@deannacrownover3]

Mr Rogers taught us as much or more than any teacher. He was there when our parents weren't and he helped us to understand things that adults didn't always teach children.

[@JayFlexREAL]

Wow! I can only impact he had on many of you growing up! He seemed like a beautiful soul💔

[@alisong826]

He was the one adult who told me it was okay to have big feelings even tho my parents were almost too present. He’s a national treasure

[@kimberlygodbold880]

@@JayFlexREALHe Absolutely WAS a Beautiful soul. He never changed. The way you see him in these clips is the way he was all the time! I miss him terribly. After his show was over, later in life he played a minister on Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman. He was still the same kind, relaxed, chill person that he Always was! He was genuine and we Love him still….❤❤❤❤❤

[@TischTosh]

@deannacrownover3 💛💛 golden hearts for a video about a golden hearted gentle man, a cousellor to many. He was talking about mindfulness ("we should be present with eachother in the moment") and meditation ("we should spend more time in silence..." "it's about the white spaces between the text" "my, this is a noisy world" Notice Charlie was so damned chatty during that later episode, "umm hmm", "right", "okay" after everything he said--so grating in the face of what Mister Rogers was trying to say!) WAAYYY before the age of mindful meditation apps making it cool. HE LIVED AND PREACHED IT DAILY. he was amazing. a gift. I recently binge watched the old shows, to fill my head with peacefulness versus mindless trash. it was great for my brain, despite being a 'kid's show'

[@TischTosh]

@kimberlygodbold880 one time appearance or recurring character?? How cool is that?

[@ferrisulf]

Im a Millennial and was lucky that public tv replayed his show when I was a kid. This is something that should continue to happen because his messages are timeless and universal

[@syntheticsleep]

I'm 47. I grew up with Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. There is no way to express the real impact this man had on millions and millions of people. That man was a true saint, a holy man shining a bright light in a dark time. I honestly can't imagine growing up with nothing like him. You said he reminds you Jesus and that's no coincidence. He was a devoutly religious man, and I think even preacher of some sort, but he never, ever brought that into his show. He simply LIVED it. The true meaning of Christian. The world is a better place because of him and a darker place without him. Watch some more, even if it's not for reactions. Just watch a couple of episodes of the proper show, you'll be better after it's over than you were when it began.

[@kimberlygodbold880]

❤❤❤Absolutely!!!❤❤❤

[@tedpreston4155]

And better yet, sit down and watch it with a child.

[@henrideveroux8690]

Mr. Rogers was indeed a ordained Presbyterian minister

[@syntheticsleep]

@@henrideveroux8690 Ok, I was fairly certain but didn't want to be completely off the mark. What an amazing dude. If he had been my pastor I would have never left the faith for 25 years.

[@michaelkrull3331]

I say of him, in all seriousness, he was the one man who could have convinced me to become a Christian.

[@baimun]

Fred Rogers was a national treasure…. Every Gen-X and maybe even Gen-Y kid that got to watch his program in the morning or after school were given a childhood gift. ☮️💜🎶

[@baimun]

💛 Too often I comment half way through the video. The Congressional appearance was them debating the funding for Public Broadcasting for programs like his and Sesame Street. Too often the corporate and government suits think that every kid should focus on reading, writing, and standardized testing, ignoring arts, music, and mental health. I was one of those kids who struggled to sit through traditional classrooms and lectures, written off by many teachers and principals… except for art, creative writing, and electronics. Once I got to college on a fine arts scholarship I tested out of the first levels of math and excelled in computer science, all while playing in bands and creating art. I’m now a successful engineer with a wife, two daughters, and years of gigging and performing music as well.

[@Pyeredere813-il4jw]

@@baimun I am from Spain and my husband is from Colorado, we're both Gen X. I had no idea who Mr. Rogers was because I didn't have access to him. There was a movie made about Mr. Rogers in 2019. Now normally my husband doesn't go for movies but one weekend he told me that we were going to see a movie. I was surprised and went with him. I was totally shocked by what I learned. We both cried a little. I cried because I didn't get to watch him and he cried because he missed him.

