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Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood
Fred Rogers / arr. Paul Murtha
Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood is a medley consisting of compositions by Fred Rogers, including “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” “It’s You I Like,” and “It’s Such a Good Feeling.”
Fred Rogers (1928–2003) was a TV personality, musician, puppeteer, writer, producer, and Presbyterian minister from Latrobe, PA. His children’s TV series featuring his kind, neighborly persona ran on CBC and PBS for 37 years. He received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, 40 honorary degrees, four Emmys, and a Peabody Award, and was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame.
Last updated on May 8, 2019 by Palatine Concert Band