Yes, I did not spend time watching his show and never knew him or what is was about... I am really enjoying hearing him... he is helping me... graceful receiving is a wonderful gift... my ears and heart are open and I am listening... I have had a very difficult time getting past my own static... he is helping me tune in and I feel grateful
Likewise, my father was a monster and I always wished he (Mr. Rogers) could be my father. His voice was kind and comforting, his demeanor was non threatening and kind as well. It was a show that my mother, who was an angel in my life, would sit and watch it with me. She and Mr. Rogers were the 2 best encouraging comforting people in my young life at that time, they brought me comfort in the darkness surrounding my childhood. Bless you man, abuse is hell, but sometimes God/heaven sends us comforters and encouragers like Mr. Rogers. He helped a lot of people, more than he would have ever known.
@@RecruitingJunkie I believe Mr. Rogers, understood how "powerful" of gift he had to reach others with his tools of kindness and love. He made a powerful difference by utilizing those tools and the gift he had. He used them to make a difference in children's lives. At such a young age our minds were open to the world around us, we soaked in the things we were taught, the things we sew, the things we heard, and he knew this and knew if kids were given a positive message it could make a difference. In this case, it was a powerful positive difference he made, in many lives. We will never know how many children lived in fear and pain in their young lives and in the midst of all that fear and pain was Mr. Rogers and his world of make believe that we were able to be a part of and escape to, a different place in our minds for the 30 minutes he aired. Anyways, as you said my neighbor, powerful stuff 😊
I don't like to think of myself as a cynical and negative person, but every time I hear Mr Rogers say anything, I realize how cynical and negative I am, and how detrimental that mindset truly is
Being a now 26yr old neighbor, I remember growing up with the neighborhood, and the lessons it taught me then, and now rewatching it as an adult, I'm learning even more, even after his passing. He has taught me one thing about my life, selfless dedication to a cause will take you further than anything else, he touched more people and changed the world but never let it be about him. It was always about everyone around.
Travis Ginther We can become like Mr Fred Rogers with God’s constant guidance and His Holy Spirit. 🙏❤️💕 And that would be what Mr Rogers would say. ❤️🤗
Travis,...He is here in Spirit. I am grateful for his shows and his interviews. What a difference this man made! The only other person I know that comes close to him is Eckhart Tolle. Just as kind, present and accepting, and he is still alive. ;) 🌺
waffler69 Absolutely. He was a treasure especially to children. Parents don’t have even half the empathy and love for their own children. Child abuse is pandemic in society. Shame on you parents. You cannot hold a candle to what Mr Rogers gave to children. He give them unconditional respect and acceptance and respected their innate boundaries like no other I’ve ever witnessed. This country is going to pay a horrific price for the way the parents and everyone else has treated children it is a disgrace. God bless the children our most precious gifts.
Charlie Rose speaks so much faster than Mr. Rogers. On such a basic level, the interviewer agitates and Mr. Rogers soothes. Many have said, "We need a Mr. Rogers in our world today." I believe that if you can't find a Mr. Rogers, you can certainly be one. Internalize his message and be a healing, calming presence. I fail miserably, but I'm trying.
Charlie Rose just doesn't get it. He follows what Mister Rogers says with something unrelated, and he repeatedly asks what makes the Neighborhood program important. He just doesn' t get it.
I noticed that Fred's calmness seems to spread to Charlie about halfway through the interview, and he begins to speak in a more relaxed manner as well.
Fred says, “It’s so important to just be in the moment.” Charlie says, “I couldn’t agree more,” and then IMMEDIATELY barrels on to the next question, not pausing for a single moment. You’re so right, he doesn’t get it.
"I'm very concerned that our society is much more interested in information than wonder. More interested in noise rather than silence. How do we encourage reflection? This is a noisy world." wow
Matt Flatin I reminded my mom recently when she told me that silence makes her uncomfortable, that Mister Rogers loved silence and felt that a lot of good things come from it and thats a gift
When talking about Yo-Yo Ma, I noticed he said "come to visit," and not just "came on the show." That shows just how much he viewed the Neighborhood as a community and not just a "show." It's beautiful.
Adam Winkelmann I noticed that too. Even though he was reliable and almost predictable to a fault he still believed in wonder and whimsy. He kept hopes and dreams alive so that a generation could best pursue them.
I was abused by multiple adoptive/foster parents, my baby sister was kidnapped when I was 8. I've fought anxiety, depression, and PTSD for over 20 years. Mr Rogers was, and is my inspiration to be kind, loving, and work to always understand the people around me Thank you Mr Rogers for helping so many of us
Trick, like he says, is to love yourself and allow yourself to actually feel the negative instead of shaming your own self for feeling that way. The way you talk about it means you’re ashamed and you shouldn’t be
peace and love Actually, sainthood will not be possible for Fred as he was a Presbyterian, a sub-sect of Protestantism who do not believe in saints. Besides, he would not have wanted such an honor even forgetting his religious convictions.
Go forth into the world and carry the torch he lit inside each and every one of us neighbors in his neighborhood, be someone Mr Rogers would be proud of, someone he would speak of to everyone he met. Continue to do the things he did and influence those around you and tell them you like them and who they are. Show them sincerity and respect. That is the best reward we can give Mr. Rogers. The world may never recognize him, but they will recognize us as his children.
This man is hands down one of the greatest gifts to humanity we have EVER had! You just feel better as a person listening to him. HE speaks in poetry and love. "theres one thing that evil can not stand, and that is FORGIVENESS!" WOW
Sadly I was born the year he died, so I never would have been able to, I did however grow up watching him on TV. The man helped me get thru a lot of abuse from my biological household. Watching him was like having a friend.... my only regret is that I would never see my friend... I'm glad you got to meet him in person.
Because above all, every child is a person! We ought to enjoy the company of any individual who’s able to communicate. And communication comes is more than just talking. Children can make you think.
This. This always gets me, I’ve been thinking it and it doesn’t seem to be the easiest thing in the world- to view that adult as innocently (and their words) as I would a young child. It’s my aim now though. I see it’s good,
And we usually take after our parents, so if they were critical, callous, indifferent and outright short tempered or just complete no shows it's no surprise so many people grow up to become jaded, cynical and probably drug addicts/alcoholics ontop of that to try and drown out the bad memories. It's always starts at home, every problem.
You know how you can tell what a wonderful human being he was? Even the darkest parts of the internet don't come to RUclips and talk badly about him. You won't find that on any other video.
A few weeks before the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, President Trump's campaign communication director, Mercedes Schlapp, decided she would "own the libs" with her tweet that watching a Biden town hall "feels like I am watching an episode of Mr. Rogers's Neighborhood." Not even Fox News attempted to defend her..
@@hoacky My good man. I am going to be polite to you because that is what Mr Rogers would want and kindly point out to you that the right is no better. The right has Biden on their mind 24/7. Both sides have their faults.
CR - "Who has made a difference in your life?" MR - "Oh, A lot of people, but, a lot of people who have allowed me to have some silence. And I don't think we give that gift very much anymore. I'm very concerned that our society is much more interested in information, than wonder. And noise, rather than silence. How do we do that? I mean, in our business, yours and mine, how do we encourage reflection? I trust that this book will do some of that. But, oh my this is a noisy world." RIP Mister Rogers, real American hero.
It's amazing how right he was. How much society pursues this information and noise, and how much it really distorts one's point of view or even others. We became less about loving thy neighbor, and more into insecurity and drama. Where oh where has dignity in this world gone?