[@baimun]

@@Pyeredere813-il4jw Fortunately, some of the full episodes have been preserved on KZbin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmLbp6puq5qjr5osi=PtTh952Z97s2UTJG

[@baimun]

@@Pyeredere813-il4jw Haha, just started watching the episode I linked, and it's got the wood blocks that go in the shaped holes. All I could think of was the poor girl who was triggered by all of them fitting in one opening. 🤣

[@Angel-xh4qc]

I was just about to post exactly that. He also did not care about societal norms he deemed were unfair or unfit, and was the one of the first, I believe, to cross those barriers on TV that were slanted and biased, and showed us, children in our formative years, that we are all equal as human beings and that's how we should think of each other and treat each other. The man was a legend!

[@angelagraves865]

It doesn't matter how many times I see these Mr. Rogers videos, I end up crying. Mr. Rogers was an important part of my childhood. A truly good person who respected children.

[@lilmissshureshotck]

Rogers dedicated his life to children's education and emotional growth, and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2002. He was also inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1999.

[@susanmorris6945]

😊♥️🤗

[@AB2B]

His show was on PBS (the Public Broadcasting Station); PBS is funded via the government. This was his pitch to Congress to keep the funding going for the station. Mr. Rogers was an amazing human being. He always said when he was feeding the fish (he had a tank on the show) because a blind girl wrote to say she was concerned the fish weren't being fed; she couldn't see him doing it, so he verbalized it. He also shared a paddle pool -- sitting down and putting their feet in it -- with the "mailman", who happened to be black. It was quite a statement at the time, but children didn't understand; we just saw Mr. Rodgers hanging out with his friend.

[@leileyaravencroft]

Just a small correction: it was a cop. Which was another important aspect. Mr. Rogers wanted the black actor to play a cop so that the children especially black children woul know to go to him.

[@mycroft16]

It was the police officer who was black. The old white guy with the mustache, Mr. McFeely was the postman. But yeah your point stands.

[@AB2B]

@@mycroft16 My goodness, why didn't I remember that?! lol Maybe I was so young I just got it mixed up, or maybe I'm so old my brain got it mixed up in the present. What I really remember was just loving all the people in the neighborhood, and in the Neighborhood of Make Believe.

[@andreamaronn4510]

The best thing about Mister Rogers was that he was ALWAYS himself. The man you saw on TV was the exact same person in his private life. The kindest, most thoughtful man you could ever hope to meet. 100 percent genuine. ❤

[@henrideveroux8690]

He would actually tell people one of the greatest gifts you can give is your genuine self.

[@benb6535]

Mr. Rogers was the best of all of us. 😔

[@spunstricken9065]

Mr Rogers was a Presbyterian Minister. After my parents broke up, my dad was living in another state. Mr. Rogers was kind of a father figure. Hearts broke the day Mr. Rogers died. I grew up watching Mr. rogers in the 70’s and my daughter watched him in the 90s.

[@kimberlygodbold880]

My daughter did too! He was a Giant among men!❤❤❤❤

[@yvettec7650]

I cried the day Mr Rogers and Jim Henson died. It felt like my childhood died with them. The void they left is greatly felt when you see what TV has to offer to kids today.

[@piotrjeske4599]

Mr Rogers was an uncle , you didn't have , for a lot of kids.

[@mycroft16]

​@@kimberlygodbold880a giant by being simple and honest. By serving others. The lesson in that is beyond powerful.

[@Tinuvielthefair]

Even just listening to these clips gets me genuinely emotional. Like missing a family member. He was truly special.

[@susanmorris6945]

♥️

[@lilmissshureshotck]

Best part of the day was hanging out with Mr Rogers, in his neighborhood and in his world of make believe. You NEED to check out an actual episode.. the man is timeless

[@latoyalee2620]

I was about to say the same exact thing.He needs to watch a whole episode so he can grasp the full magnitude of Mr Rogers 😍

[@mycroft16]

The little city model flyover was the start of the best moments of the day. When we could be ourselves and feel safe.

[@melissadonnell9208]

Here's what you should understand about Mr. Rogers. He was there when us Gen Xers were kids. We were ignored by the adults in our lives. Our feelings, emotions, thoughts did not matter to the adults. We were invisible. And when Mr. Rogers neighborhood aired? For the first time in our young lives, we were seen. We were heard. By an adult no less. It was mind blowing to some of us. He showed us that we did matter. It meant everything to us. Mr. Rogers was, for a lot of us, the only grown up who did that. And he never talked down to us. You know as a small child, you had an imaginary friend? One who seemed to always understand you? Mr. Rogers was that imaginary friend come to life. That is why we still love him to this day.

