Fred Rogers

Fred Rogers (aka Mister Rogers) was an actor and ordained Presbyterian minister who was best known for being the star of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Although he is not usually regarded as a puppeteer, he performed almost all of the puppet characters on his show, such as King Friday and X the Owl. Fred appeared on the 12th season finale of Sesame Street and Big Bird made two appearances on his show from within the same year. Rogers has also served as author, composer of all the operas, and executive producer of his show, in which case was worth the hard work. Other than Caroll Spinney, he met some other puppeteers as well, mainly Brad Brewer and Glenngo King who both did some projects with the Muppets. In a Twitter reflection posted by Frank Oz, Jim Henson also met him and liked him. But sadly after his retirement from the series, Fred Rogers died of stomach cancer in 2003. Some Sesame Street characters performed a medley of songs from his show in a dedication tribute that same year. Although he is gone, his company, Fred Rogers Productions, is still running today currently producing two shows based on his works; Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Donkey Hodie. I'll bet Fred is very touched that people are still remembering him to this very day. Maybe Rogers is watching everything up in heaven and is receiving prayers about him having a great life on Earth. Even though he's not regarded by others as a puppeteer, he will be considered a puppeteer by me. Fred Rogers, you've made millions of people happy and served as a great role model for children all over the world. I hope that you will be touched by how your company has made two shows of your own works. The neighborhood just isn't the same without you, and it never will be. Please enjoy your life in heaven Fred. You were a great man Rogers!

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