To me he is the ultimate TRUE alpha. When he speaks, everyone stops to listen. Everything he says has substance. And If you notice, he is the same in every interview, he never changes and he dominates the conversation naturally. I am concerned about anyone that can sit and listen to this man and not get teary eyed by the intense emotional things that he says and how he says them.
Ben Shapiro tried to use the memory of this wonderful man to score a petty politicial point. He was reacting to Mr Rogers singing in the 60s that you can only be born as man or a woman and then Shapiro looked at the camera and said 'simpler time'
Yes, much like Eckhart Tolle and other zen masters. That is bc these people are connected to their true Self, which is Love, which is Source itself, our Origin. Lots of people talk about love, not many know what it really is. Psychopaths, narcissists, in all their levels, are people who are in their egos most of the time if not all the time. Depends on where they fall on the spectrum, but it's mainly an ego spectrum. Once you understand this it's a lot easier to walk towards your Self and feel Home again.
B.C. Morgan. I just saw that. I think it's cause Fred Rogers had a genuine intrest in people and he knew that sometimes listening is more important than talking. He was a great man.
Actually, a common frustration (in a good way, I presume) by people trying to interview him. Rogers was known for always somehow getting interviewers talking about themselves.
Ax Greenious and he would have done the exact same thing he did with Charlie Rose he would have been patient and waited for you to understand in your own way rather than forcing you to see it in that moment. I only ever grew up on reruns of this man but he brings me to tears everytime I see him. He has made me want to be a better person in life. I look up to this Man and I am so saddened that I never got to meet him but he always taught me via his show everyone has a voice and no one is more important than another. The world is a darker place without this man...I feel in the end of 2017 he would be saddened about state we are in, yet I still have a hope that he would try to make the best out of a situation like this** **This being the state of the world today**
You are so right, your statement moved me! I know that may seem silly but looking at it that way we have a commonality and can put things in perspective
This is it in a nutshell but by grown up it means locking away the soft, quiet, gentle kind part of ourselves for fear of it being hurt. That’s why I cry when I hear him, he puts his finger right on it.
There aren't tiers in heaven. “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
I remember when I was a teenager, I used to babysit and the kids would watch this . I got hooked. His gentle kindness was something I’d never seen on TV. A beautiful soul.
exactly, i used to think he was just a silly old guy, but in the end, look at how terrible things have gotten, we need to bring back role models like him.
I remember the day and were I was driving when I heard that Mr. Rogers past away I was very upset like the day when I heard John Lennon died , Mr. Rogers is much more impressed then he gets credit , the man was a genius
@Club Soda No. Mr. Rogers's life lessons are timeless & universal, no matter the age level, creed, race, nationality, orientation, gender, etc. of humanity.
I'm sitting here in tears because I miss how good, how peaceful, how... happy I felt when I watched Mister Roger's Neighborhood as a child. I never met him, yet I think he would still like me just the way I am. He makes me want to be better than I am.
as someone who's about to be a male nurse at 30 years old and who grew up with Mr. Rogers, I feel that part of the person I am today is because of him and his impact during my important developmental years as a child. RIP Mr. Rogers
He's the closest embodiment of a guru, Budha or Saint that I've seen in modern times. Love and wisdom flowed out of him in a genius and masterful way that is truly breath taking.
There are plenty of beautiful people like Fred Rogers. Society just won't give them a spotlight. It's a beautiful coincidence that somebody this special got such an important spot in our world and in our lives.
Such a kind, gentle man. My childhood was difficult, and his show made feel like I had gone to a safe place where I was cared about. I even watched the show in my teens. I miss him.
All the goodness in the world, personified. He died on my 13th Birthday. He made a difference in my life when I had trouble understanding my place in this world. Thank you, Fred.
i used to feel such peace and serenity when i watched Mr Rogers as a child...he made a huge difference in my life...as a grown man watching him now it gives me chills and touches my heart deeply...sounds strange but i really miss him
When i scroll down for comments and I see only praises, admiration, and respect for this man. Its really a happy feeling. I only got to know him literally right now. From Mase's welcome back mv.
How sad that you didn’t get to watch him during his 33 years on television but you can catch up now. Come to Pittsburgh, his hometown, and see how much we respect and admire him. There are two museums and a wonderful statue of him here.
What a wise, sweet, kind, gentle, smart man! I watch this with tears in my eyes. Remembering as a boy being glued to his show on TV. Now as a middle aged man seeing the teaching I use from him in my own life still 30 years later. Is remarkable... I see him as how Jesus would have looked sounded & acted in this modern world that we live in. Being able to talk about absolutely anything in such a powerful yet simple & delicate way that a child can understand it yet boggle the mind of the greatest intellectual & not offend anyone but inspiring them to become better. RIP Mr Rogers! Love you & thank you for the standards you set I need to try and get to in my own love bless you!
Fred Rogers is wrong in one part of this interview. When asked what parts of him we couldn't see that were an essential part of him, he answered his spiritual life. Well, on a formal level, that may be true, but in the deepest and most important level, he showed us and shared with us his spiritual life every day. We could see it clearly.
@@TherealRNOwwfpooh he was an ordained minister, but he never ever mentioned religion in his show, but if you think about him you understand you don't need to espouse evangelism to get your point across.
Love the way every interview of Fred is a lesson for the interviewee and the viewer. Look even at his patience at 1:45 when Charlie reads the incorrect passage and when asked Fred nods and tries to say, "that's the one before it....", but stops himself and watches patiently as Charlie reads along. A remarkable man.
Towards the end it looks like Charlie was having trouble just looking at Fred. It’s like Fred got to a part of Charlie that he wasn’t used to addressing.
Fred is honest, so compassionate, so aware, so authentic, and so real, that he can literally start to break an interviewer down. I've never seen an interview on television like this.
Jesse Driver I used to make fun of him in high school and in mean spirited way. I watched this video and was moved to tears by him! It is depressing that not many are truly like him.
this man makes me want to cry, what an amazing beautiful human being. I used to make fun of him in comedy skits copying his voice and cadence :( yet this is a person who truly reflects the fruit of The Holy Spirit and gentleness of Christ. He is what the scripture talks about in being salt and light to those around us. this man was salt to an entire culture and he used considered the TV camera as "Holy Ground" and he also saw the value and beauty of each person , especially children. I can say I truly Love this man
It's like his persona/words/tone on screen create the same safe/healing atmosphere in my home as if he were here in person. His work will go on and on.
“ I am sad for those who feel they are not loved in life, “ Thank you Mr. Rogers for calling out a population that no one ever cared about. Bring back Mr Rogers to Public Television. KPBS
“The most important thing is to be present in the moment with the person we happen to be with in the moment, that’s what’s important.” So ahead of his time with this quote. So many relationships in competition with our phones 😔
Mr. Rogers speaks of the importance of silence and reflection. "Real revelation comes through silence." You have to wonder, in the midst of all the social networking, in phones and 24 hour cable news, how the average person in today's world is lacking in silence... you can see the correlation of the polarization of views in today's society.
Wherever there is a purely good person, there will always be the opposite there trying to learn something. Evil has a very hard time learning anything new!!
@Yemima Hutapea I googled a bit and found this: demonstrators from the Westboro Baptist Church, shouting and waving signs across from the church where Fred Rogers’ funeral was held. Their leader, Fred Phelps, argued that Mister Rogers was in hell because he “gave aid and comfort to homosexuals.” _______ There's always rude and stupid people everywhere.