[@ElizabethCox-z9o]

I agree I was bullied a lot when I was little for being different with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I loved him he was the best.

[@Tmhjr_Baskar]

​@@ElizabethCox-z9o Autism wasn't a diagnosis being given out (at least in my area) in the 80s. Being diagnosed with anything by a psychologist was such a a blemish in not only yourself, but your parents and your family. Instead of actual diagnoses, they gave out: anti-social tendencies, depression, little to no of/lack of self esteem. And the cure or anti-social tendencies? Throw the kid into social gatherings. It's the cure-all. Depressed? Go make some friends, be social, get in trouble. Know what it did to me? I escaped inward and became even quieter. Yep, thanks dad.. Biiiiiig help. No self esteem? Good, then he or she won't have a big ego growing up. **Blinks**

[@Tmhjr_Baskar]

Don't forget Captain Kangaroo!!!

[@melissadonnell9208]

@@Tmhjr_Baskar And the Bozo Show

[@prmtv]

He was there for us elder millenials too, I remember watching his show ❤

[@aaronburdon221]

Fred Rogers was a national icon, hero, gentleman. It didn't matter what race, religion, creed, identity, ideology or nationality. We love you all. We could really use him back these days and I hope his teachings become more popular. He was the father figure that some of us didn't have. He was the mentor that some of us needed. He was the psychologist that applied the balm to a lot of Americans wounded souls.

[@MickeysPal28]

Mr. Rogers will never not make me cry. This world didn’t deserve him but I am certainly blessed to have lived in the same time and space and learned from him.

[@alishagrossman4080]

Mr. Rogers was everyone’s neighbor. He raised us. He taught us how to deal with our feelings. If you can, check out some of his shows. ❤

[@arts_by_eva5891]

I am sitting at the bar after work trying not to cry watching this beautiful video of Mr. Rogers. I have severe ADHD and my mom said that when i was young, this is the only thing that would make me sit still. I would be mesmerized by him.

[@milissasilks2174]

I grew up on Mr. Roger's Neighborhood. The man was DEEP!!! Watching old shows through the lense of cynicism, some of his shows were...well...cringe, but that's the lense of cynicism. The man meant SO much to my emotional growth that I never gave him credit for. I'm a caring, empathetic adult in part because of what I learned as a very young child from him.

[@mycroft16]

We see so much irony in the world and he was completely unironical.

[@XRP2020]

"Every person counts ,"excellent statement

[@grlgodess]

Mr. Rogers was the most moral, caring, and just tv show of my childhood and probably still my life to this point. He was a devout Presbyterian Minister. Fred never shied away from tough topics. Whether it was integration when we shared a foot soak in a kiddy pool with a man who was black (a huge taboo at the time), talked openly about divorce, or a multitude of disasters in our world. He even tackled 9-11 in a few short videos, reiterating a much older message from the 1980s and 1990s to look for the helpers. He came out of retirement in 2002, one year after the 9-11 attacks. Despite his stomach cancer , he gave an address to all his children, both small and grown about hope,. He was speaking primarily to those of us who were grown. HE expressed gratitude for everyone passing on his message of hope, friendship, and love to those younger than us. During this he clearly told again what he had said so many times growing up; I like you just the way you are. All his 9-11 videos are still on youtube. If you get a moment, give them a look.

[@susanneg7078]

This man should be shown to children today. Everyone should hear what he had to say. He really helped a lot of children like me to feel less alone

[@stormeart]

Consider the main reaction to me crying as a child (no matter the cause) was my father telling me to suck it up or he would give me something to cry about, Mr Roger’s was a blessing to children then. Creativity, kindness, inclusion, & personal expression were highly promoted in his show.

[@NeuroPedsDad]

It's great to see that even today his message rings true. I've had the privilege to meet Mr. Rogers several times in my life. He was just as wonderful a human being in person as he was on his show. The world badly needs someone like him now. Miss you Fred.

