The gentleman who was best known for his Childrens TV Series: "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood," has passed away. He was also a Medal of Honor Recipient. Rest in Peace Sir.
Fred's crack unit, the ruthless Cardigan Division, used the bones of dead Japanese soldiers as buttons on their sweaters. Once, while questioning island natives as to the whereabouts of Jap forces, Fred was able to put on a puppet show to overcome the language barrier and get the vital info. The tales of how they managed to get behind enemy lines using slippers of special design is the stuff of legend.
Knight--you never fail to amaze me with the nonsence "facts" you somehow dream up when it comes to Kennedy and now Fred Rogers. And no Freds unit Did NOT use the bones from dead japanese soldiers to button their sweaters with. Fred Rogers was an Honorable Soldier and Human Being, and at a time of his passing--there is NO need to try to drag his good name through the mud. Will you at least try showing some decency, for the dead? At least you do quote a true story about Fred putting on a puppet show to be able to get his vital info from the natives. [ 27. February 2003, 03:30 PM: Message edited by: C.Evans ]
Never thought I'd be writing something like this....... Mr Rogers was one of the two men I watched daily growing up...(only a *few* years ago). Mr Rogers and Mr. Dressup. Both of them have died recently and although I'm not too sure if Mr Dressup served in the army, they both were men who definately played a role in the raising of my generation. I hope they both rest in peace. IL DUCE
Thumbs up Fred ! my kids really enjoyed watching him and of course Seasame street while growing up. time passes us to quickly guys ! rats..... E
Who was Mr Dressup ? What network and era was he on ? Sounds like an X-rated movie to me What did Mr Rogers get his medal for and when ? I did not care for him to watch on TV as I always liked the cartoons like Bullwinkle growing up and Sky King. But Mr Rogers was easier to stomach than having to watch a Barney movie
Well, I have never watched that programme... However, I am very sorry to know that another war hero passed away...
No, Mr Dressup is not the nickname of some porn star..*shakes head* His show aired up here in Canada....I dunno, hard to explain really. IL DUCE
I used to hate Pre-school because it was during Mr. Dressup (Ok, I know you cant get any further from WW2 then here). I think he was only played in Canada though.
As a little kid, I would watch pretty much anything that was on the tube. Mr. Roger's Neighborhood marked the point when I first said, No. This is lame. I can't watch this at all. Granted, he wasn't as cloying as Barney the Dinosaur or as loud and obnoxious as Sesame Street, but, there was just something very unappealing about the guy. Ward Cleaver was a much better TV-Father-figure than Fred Rogers (Gomez Addams taking the top slot!)
Sorry Knight--Ich nicht verstanden sie lezst poste? Hilfe, bitte. OR something like that [ 02. March 2003, 03:01 PM: Message edited by: C.Evans ]
I did too--which is why I watched Hogans Heroes, Star Trek and Gilligans Island und Ja, ich verstehen.