Mr. Rogers came into my life when I was 21. I think that my mind developed as calmly as it did because of him. I was able to catch my 'breath' during his program. I really wanted my children to watch Fred and Sesame Street. I think that a lot of the gentleness that my children do have is from watching him. I am still trying to be the best I can be at 70.
It doesn’t matter in what context I see Mister Rogers, he always makes me cry. He touches something profoundly deep in all of us. He is one of history’s greatest men. His passing was an epic loss to mankind. Fortunately his spirit and his words live on through interviews like this. Thank you for posting it.
I'm still not convinced that man didn't walk on water. Such an honest, kind, loving person. It's unbelievable...and comforting. I only wish there were millions more like him. He's loved, and very missed.
As I’ve continued to get older, I’m starting to see a lot of us struggle with self esteem, no matter what color or background you come from. So many layers to peel back & the more I’ve done it, I’m starting to understand that this is truly the foundation in creating the life you really want for yourself. It’s challenging & an everyday practice and reminder. We’re all just damaged children underneath trying to make it thru as adults. Thank you Mr. Rogers for finding a way to heal & communicate with the child inside of all us that we’ve forgotten about
I can honestly say this man helped keep me in line as a young child. We didn't deserve the amount of love Fred Rogers gave us. I wish the kids now had him. He has a special place in heaven, we love you Fred Rogers
Amazing how Charlie Rose goes from host and interviewer to peer in discussing what really matters in life towards the end of this interview. All as a result of a few very sincere personal remarks and honest questions from Fred Rogers. The power of this man is absolutely mind blowing.
+Schweí Übersteigen Hello Hanz, Your use of such fowl language belies what you profess about wishing you were as wonderful as Mr Rogers. You discredit this caring man by your ugly words.
+otrg13 You nailed it! Fred strove to be unconditional (just focus on the loving and leave any judging to Jehovah), which more often brings out the best in people as a side effect, even if it's down the road. Such an amazing and admirable person, role model, teacher, and, from growing up with him on TV, friend. The content and tenor of his speech so thoughtful and calm above the cacophony of the constant noises and stimulations of life in the Sensorium. We've filled all the blank space between words, where we might take a moment to pause and think, with ads and "Look! Shiney!" and lost sight of what's more deeply and humanly important and satisfying.
The late Zen monk and poet Thich Nhat Hanh said: "The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers." I believe Fred Rogers preached the same exact ideal, as he does here to Charlie Rose. Just because Fred was inspired more by Jesus than the Buddha doesn't matter in my mind. Surely Fred and Thich Nhat Hanh practiced and preached this same kind of loving presence because they both knew we all carry divinity within us.
That quote form his professor, "There is one thing evil can't stand, and that's forgiveness". Man, what a heavy thing. Forgiveness is essential to our flawed humanity, without forgiveness we are hypocrites in our every breath. Forgiveness is that tool which allows us to be human.
"We live in a world that's more interested in information than reflection." - Fred Rogers on the need to take time out to think... on the importance of silence. And this was over 20 years ago. We are in a MUCH "noisier" world now.
I grew up on Mr. Rogers, and always enjoyed his show. However, now as an adult and father…I’ve come to respect and love him so much more. It’s on us to pass on these teachings to the next generation. We owe it to Mr Rogers 💪🏻
Fred to me is the most genuine man to ever live (okay, aside from Jesus). Never for a second have I ever doubted a word that’s he’s spoken, the intent of anything he’s done or how much he truly cared about children and the impact he could have on any and all of us. God wasn’t having a good day when he made Fred - he was having his BEST day.
I think I have watched this at least 10 times in the last week and it gets better and deeper ever time I watch it. Mr. Rodgers isn't so much about self esteem as it is about valuing each person as a unique individual and what you can do as such. That, my fellow humans, is what it's all about. What a wonderful man this guy was.
I really miss this Man. I can sense the purity that is in his heart. He always saw the good in everyone. & for me as a Christian that is exactly what Jesus Christ demonstrated. Jesus never got angry with his enemies he never raised his voice, he never fought back. Jesus simply said: "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do". That's a great demonstration of how to have patience with one another & how to love people unconditionally. & that what he has done through this man. And for all of us in America, we see & hear many different things & we experience days where we look in the mirror & ask ourselves questions about who we are & what we are called to do. And one of the greatest lessons to learn is how to LOVE ourselves & others regardless of color & regardless of character. And while the future remains uncertain for all of us, all we can do is give the very best that we can to make a difference in ourselves, in others, in our communities, our nation, & the world that we all share & love.
Zaq Kickasola One of the Greatest lessons I've Learned from this man is how to love people unconditionally. We see so many innocent people suffering everywhere & it saddens my heart seeing people going through these times & most of them never ask to go through these situations but one way or another it just happened. I believe that this is the time for healing. My theory is simply this: "No One Deserves To Suffer". & if we can come together & help each other, protect each other, & encourage each other then we will see a positive change in the Earth. I believe that we can do it. All of us want to win & We Will Win in the end.
Sad that too many people invest more time in worrying about who should be president than taking control of their own lives. Individuals lacking a moral compass and the dissolution of the family is the cancer that plagues our society, not who sits in the White House
john olsen In this I feel he is referring to the Devil. He can’t stand when you forgive. He can’t stand when you read the Bible. He wants a cruel world. But when the devil came to Mr. Rogers he turned right around.
Evil receives its strength from us and without our insistence on its importance, it’s sway over us is diminished. Acceptance is love. Forgiveness is accepting. Evil is seen as never having been real when we accept all as it is.
If there was any sign that angels walk on earth, it would be Fred Rogers. Kind, unassuming, and modest. I was born the year his show came out. Same as Sesame Street. It was a great period of time to grow up as a kid. We had such good role models. I feel bad for children these days. They don't have the same exemplary human beings out there helping them on their way through early stages of life.
I’m glad that, despite the professional demise of the host and his show(s), clips of interviews like this have been allowed to remain online for us to enjoy. After all, this show was not about the interviewer, but rather the interviewees
He wasn't calm, his Lord provided his voice and continence, this lead to trust and what we see as being calm. He was confident and a man full of the gifts of the Spirit of Truth. This is the calm, the light.
Thank you Mr. Rogers..... I have done my best to create silent space being present with a quiet mind daily. By not being caught up in a lot of emotion and entanglement , just being an observer, has had a life changing effect on me and those around me. It is a constant practice and was almost impossible for me to achieve but now I see and am aware of things others in noise can’t hear, see or even grasp. How subtle God speaks. I get it now. I do..... Thank you Sir for just being YOU!!😉
Thank you for sharing this. I hadn't seen this interview. I'm finding myself crying so much at the goodness and wonderfully reflective, thoughtful nature of Mr. Rogers. He is a true hero.
God, what an interview. OMG ! Love you so much! Best Mr Fred Rodgers, Charlie Rose. Yes, Let's all be a good example to each other, children and adults ! :~)
Seven years ago, I was sitting at a coffee shop in Oakland, California waiting for a friend and was wearing a Mister Rogers T-Shirt. Five minutes after I sat down at a table a woman walked over to me and said that she was from Pittsburgh and had worked for Fred Rogers back in the 70s. She told me stories like how nice of a person he was off camera and what a joy it was to actually work with him. Will never forget that day.