[@dlofton8254]

Mr. Rogers is truly my hero. I've struggled with mental health issues in my past, but have been very privileged to have gotten some amazing care. The one thing I have noticed is that all of the things Mr. Rogers taught children clear back in the 70's and 80's are things that have only been recently "discovered" to be true in mental health care. He truly was light years ahead of science, and seemed to know and understand these things on his own. He did so much good.

[@misstasha]

Used to love watching him as a kid. He's probably one of the reasons I grew up wanting to be friends with everyone, no matter disability, color or social status, and was as accepting of people as a little kid. When my daughters were little and they'd play his reruns, I'd play them on tv for them. They are 23 and 25 (almost 26) now. The world could use more people like Mr. Rogers in it, he made being a kid a better experience in the 80s and is surely missed.

[@katherinebaxter6870]

If you are looking for an episode to watch, one that came to my mind was episode 1065, which aired may 9th 1969. If you watch it make sure you take note of the date, Segregation had ended 4 or 5 years previous with the civil rights act, but there was still segregation at many public schools. Mr Roger’s tackles that in that episode.

[@genny5309]

Truth.

[@ThatOldTV]

Most of Gen-X, grew up with Mr. Rogers. At least our early childhood. Also, Captain Kangaroo, The Electric Company and Sesame Street.

[@kimberlygodbold880]

I was going to say this!!!❤❤❤

[@kiandraplummer2095]

Yessss and later on Reading Rainbow ❤❤ 😊​@kimberlygodbold880

[@mycroft16]

Sesame Street back then was equally impactful on me. It was honest and spoke with us not down to us. Ernie especially. Some of his songs play in my head as a 45 year old today. "Yes I'd like to visit the moon, but I don't think I'd like to live there. I'd miss all the people and places I love." It's still makes me tear up.

[@rowanmayfair9249]

He was one of the most beautiful people in the world. His gold heart was so shiny and bright it could blind you. I grieved this man when he passed as I'm sure millions others did.

[@lotuslove2186]

When I tell you X is a different cloth, meet one of our thousand teachers ! We had a lot of very wise people in our lives & leasons to learn on our own. Enjoy 💞🥰

[@InanaNinsianna]

Cried like a baby. We need you Mr. Rogers. ❤ Thank you for everything, I’ll try to be good so I can thank you in heaven.

[@sarahpenisten597]

Gen X was his first audience and we really Needed him. He made a difference to all of us and in turn we became more compassionate to ourselves and others. Paved the way for so much kindness in the world. Thank you for your reaction.

[@genny5309]

Later Baby Boomers (I prefer Generation Jones, b. 1964) were raised with him too. 💜

[@belindamullins9174]

Mr. Rogers was a blessing my family for years. I watched him and I'm 65 (a baby boomer), my children watched him in early 80'S ( Gen X) and my grand children watched him in then late 90's (Millennials). He was an icon of Public Television . He will forever be missed by the lives he touched. To this day every so of then something makes us think about his show and we all begin singing, " Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won't you be my neighbor?"

[@layceevierra8364]

People reacting to Mr. Rogers is amazing, now you get why he was so amazing ❤

[@heatherwind]

I'm a Gen-X mom (b 1970) that grew up watching Mr. Rogers. He was a true bright spot in a sea of confusion and darkness, who was instrumental in positively influencing so many of us as children at a time when the adults in our lives weren't always able to do so. He was a Presbyterian minister, but never brought religion or preaching into the show, and never talked down to us. He treated children as *people*, regardless of origin, and we all wanted to be part of his magical neighborhood. Just be a good, kind person, to everyone, and leave the world better than you found it. His show was groundbreaking on so many levels, and I've been in happy nostalgic tears watching him again here. He is so dearly missed, and even more dearly needed today.

[@teresaelizondo373]

Mr Rogers was also a minister. Please watch a full episode. In Episode 1065 he washes the feet of a black man. He was always teaching love and acceptance and made children feel seen if even just through a tv screen if that makes sense. And the Land of Make Believe was an extra added treat.

[@lisaseverance6785]

His show was aimed at children but there are lessons in his show that adults can find value in. No shame in saying that I would watch the episodes today in a heartbeat!

[@ManubibiWalsh]

Of course. Because people don’t become different humans as soon as they become adults. Every time someone’s talking to you, they’re talking to the child you were too, and the child you were can be healed at any point. It never is too late to heal trauma and hurt.

