On this date in 1928, my favorite children's television icon was born--Fred Rogers. When I was growing up, he had an incredible impact on me, and I read a biography him that really inspired me. I continued to watch him (on the sly) through junior high, high school, and even as an adult. I e-mailed a fan letter to him before his death in 2003, and I even received an actual reply back. I told him I was praying for him, and he said I was in his prayers as well. That truly meant a lot to me at the time. I think I still have that somewhere.
I so wish that children's television was like it was back then. Oh well.
For more information:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/20/mister-rogers-birthday-fred-rogers-85_n_2909311.html
http://www.biography.com/people/fred-rogers-9462161
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Rogers
http://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/mr-rogers.html