I can’t listen to Mr. Rogers without crying and I’m a grown man. Anything he says is so genuine and heartfelt, soft and gentle. It stirs my soul every time.
People like Fred will always missed. The downright genuine quality of his speech, and his keen interest in Charlie. How many such people do we come across daily?
I grew up watching this man and he left a profound impact on my life. His quiet presence and grace was instilled in me as a child and even though life often throws me off from that center, I find myself gravitating to it for peace. I'm pretty sure we will look back on Mister Rogers and see him for who he truly was: a sage.. a great teacher. RIP
What a wise man. He is speaking of Buddhism, Stoicism, etc. Even if he doesn’t site these philosophies, this is the wisdom he exudes. He truly was an enlightened spirit 🙏🏻
Who is also binge watching Mr. Rogers interviews.
Susie Colorado me! He has helped me so much this past month in reflecting on my life and organizing what’s most important... mr. rogers is the answer!
Yes, I did not spend time watching his show and never knew him or what is was about... I am really enjoying hearing him... he is helping me... graceful receiving is a wonderful gift... my ears and heart are open and I am listening... I have had a very difficult time getting past my own static... he is helping me tune in and I feel grateful
and how did we come to this. Why are we binge watching his interviews?
Totally me. Glad to join you.
I do usually twice a year at least to remind myself of the potential of goodness in ourselves
I grew up in an abusive home. I will always remember watching Mr. Rogers and feeling safe for awhile. I attribute my sense of morals to this man. ❤️
Sorry to hear about your past, i hope that you have healed from all that. ☺
Likewise, my father was a monster and I always wished he (Mr. Rogers) could be my father. His voice was kind and comforting, his demeanor was non threatening and kind as well. It was a show that my mother, who was an angel in my life, would sit and watch it with me. She and Mr. Rogers were the 2 best encouraging comforting people in my young life at that time, they brought me comfort in the darkness surrounding my childhood. Bless you man, abuse is hell, but sometimes God/heaven sends us comforters and encouragers like Mr. Rogers. He helped a lot of people, more than he would have ever known.
Powerful stuff
@@RecruitingJunkie I believe Mr. Rogers, understood how "powerful" of gift he had to reach others with his tools of kindness and love. He made a powerful difference by utilizing those tools and the gift he had. He used them to make a difference in children's lives. At such a young age our minds were open to the world around us, we soaked in the things we were taught, the things we sew, the things we heard, and he knew this and knew if kids were given a positive message it could make a difference. In this case, it was a powerful positive difference he made, in many lives. We will never know how many children lived in fear and pain in their young lives and in the midst of all that fear and pain was Mr. Rogers and his world of make believe that we were able to be a part of and escape to, a different place in our minds for the 30 minutes he aired. Anyways, as you said my neighbor, powerful stuff 😊
The man had more. Morals in his pinky than most have in there whole life
I don't like to think of myself as a cynical and negative person, but every time I hear Mr Rogers say anything, I realize how cynical and negative I am, and how detrimental that mindset truly is
Truth
Mr. GuyManDude Introspection is a very healthy trate keep going in that direction.
Being a now 26yr old neighbor, I remember growing up with the neighborhood, and the lessons it taught me then, and now rewatching it as an adult, I'm learning even more, even after his passing. He has taught me one thing about my life, selfless dedication to a cause will take you further than anything else, he touched more people and changed the world but never let it be about him. It was always about everyone around.
It’s ok be angry or sad,but we mustn’t let it get the better of us or consume us
Can you give a way to positive
How many wish we still had Mr Rogers in 2019?
Travis Ginther We can become like Mr Fred Rogers with God’s constant guidance and His Holy Spirit. 🙏❤️💕 And that would be what Mr Rogers would say. ❤️🤗
@@annescholl420 you're correct my friend.
I wish MRS. Rogers was still here. Boy did we have fun.
Travis,...He is here in Spirit. I am grateful for his shows and his interviews. What a difference this man made! The only other person I know that comes close to him is Eckhart Tolle. Just as kind, present and accepting, and he is still alive. ;) 🌺
We are all a little bit of Fred Rogers. He believed in compassion, empathy, and love. We can all share that with each other.
I wish I could still give Mr. Rogers a hug! Anyone feel that?
waffler69 yes I do
Absolutely.
ME!!! (My local PBS station - at least one of them - airs reruns of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on Sunday mornings.)
Well yea! Who wouldn’t want to hug from Mr. Rogers!? 😊
waffler69 Absolutely. He was a treasure especially to children. Parents don’t have even half the empathy and love for their own children. Child abuse is pandemic in society. Shame on you parents. You cannot hold a candle to what Mr Rogers gave to children. He give them unconditional respect and acceptance and respected their innate boundaries like no other I’ve ever witnessed. This country is going to pay a horrific price for the way the parents and everyone else has treated children it is a disgrace. God bless the children our most precious gifts.
Charlie Rose speaks so much faster than Mr. Rogers. On such a basic level, the interviewer agitates and Mr. Rogers soothes. Many have said, "We need a Mr. Rogers in our world today." I believe that if you can't find a Mr. Rogers, you can certainly be one. Internalize his message and be a healing, calming presence. I fail miserably, but I'm trying.
I have never seen so many comments and not one thumbs down. Alway mr. Rogers can do that.
Charlie Rose just doesn't get it. He follows what Mister Rogers says with something unrelated, and he repeatedly asks what makes the Neighborhood program important. He just doesn' t get it.
I noticed that Fred's calmness seems to spread to Charlie about halfway through the interview, and he begins to speak in a more relaxed manner as well.
@@HopeUnquenchable, I noticed that, too. :)
Fred says, “It’s so important to just be in the moment.” Charlie says, “I couldn’t agree more,” and then IMMEDIATELY barrels on to the next question, not pausing for a single moment. You’re so right, he doesn’t get it.
"I'm very concerned that our society is much more interested in information than wonder. More interested in noise rather than silence. How do we encourage reflection? This is a noisy world."
wow
The commercial culture encourages fast answers and solutions, rather than time for pondering, reflection, and inner growth.
Matt Flatin I reminded my mom recently when she told me that silence makes her uncomfortable, that Mister Rogers loved silence and felt that a lot of good things come from it and thats a gift
And it's getting noisier all the time. Mind vs Soul. Fred Rogers was deeply in touch with his soul.
no kidding.
Spot on!
When talking about Yo-Yo Ma, I noticed he said "come to visit," and not just "came on the show." That shows just how much he viewed the Neighborhood as a community and not just a "show." It's beautiful.
Adam Winkelmann I noticed that too. Even though he was reliable and almost predictable to a fault he still believed in wonder and whimsy. He kept hopes and dreams alive so that a generation could best pursue them.
He and Yoyo Ma were actually very good friends in real life even before Mr. Ma visited the neighbourhood!
Hello Floss Man. That's a great point!
I think "being on our program" was said as well.
"evil can't stand forgiveness"
PillCrosby you are smart.
PillCosby op
PillCosby Jesus knows this.
@@SirNippletonMcSugarteets yeah except Jesus is a myth
@@zapkvr is that necessary?
I was abused by multiple adoptive/foster parents, my baby sister was kidnapped when I was 8. I've fought anxiety, depression, and PTSD for over 20 years.
Mr Rogers was, and is my inspiration to be kind, loving, and work to always understand the people around me
Thank you Mr Rogers for helping so many of us
I hope you & your sister have healed from these horrible experiences & collective trauma.