[@amydameron3928]

My favorite part was when he showed us how things were made or how things worked.

[@betmo]

picture picture too

[@mycroft16]

Graham crackers and crayons still play in my head.

[@toodlescae]

For most of us of the generations raised by and on Fred Rogers if anyone insults Mr. Rogers them's fighting words. Not something he would approve of but we are very very loyal to that man. You can make fun of any of our other tv shows but not his. I was a very shy and introverted 6/7 year old kid when Mr. Rogers first aired. In many ways that man saved my sanity and even my life. We moved a lot so I didn't have many friends even into high school. Up til I was 10 we lived with my abusive bio father. In many ways Mr. Rogers not only saved my sanity. He literally saved my life when I was 16. I kept hearing his voice in my head saying that other people were not worth giving up my life over. RIP Mr. Rogers.

[@mycroft16]

I like you just the way you are is one of the most important and impactful things ANYONE has ever said to me. And he meant it. He didn't have a judgmental cell in his body. He truly did love every single person. I can't imagine how different so many lives would be today as society struggles through acceptance of people right now.

[@kristisoileau6868]

He helped some of my generation through the hard times. God bless you, kiddo.

[@jeffcobb2734]

Mr. Rogers received a lifetime achievement award on the Emmys one year. You should look up his acceptance speech. One of the most profound things I've ever seen. He had all the actors in tears.

[@sopdox]

He was a national treasure. A Presbyterian reverend and a champion for all children. There is a compilation video of his show out there on KZbin. He tackled serious issues that weren’t discussed with children back then, like divorce and race. A biopic was made a few years ago with Tom Hanks playing Fred Rogers.

[@jasonjtd79dunne88]

And his legacy is continued with Daniel Tiger’s neighborhood which is an animated series based on the the lives of the puppets from The Land Of Make Believe from his show. Making sure his words are still heard by today’s children. Recreating his songs and beliefs. As a 45 year old late Gen X I always had my now 10 year old son watching Daniel Tiger in his early years.

[@sadams5945]

He was a genuinely good guy who I didn't realize how much of an impact he had on my young mind. I miss his presence in the world.

[@TaraWilson1010]

I grew up watching Mr. Rogers, and I absolutely recognize it from the thumbnail. I'm really glad you're finding out about him - we need him more than ever. I'm commenting and hitting the like, but I just can't rn, sorry. being born in 1969, I was practically raised on this and Sesame Street, and I wish I could go back and stay in the 70s and 80s. Anybody else remember watching "ZOOM??" (02134!!) - crazy that I still recall the zip code. 😅 I wasn't allowed to watch much TV, but these were the exceptions, and I'm forever grateful. 💙 edit - I meant that I recognize this exact episode.

[@kimberlygodbold880]

C’mon and zooma zooma zooma zoom!!! … c’mon give it a try, we’re gonna show you how, we’re gonna teach you to fly High… c’mon and zoom! C’mon and zoom zoom!!! 😂 Those were the days!!!❤❤❤

[@TaraWilson1010]

@kimberlygodbold880 I have finally found my people!! 😂 💙💙

[@Terrx]

This man was one of a kind. The world lost a gem when we lost him.

[@mycroft16]

A once in a species man.

[@karinaramirez-rattan4140]

This man right here taught a whole generation of Xers that you can have feeling deep down inside!!! Taught us right from wrong... He was the father to GenXers and more!!! He made us feel good to be seen when we were seen and not heard of in our own homes and families!!! God blessed Mr. Rogers with a beautiful love for teaching children!!!

[@dianekelly1706]

Mr. Rodgers was so safe and calming.

[@Me-wk3ix]

Mr. Rogers was the strongest and most mentally healthy person I've ever seen! He should be required viewing for us all! I really appreciate you doing this video. Your reaction says a lot of very positive things about your character!

[@nishikaze]

Mr. Roger was an American Saint. We need his wisdom even more today than back then.

[@simmershonna]

I grew up on Mr. Rogers and can still sing all the songs word for word, and I'm now about to turn 47. I loved Mr. Rogers.

[@heatherlowe7330]

I looked forward to Mr. Rogers every day as a child!

[@AuntK68]

I'm 56 and Mr. Rogers is still one of my heroes. He was good, true, kind and ever-faithful to his message of how to help and treat others. A little bit of kindness went out of this world on the day he died.