I hope u are doing well now, tho I am very sorry for u and your sister
I am grateful for Mr Rogers being on earth for the time that we had him
Trick, like he says, is to love yourself and allow yourself to actually feel the negative instead of shaming your own self for feeling that way. The way you talk about it means you’re ashamed and you shouldn’t be
I hope you’re doing better.
Fred should've gotten, "The Greatest Human Being of All Time" award. My eyes well up every time I hear him speak.
lessevdoolbretsim Well, besides Jesus and many Saints, this past century Mother Teresa and Dalai Lama are surely on the list and Mr Rogers maybe too
peace and love Actually, sainthood will not be possible for Fred as he was a Presbyterian, a sub-sect of Protestantism who do not believe in saints. Besides, he would not have wanted such an honor even forgetting his religious convictions.
Agreed
@@peaceandlove544 it's not maybe it's a fact
Go forth into the world and carry the torch he lit inside each and every one of us neighbors in his neighborhood, be someone Mr Rogers would be proud of, someone he would speak of to everyone he met. Continue to do the things he did and influence those around you and tell them you like them and who they are. Show them sincerity and respect. That is the best reward we can give Mr. Rogers. The world may never recognize him, but they will recognize us as his children.
This man is hands down one of the greatest gifts to humanity we have EVER had! You just feel better as a person listening to him. HE speaks in poetry and love. "theres one thing that evil can not stand, and that is FORGIVENESS!" WOW
I thought it was true love
Old comment but for the record that quote was from a university professor he spoke with once.
Yes that was awesome.
Mr Rogers asking the camera "Will you be my friend?" has saved literally lives.
Research0digo he made his show when you watched it, a personal show, he made it seemed like he was personally talking to you
He helped me immensely while I was job hunting.
He *WAS* speaking personally to you. What you saw on TV was who he was. He wasn’t an actor. He was for real.
He was special just the way he was . We need him back. I know we can't have that but we could be just like him. Special.
Jon Thornton we DEFINITELY need Mr Rogers now!
I got to meet Fred Rogers, when I was young in a Children's Hospital. Fred is a very wonderful, kind and awesome person. RIP Mr. Rogers
My sister met him walking out of a restaurant in Pittsburgh with his wife.
What did he tell you?
Sadly I was born the year he died, so I never would have been able to, I did however grow up watching him on TV. The man helped me get thru a lot of abuse from my biological household. Watching him was like having a friend.... my only regret is that I would never see my friend... I'm glad you got to meet him in person.
@@ezekieltonks2808 Fred Rogers was a very smart man
@@pmcpmc8005 what did he tell her if you remember?
When Charlie ask him how many children he has affected over the years, I love that he says it doesn't matter how many, even if it were just one.
He affected me. I may be a derelict of a person now, but he made a positive difference in my life. And I'll never forget him for it.
For all that he accomplished, there was never the slightest detection of an ego in this man. This is a prime example.
He is making a difference in adults too if adults take time to listen to this amazing human being
He was always after the "one"....that's what made him Mr. Rogers.
Well then Mr. Rogers , mission accomplished x millions .
I love how he sounds exactly the same whether he addresses a five year old or a scholar
Because above all, every child is a person! We ought to enjoy the company of any individual who’s able to communicate. And communication comes is more than just talking.
Children can make you think.
But just to clarify in this case, Charlie Rose is basically a child.. The dude clearly missed some major steps in his development...
@@xidada666 now we know this yes but didn’t at the time i dont think, really i just meant in general
This. This always gets me, I’ve been thinking it and it doesn’t seem to be the easiest thing in the world- to view that adult as innocently (and their words) as I would a young child. It’s my aim now though. I see it’s good,
Yes!
"Attitudes are caught, not taught"
-Mr. Rogers
Dadee3 Yes I said previously the very same quote. We lead by example. Talk is cheap.
Bars
Practice vs Theory
And we usually take after our parents, so if they were critical, callous, indifferent and outright short tempered or just complete no shows it's no surprise so many people grow up to become jaded, cynical and probably drug addicts/alcoholics ontop of that to try and drown out the bad memories. It's always starts at home, every problem.
So true.
You know how you can tell what a wonderful human being he was? Even the darkest parts of the internet don't come to RUclips and talk badly about him. You won't find that on any other video.
That a great point!!
A few weeks before the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, President Trump's campaign communication director, Mercedes Schlapp, decided she would "own the libs" with her tweet that watching a Biden town hall "feels like I am watching an episode of Mr. Rogers's Neighborhood." Not even Fox News attempted to defend her..
But they will come out of the woodworks to take a shot at Trump because he lives in their minds 24/7
It's like Jesus, you can disagree with who he is as a person. But you can't disagree with what he did and his message.
@@hoacky My good man. I am going to be polite to you because that is what Mr Rogers would want and kindly point out to you that the right is no better. The right has Biden on their mind 24/7. Both sides have their faults.
CR - "Who has made a difference in your life?"
MR - "Oh, A lot of people, but, a lot of people who have allowed me to have some silence. And I don't think we give that gift very much anymore. I'm very concerned that our society is much more interested in information, than wonder. And noise, rather than silence. How do we do that? I mean, in our business, yours and mine, how do we encourage reflection? I trust that this book will do some of that. But, oh my this is a noisy world." RIP Mister Rogers, real American hero.
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Well said, sir. I can add nothing to that. I will ALWAYS love Mr. Rogers. I loved him when I was 5 and I still love him at 51...
Baris Baser I loved that too, I thought that was brilliant and it couldn't be more true than today.
It's amazing how right he was. How much society pursues this information and noise, and how much it really distorts one's point of view or even others. We became less about loving thy neighbor, and more into insecurity and drama. Where oh where has dignity in this world gone?
***** Sir, I have never heard it put more succinctly . Bravo. Mr. Rogers would be proud.
To me he is the ultimate TRUE alpha. When he speaks, everyone stops to listen. Everything he says has substance. And If you notice, he is the same in every interview, he never changes and he dominates the conversation naturally. I am concerned about anyone that can sit and listen to this man and not get teary eyed by the intense emotional things that he says and how he says them.
He speaks from the heart to the heart. We need more Mr. Rogers in this world.
Ben Shapiro tried to use the memory of this wonderful man to score a petty politicial point. He was reacting to Mr Rogers singing in the 60s that you can only be born as man or a woman and then Shapiro looked at the camera and said 'simpler time'
Thats more a basic fact than a political statement I'd say
Yes, much like Eckhart Tolle and other zen masters.
That is bc these people are connected to their true Self, which is Love, which is Source itself, our Origin. Lots of people talk about love, not many know what it really is.
Psychopaths, narcissists, in all their levels, are people who are in their egos most of the time if not all the time. Depends on where they fall on the spectrum, but it's mainly an ego spectrum.
Once you understand this it's a lot easier to walk towards your Self and feel Home again.
No. We are evolving. Mr. Rogers accepted every child. He did not try to make them different . He loved each one as who they uniquely are.
I bet he's the only guy who managed to effortlessly interview Charlie Rose on his own show.
B.C. Morgan. I just saw that. I think it's cause Fred Rogers had a genuine intrest in people and he knew that sometimes listening is more important than talking. He was a great man.
Mr. Rogers power level is 500, 000, 000 or he is kage level
Actually, a common frustration (in a good way, I presume) by people trying to interview him. Rogers was known for always somehow getting interviewers talking about themselves.
Chris Morgan and Charlie stumbled... knowing what we know now, he admitted to be a frenetic and admonished man
Yeah, he really did.
Real revelation comes through silence
Didn't think I would see you pop up in a Mr. Rogers interview comment section, but then again I'm about two drinks deep and can see what you mean.
I regret not "listening" to this man's message earlier in my life -- I definitely heard it but was unable to soak it in.
Ax Greenious and he would have done the exact same thing he did with Charlie Rose he would have been patient and waited for you to understand in your own way rather than forcing you to see it in that moment. I only ever grew up on reruns of this man but he brings me to tears everytime I see him. He has made me want to be a better person in life. I look up to this Man and I am so saddened that I never got to meet him but he always taught me via his show everyone has a voice and no one is more important than another. The world is a darker place without this man...I feel in the end of 2017 he would be saddened about state we are in, yet I still have a hope that he would try to make the best out of a situation like this** **This being the state of the world today**
You heard it when you were supposed to. ❤️
It’s NEVER too late!! 😃
Same. I tried to get into it but I was more of a Ninja Turtles and Conan guy.
@@SarahJames777 bingo.
Fred sees the child in everyone, because deep down we're still just kids who had to grow up
You are so right, your statement moved me! I know that may seem silly but looking at it that way we have a commonality and can put things in perspective
Jennifer Hahn ooo poi
This is it in a nutshell but by grown up it means locking away the soft, quiet, gentle kind part of ourselves for fear of it being hurt.
That’s why I cry when I hear him, he puts his finger right on it.
It's true. I'm 32 but honestly still feel like a kid in this life. I thought being an adult would be so different, but I'm still the same me.
That is true.
this calms me down and also gives me the chills. what an amazing man.
Yup. Rogers has a very smoothe and soothing tone.
Eazy E what a great man! miss watching the neighborhood so much
I was thinking the same. no one can replace this man. He's such a beautiful reassuring soul.
He probably tells great bedtime stories! 😩😴
he has spent time with jesus daily..
"there's one thing evil cannot stand, forgiveness.." - I will never forget this for the rest of my days.
Kevin Parrish
It’s true. I’ve dragged that heavy load for a while and boy was that a waste of time and energy. I freed myself🙏🙌🙌
My son is now 30, Mister Rogers is still his compass! I thank Mr. Rogers, when I was not home and he was there.
Charlie Rose .... Fred can see right through you.
Fred Rogers is having a good time in heaven
God has given him a first-class spot up in heaven.
Baby Lamb Creations he did
There aren't tiers in heaven. “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. Not so with you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
he is worm food
To be fair, he decomposed, but he lives on as a memory.
Even if Mr Rogers doesn't know this, he still talks.
He still spreads his message.
I remember when I was a teenager, I used to babysit and the kids would watch this . I got hooked. His gentle kindness was something I’d never seen on TV. A beautiful soul.
As a kid I use to watch him but never really understood his message until now
exactly, i used to think he was just a silly old guy, but in the end, look at how terrible things have gotten, we need to bring back role models like him.
Fred Rogers
I remember the day and were I was driving when I heard that Mr. Rogers past away I was very upset like the day when I heard John Lennon died , Mr. Rogers is much more impressed then he gets credit , the man was a genius
D. N. So true
@Club Soda No. Mr. Rogers's life lessons are timeless & universal, no matter the age level, creed, race, nationality, orientation, gender, etc. of humanity.
I'm sitting here in tears because I miss how good, how peaceful, how... happy I felt when I watched Mister Roger's Neighborhood as a child. I never met him, yet I think he would still like me just the way I am. He makes me want to be better than I am.
as someone who's about to be a male nurse at 30 years old and who grew up with Mr. Rogers, I feel that part of the person I am today is because of him and his impact during my important developmental years as a child. RIP Mr. Rogers
You are a nurse. Not a "male nurse".
He's the closest embodiment of a guru, Budha or Saint that I've seen in modern times. Love and wisdom flowed out of him in a genius and masterful way that is truly breath taking.
He was a Presbyterian Minister and was following Jesus Christ.
@@rubyalisa154yes, many people are Presbyterian ministers and many follow Jesus Christ, but no all of those have or were what Fred Rogers had or was.
Society today couldn't create someone like Mr. Rogers. We should feel very lucky to have had one.
There are plenty of beautiful people like Fred Rogers. Society just won't give them a spotlight. It's a beautiful coincidence that somebody this special got such an important spot in our world and in our lives.
I can't believe someone named poopsie doopsie said something so positive and profound :)
Yes, and now I have to go poop!
Prestige Potato I feel very blessed to have grown up with him. he taught me how to be a great person
If you don't see people acting that way, be the person that acts that way.
Such a kind, gentle man. My childhood was difficult, and his show made feel like I had gone to a safe place where I was cared about. I even watched the show in my teens. I miss him.
I love this man, you can see so much God in him.
timpy42 I'm not even really into religion but whatever the "higher power" is.. I hope it's like Fred Rogers.
All the goodness in the world, personified. He died on my 13th Birthday. He made a difference in my life when I had trouble understanding my place in this world. Thank you, Fred.
i used to feel such peace and serenity when i watched Mr Rogers as a child...he made a huge difference in my life...as a grown man watching him now it gives me chills and touches my heart deeply...sounds strange but i really miss him
That just might be the single most awesome thing you can say about a person
I believe so, too.
"Real revelation comes through silence." -Mr. Fred Rogers
Absolutely powerful words for humanity in such a noisy time.
When i scroll down for comments and I see only praises, admiration, and respect for this man. Its really a happy feeling. I only got to know him literally right now. From Mase's welcome back mv.
I so implore you, learn as much as you can. He is one of the most genuine people I have ever come to know. *THE* most, in fact.
How sad that you didn’t get to watch him during his 33 years on television but you can catch up now. Come to Pittsburgh, his hometown, and see how much we respect and admire him. There are two museums and a wonderful statue of him here.
What a wise, sweet, kind, gentle, smart man! I watch this with tears in my eyes. Remembering as a boy being glued to his show on TV. Now as a middle aged man seeing the teaching I use from him in my own life still 30 years later. Is remarkable... I see him as how Jesus would have looked sounded & acted in this modern world that we live in. Being able to talk about absolutely anything in such a powerful yet simple & delicate way that a child can understand it yet boggle the mind of the greatest intellectual & not offend anyone but inspiring them to become better. RIP Mr Rogers! Love you & thank you for the standards you set I need to try and get to in my own love bless you!
Fred Rogers is wrong in one part of this interview. When asked what parts of him we couldn't see that were an essential part of him, he answered his spiritual life.
Well, on a formal level, that may be true, but in the deepest and most important level, he showed us and shared with us his spiritual life every day. We could see it clearly.
Yes, you can see it in a personable, emotional sense, but you can't see it in a physical, formal sense, that's what he meant.
@@TherealRNOwwfpooh he was an ordained minister, but he never ever mentioned religion in his show, but if you think about him you understand you don't need to espouse evangelism to get your point across.
@@DEeMONsworld Actually, in B&W episodes, he did occasionally sing "Goodnight God" as a testament to his faith that drove much of what he did.
If I recall correctly he woke up at 5 am to pray and read the Bible. If you can do that for 30 years I would accept your opinion.
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"Oh my, is this a noisy world." I feel this in my soul.