[@dl00076]

Omg....❤❤❤❤ Mr Rogers l just loved him ...such a beautiful Soul...all that wisdom so needed and missed 2:56 he had a beautiful after school program that we used to watch in the afternoon

[@williammelaniegappmayer2655]

One of the great things Mr. Roger's did was he didn't talk down to the kids watching the show. I truly believe the impact this beautiful person had is beyond measure.

[@McCammalot]

I still miss this man. So much kindness and sincerity and hope and honor in one package. He helped us to learn and emote and share, and made us feel understood and loved.

[@janetbaker645]

I’m 64 now and when I was 13 and Mr Roger’s Neighborhood first came to Public Broadcasting Service, I watched it and he made me forget anything I was going through..he also made me feel better about myself

[@eileenreid5348]

Mr. Rodgers, was a daily dose of zen. He was amazing, genuine, and so kind, my dad traveled alot when I was a kid so he wasnt around. Mr.Rodgers was there every afternoon and we never missed it. I still know all of the songs...

[@lifelikelisa]

I can’t watch anything with Mr. Rogers without crying. The world could really use his kindness today.

[@AuntieBooks]

Mr. Rogers literally helped raise multiple generations of kids! He never shied away from difficult and controversial topics and is universally beloved to this day. His impact crossed cultural, economic, and racial divides across America in a way so few ever have. When he died, I remember SO many fellow classmates wearing sweaters to school in his honor or t-shirts with his face/name/show on them. Imagine teenagers wearing their favorite children’s tv show to school… he was that important to us. ❤️ I know parents have played his old episodes for their children to help them wind down even today; several parents used his videos during lockdown in recent years and noticed marked positive changes in their children’s behavior. Truly one of a kind. Just like each of us!

[@M11969]

I was today years old realizing that Mr. Rogers made his pitch for public funds and earned it, on my birthday.

[@Sheilla357]

The $20 million was for Public Broadcast Stations funding from Congress. The free educational television programming that we have over here. Mr. Rogers had that effect on everyone he encountered. God had his hand on Mr. Rogers and worked miracles through him for many generations. He taught us to change clothes and shoes when we came into the house. He taught us to be inclusive. He taught us to love each other for each other. It's a lovely thing you are doing. Thank you.

[@donnasalvador678]

He was timeless. I wish the children of today had him. The world has changed so much and this generation has so much pressure and deep despair, his sincerity and kindness would calm their storms.

[@demonic7610]

What Mr. Rodgers did is probably the best thing ever done for kids, between emotional support and teaching that has ever aired, 2nd place would be Sesame Street.

[@lennon1499]

11:30 is when I noticed you get that warm feeling of Mr. Rogers gave us growing up with him as he sang his songs to us💗

[@Music_Lover26]

This is a beautiful reaction. I am a late boomer who was already a pre-teen when Mr. Rogers' program started. I admit to watching it with my younger siblings (Gen X) and loving it. Mr. Rogers influenced so many of us and I still love him to this day. 💓

[@NarnianRailway]

😍Thank You JayFlex for visiting Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. Mr. Rogers is the best grown-up friend any child and their parent could have. In his hometown of Latrobe, Pennsylvania, the amusement park remodeled the children's area to Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood of Make-Believe with many characters he created on his show including a ride on his famous red trolley. A later remodel changed it Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood for a new generation of children to enjoy (Daniel Tiger was one of Mr. Rogers most popular friends, oops I mean puppets).

[@brynjordan7924]

Dear JayFlex, Fred Rogers was a national treasure. For me personally the part of his program I carry with me is the part of his show where he would show how something was made start to finish. He showed how Crayola crayons are manufactured from wax powder to box to crate, then truck for distribution. He showed how a Tonka toy truck was molded and assembled. He showed how Suzaphones are made. Rocking chairs. Violins. Grand pianos. Candles. And so much more. Then he would tell the children that this is how the things in their home and all around them come to be, and that maybe when Mom or Dad leaves for the day they go to a factory to make things for other people to use. He let us know that everything is made, and that it takes people and processes for all that making of everything.

[@pryland10]

Mr Rogers is who I grew up watching. He was an amazing man who loved the world and only wanted to make everything better. Those who grew up watching him, where some of the best of all generations to date. We where in touch with ourselves. We where taught to love everyone equally. That each and every single individual is unique and worth being in the world.