Love the way every interview of Fred is a lesson for the interviewee and the viewer. Look even at his patience at 1:45 when Charlie reads the incorrect passage and when asked Fred nods and tries to say, "that's the one before it....", but stops himself and watches patiently as Charlie reads along. A remarkable man.
Wow, I didn't catch that. Such a patient man.
savedfaves I love that. I hope I can learn to do that more often! It is so loving, inspiring!
Towards the end it looks like Charlie was having trouble just looking at Fred. It’s like Fred got to a part of Charlie that he wasn’t used to addressing.
TRUTH!
Rarely does anything on RUclips bring me to tears the way this video has done. God Bless and keep you, Fred Rogers.
Amen my brother.
Fred is honest, so compassionate, so aware, so authentic, and so real, that he can literally start to break an interviewer down. I've never seen an interview on television like this.
So trueeeee
i want to be more like mr. rogers
Jesse Driver I used to make fun of him in high school and in mean spirited way. I watched this video and was moved to tears by him! It is depressing that not many are truly like him.
Alex Block I made fun of him too in high school as did many others on here. It's cool man. He understood it all.
i wish everyone would be more like Mr Rogers :)
I think a lot of us want to be more like Mr. Rogers
Jesse Driver That is a beautiful goal. I wish everyone felt that way male and female. Bless you.
this man makes me want to cry, what an amazing beautiful human being. I used to make fun of him in comedy skits copying his voice and cadence :( yet this is a person who truly reflects the fruit of The Holy Spirit and gentleness of Christ. He is what the scripture talks about in being salt and light to those around us. this man was salt to an entire culture and he used considered the TV camera as "Holy Ground" and he also saw the value and beauty of each person , especially children. I can say I truly Love this man
It's like his persona/words/tone on screen create the same safe/healing atmosphere in my home as if he were here in person. His work will go on and on.
@@ziggilypiggily yes indeed he was one of the few people of integrity that had celebrity status
I thought Mr Rogers was just a character, but he was exactly the same in real life!!!
“ I am sad for those who feel they are not loved in life, “ Thank you Mr. Rogers for calling out a population that no one ever cared about. Bring back Mr Rogers to Public Television. KPBS
Charlie has kind of a domineering aura to him, but you can tell the minute Rogers touched his heart (he's so easy to talk to!). Love conquers all.
Amen brother, Charlie is just seeing Love.
He was experiencing a living example of Love. @@valdezm_com
“The most important thing is to be present in the moment with the person we happen to be with in the moment, that’s what’s important.” So ahead of his time with this quote. So many relationships in competition with our phones 😔
Mr. Rogers speaks of the importance of silence and reflection. "Real revelation comes through silence." You have to wonder, in the midst of all the social networking, in phones and 24 hour cable news, how the average person in today's world is lacking in silence... you can see the correlation of the polarization of views in today's society.
T Tendean I think he would remain unconditionally loving
Excellent observation and I think we need more self reflection
To think there were protesters in his memorial service breaks my heart. There has never been a more kind man than this one
Wherever there is a purely good person, there will always be the opposite there trying to learn something. Evil has a very hard time learning anything new!!
@Yemima Hutapea I googled a bit and found this: demonstrators from the Westboro Baptist Church, shouting and waving signs across from the church where Fred Rogers’ funeral was held. Their leader, Fred Phelps, argued that Mister Rogers was in hell because he “gave aid and comfort to homosexuals.”
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There's always rude and stupid people everywhere.
@@auliaali5197 it broke my heart when I saw that footage
@@auliaali5197 especially if they're baptists from Westboro
You simply can't help but break a smile while watching this.
NosideZero for sure. maybe the greatest person who ever lived
Or cry
Mr. Rogers came into my life when I was 21. I think that my mind developed as calmly as it did because of him. I was able to catch my 'breath' during his program. I really wanted my children to watch Fred and Sesame Street. I think that a lot of the gentleness that my children do have is from watching him. I am still trying to be the best I can be at 70.
It doesn’t matter in what context I see Mister Rogers, he always makes me cry. He touches something profoundly deep in all of us. He is one of history’s greatest men. His passing was an epic loss to mankind. Fortunately his spirit and his words live on through interviews like this. Thank you for posting it.
"I'm very concerned that our society is much more interested in information than wonder, in noise, rather than silence."
- Fred Rogers
I'm still not convinced that man didn't walk on water. Such an honest, kind, loving person. It's unbelievable...and comforting. I only wish there were millions more like him. He's loved, and very missed.
As I’ve continued to get older, I’m starting to see a lot of us struggle with self esteem, no matter what color or background you come from. So many layers to peel back & the more I’ve done it, I’m starting to understand that this is truly the foundation in creating the life you really want for yourself. It’s challenging & an everyday practice and reminder. We’re all just damaged children underneath trying to make it thru as adults. Thank you Mr. Rogers for finding a way to heal & communicate with the child inside of all us that we’ve forgotten about
I can honestly say this man helped keep me in line as a young child. We didn't deserve the amount of love Fred Rogers gave us. I wish the kids now had him. He has a special place in heaven, we love you Fred Rogers
"Attitudes are caught, they are not taught." A revelation for me, at 58, this Sunday morning. Thanks Mr. Freddie!
He had this effect on everyone, a meek and mild man who could get anyone to open up. Powerful gift
Amazing how Charlie Rose goes from host and interviewer to peer in discussing what really matters in life towards the end of this interview. All as a result of a few very sincere personal remarks and honest questions from Fred Rogers. The power of this man is absolutely mind blowing.
A lot of people seem to have the wrong idea of what a true badass really is..
I still aspire to be as fucking badass as Fred fuckin' Rodgers.
+Schweí Übersteigen Hello Hanz,
Your use of such fowl language belies what you profess about wishing you were as wonderful as Mr Rogers.
You discredit this caring man by your ugly words.
+Schweí Übersteigen
Foul language or positive language. He would love you both equally.
+otrg13 You nailed it! Fred strove to be unconditional (just focus on the loving and leave any judging to Jehovah), which more often brings out the best in people as a side effect, even if it's down the road. Such an amazing and admirable person, role model, teacher, and, from growing up with him on TV, friend. The content and tenor of his speech so thoughtful and calm above the cacophony of the constant noises and stimulations of life in the Sensorium. We've filled all the blank space between words, where we might take a moment to pause and think, with ads and "Look! Shiney!" and lost sight of what's more deeply and humanly important and satisfying.
i started watching mr rogers alot the other day amd when i saw him using the puppets i was thinking i could oicture this guy watching south park lol
i started watching mr rogers alot the other day amd when i saw him using the puppets i was thinking i could oicture this guy watching south park lol
What a beautiful, comforting, kind human being with such gentle wisdom. I love how he was who he was no matter who he spoke to.
Mr. Rogers was all about Zen. I always remembered his personality and how gentle he was.
Notice how slowly he spoke- (most people don't do this). He was a living example of what he spoke.
He was all about reflecting the Savior
@@danarzechula3769 Well, he was Christian. So you may be right. Personally, I saw him as just a very gentle, humble person.
The late Zen monk and poet Thich Nhat Hanh said: "The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers."
I believe Fred Rogers preached the same exact ideal, as he does here to Charlie Rose. Just because Fred was inspired more by Jesus than the Buddha doesn't matter in my mind. Surely Fred and Thich Nhat Hanh practiced and preached this same kind of loving presence because they both knew we all carry divinity within us.