[@katehaynes5735]

We watched Mr. Rogers pretty much every day when we were very young here in the States. And I bet we all teared up watching this video of him, I know I did! And I haven't watched Mr. Rogers in about 40 years.

[@Destyn2b]

This gives a bit of insight as to why Gen X is so calm and not easily excitable. Although we were on our own, we had Mr. Rogers there to help guide us. Notice his tone is always calm and even keeled.

[@eltreum1]

Mr. Rogers was a wonderful neighbor, a rare individual and a national treasure. You would never expect a kids show on low budget public TV that was so deep and touched so many lives in a positive way. He always had such a warm and calming presence, you always felt seen and heard as if he was speaking with you vs to you.

[@marvinmurphy5523]

Mr. Rogers, 321 Contact, Reading Rainbow, School House Rock, and others helped gen-X turn out somewhat stable.

[@heatherlowe7330]

I'm an older millennial but I loved Mr.Rogers and Reading Rainbow 😁

[@martagrecchi9957]

Contact. It's the secret. It's the moment. When everything happens!

[@mycroft16]

The shows that took the role of the parents who dismissed us as just kids intruding on their lives. That didn't judge us and made us feel okay.

[@rainbowunicorn709]

You forgot Bob Ross.

[@marvinmurphy5523]

@@rainbowunicorn709 more than just Bob Ross I'm sure, there are some I never knew about because of what was shown where and others that I personally found uninteresting, having 0 artistic abilities Bob Ross goes in the not watched so easy forgotten section of my memory.

[@Philly420PDX]

I grew up watching Mr.Rogers. The two biggest influences in my life was my family and Mr. Rogers. He truly was a gift.

[@autoharpmug6276]

The world needs to remember Fred Rogers. The world needs more people like him. He taught loving others and loving yourself just the way you are. Being kind and thoughtful, with compassion for others. Respect, courtesy, and even bravery. The planet is a lesser and much sadder place without him.

[@michaelkibble740]

I use to watch Mr. Rodgers a lot and I cried the day he died 😭 And I still miss him 😭

[@easagepie]

I'm 32 and when he passed when I was in moddle school, I truly mourned. Mr. Rodgers was such a friend for me and so many. Rest in Paradise Mr. Rodgers.

[@Inmatesixdoublefive321]

He was testifying before the US Senate to help secure $20 million for PBS which aired his show and other educational programs for children. RIP Fred Rogers ❤

[@Lilith6416]

He was my babysitter. He was so kind. He made you feel ok no matter what b

[@allenruss2976]

The other kids show that was just as big for us was Captain Kangaroo. He was on our TV's every morning for around 20 years. Definitely worth checking out

[@patriciabusch4599]

I know so many people still know every single word of his outro song! What an absolute blessing to have experienced this man and his show during my young formative years. He was a true angel.

[@seihimecyfer330]

I was born in the early 90s. And I remember watching Mr. Roger's when I was a child. I always turned on his show and I always watched. I did it pretty d*** near on the daily basis. When I found out that Mr. Roger's died.I actually went to my room and I cried my eyes out.Cause it felt like my uncle just passed away.

[@filminginportland1654]

I’m sitting here in tears watching this. I needed this today, thank you. Just hadn’t thought of Mr Rogers in so long and completely forgot how much I loved him. Really needed that release today!!!

[@WickedBlades]

That song is played e every day in his show. I remember singing along when the trolly went by. Omg I could cry right now. Best memories 💓 💖

[@im2bz2bcn]

I watched him as a small child and he made me feel like I was special. In a home with seven kids he showed me I was important and my feelings were ok. I would hold my baby brother on my lap and he watched it with me every day. He grew up to be a very intelligent and loving brother

[@auburnkim1989]

You finally discovered the one adult that cared about our feelings, lol! Just fyi, he was on PBS daily in the 70s; along with Sesame Street, the Electric Company and for a few years...ZOOM. PBS was also responsible for introducing us to Dr. Who and other classic British television programs, Bob Ross painting and the cooking of Julia Child. Fun one! Big thumbs up!

[@mycroft16]

I watched Ross and Julia so much as a kid... their peaceful calm and sincere gifts brought us joy.