Bro, he was all about Jesus. Really
That quote form his professor, "There is one thing evil can't stand, and that's forgiveness". Man, what a heavy thing. Forgiveness is essential to our flawed humanity, without forgiveness we are hypocrites in our every breath. Forgiveness is that tool which allows us to be human.
Mr Rogers is with us as long as we remember him.
"We live in a world that's more interested in information than reflection." - Fred Rogers on the need to take time out to think... on the importance of silence. And this was over 20 years ago. We are in a MUCH "noisier" world now.
I grew up on Mr. Rogers, and always enjoyed his show. However, now as an adult and father…I’ve come to respect and love him so much more. It’s on us to pass on these teachings to the next generation. We owe it to Mr Rogers 💪🏻
Fred to me is the most genuine man to ever live (okay, aside from Jesus). Never for a second have I ever doubted a word that’s he’s spoken, the intent of anything he’s done or how much he truly cared about children and the impact he could have on any and all of us. God wasn’t having a good day when he made Fred - he was having his BEST day.
I think I have watched this at least 10 times in the last week and it gets better and deeper ever time I watch it. Mr. Rodgers isn't so much about self esteem as it is about valuing each person as a unique individual and what you can do as such. That, my fellow humans, is what it's all about. What a wonderful man this guy was.
February 27, 2003. The day we lost the best neighbor any of us could have ever had. Thank you, Mr. Rogers for being my neighbor.
loveliest man in living memory
I really miss this Man. I can sense the purity that is in his heart. He always saw the good in everyone. & for me as a Christian that is exactly what Jesus Christ demonstrated. Jesus never got angry with his enemies he never raised his voice, he never fought back. Jesus simply said: "Father forgive them, for they know not what they do". That's a great demonstration of how to have patience with one another & how to love people unconditionally. & that what he has done through this man. And for all of us in America, we see & hear many different things & we experience days where we look in the mirror & ask ourselves questions about who we are & what we are called to do. And one of the greatest lessons to learn is how to LOVE ourselves & others regardless of color & regardless of character. And while the future remains uncertain for all of us, all we can do is give the very best that we can to make a difference in ourselves, in others, in our communities, our nation, & the world that we all share & love.
and as an atheist, I have so much respect for the fact that his actions and heart showed his faith, not a soapbox.
Zaq Kickasola One of the Greatest lessons I've Learned from this man is how to love people unconditionally. We see so many innocent people suffering everywhere & it saddens my heart seeing people going through these times & most of them never ask to go through these situations but one way or another it just happened. I believe that this is the time for healing. My theory is simply this: "No One Deserves To Suffer". & if we can come together & help each other, protect each other, & encourage each other then we will see a positive change in the Earth. I believe that we can do it. All of us want to win & We Will Win in the end.
As a Christian - what you said means a lot to me. Thanks.
+Robon Brooks You are Very Welcome. God Bless you. 😌
tipping over the tables at the entrance of the temple...
Such a genuine voice..
This is the man that should have been president. We'd have world peace by now.
Pete Buttigieg is a close second. Let’s vote him in!
@@AmandaBuxbaum lmfao he has no shot at being POTUS
Sad that too many people invest more time in worrying about who should be president than taking control of their own lives. Individuals lacking a moral compass and the dissolution of the family is the cancer that plagues our society, not who sits in the White House
The president has no bearing on our day to day lives, and if you think he or she does then you are on the wrong track.
TheKrensada Marianne Williamson is good, but without experience:)
He was my neighbor...Pittsburgh Pa .... God Bless his kind, and loving soul!
Mara Cee wow would love to hear more about this !
“Evil can’t stand forgiveness”
john olsen In this I feel he is referring to the Devil. He can’t stand when you forgive. He can’t stand when you read the Bible. He wants a cruel world. But when the devil came to Mr. Rogers he turned right around.
Evil receives its strength from us and without our insistence on its importance, it’s sway over us is diminished. Acceptance is love. Forgiveness is accepting. Evil is seen as never having been real when we accept all as it is.
If there was any sign that angels walk on earth, it would be Fred Rogers. Kind, unassuming, and modest. I was born the year his show came out. Same as Sesame Street. It was a great period of time to grow up as a kid. We had such good role models. I feel bad for children these days. They don't have the same exemplary human beings out there helping them on their way through early stages of life.
I'm a photographer and his influence is in my work. I specialize in sunrises. I hear his voice just before dawn. So melodic, so calm.
I’m glad that, despite the professional demise of the host and his show(s), clips of interviews like this have been allowed to remain online for us to enjoy. After all, this show was not about the interviewer, but rather the interviewees
His calmness is miracouless. One of the true great men of our lives. He is spectacular
He wasn't calm, his Lord provided his voice and continence, this lead to trust and what we see as being calm. He was confident and a man full of the gifts of the Spirit of Truth. This is the calm, the light.
Thank you Mr. Rogers.....
I have done my best to create silent space being present with a quiet mind daily. By not being caught up in a lot of emotion and entanglement , just being an observer, has had a life changing effect on me and those around me. It is a constant practice and was almost impossible for me to achieve but now I see and am aware of things others in noise can’t hear, see or even grasp.
How subtle God speaks. I get it now. I do.....
Thank you Sir for just being YOU!!😉
Thank you for sharing this. I hadn't seen this interview. I'm finding myself crying so much at the goodness and wonderfully reflective, thoughtful nature of Mr. Rogers. He is a true hero.
God, what an interview. OMG ! Love you so much! Best Mr Fred Rodgers, Charlie Rose. Yes, Let's all be a good example to each other, children and adults ! :~)
He touched so many lives
Mr Rogers truly is calming. Wow. How sad he's not here anymore.
Thats why we watch these recordings now. He's still with us. His wisdom endures.
Mister Rodgers was an angel sent here. His words. His wisdom is something that is just breath taking. He's so intelligent
Seven years ago, I was sitting at a coffee shop in Oakland, California waiting for a friend and was wearing a Mister Rogers T-Shirt. Five minutes after I sat down at a table a woman walked over to me and said that she was from Pittsburgh and had worked for Fred Rogers back in the 70s. She told me stories like how nice of a person he was off camera and what a joy it was to actually work with him. Will never forget that day.
"Receiving in a graceful way.. is giving that person a wonderful gift!"
I can’t listen to Mr. Rogers without crying and I’m a grown man. Anything he says is so genuine and heartfelt, soft and gentle. It stirs my soul every time.
People like Fred will always missed. The downright genuine quality of his speech, and his keen interest in Charlie. How many such people do we come across daily?
I am a late audience of Mr Rogers. Surely, His words and humility is making an impact in me. Thanks for the reruns.
love him, brings back good memories of childhood
and all the beatings
John Eli i
I grew up watching this man and he left a profound impact on my life. His quiet presence and grace was instilled in me as a child and even though life often throws me off from that center, I find myself gravitating to it for peace. I'm pretty sure we will look back on Mister Rogers and see him for who he truly was: a sage.. a great teacher. RIP
I loved watching his shows even as an adult😊😊😊
Karen Patterson I still love them, and at 28 I almost begin crying when he sings the good feeling song at the end of the show. Great man
THE MOST beautiful person on earth.Such a wonderful man. I love Mr. Rogers!
Jason Schultz agreed!
What a wise man. He is speaking of Buddhism, Stoicism, etc. Even if he doesn’t site these philosophies, this is the wisdom he exudes. He truly was an enlightened spirit 🙏🏻