"Mr. Rogers" Died last nite!

Topless In Texas · 02-27-2003, 05:18 AM

Well, I'm up WAYYYYYY past my bedtime, but my PC was giving me a fit and I"m a bit stressed out...
...I just heard on the Radio that MR. Rogers died last night....
Im sure MOST of you wont know who he was.....but when I was about 7 years old (30 + years ago), he was my idol...w/ that ugly old grey sweater and all, and them shoes he used to count with!!!!....
Damn....how sad

.....the land of Make Believe was so cool...I liked Daniel the Tiger the best! He was cool, he lived in a clock....Mr. McFeely got on my LAST nerve....He was wayyyy old beyond his years...And the trolly was dorky....I hated that trolly....lol Prolly was a chevy.
anyways...I just heard this news...and I thought some of you "oldtimers" could appreciate this...
You'll never see someone do a kids show like THAT again in this age in time!!!

TNT

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...tv/obit_rogers

mustangman65_79 · 02-27-2003, 06:28 AM

I don't know about oletimers, but I too remember him. The castle with the stupid handpupets. The trolley with the toot toot, down the tracks...hehe, I remeber it all. I heard that he used to be in the marines as a special ops sniper.

It's too bad he's gone.

Rice Hunter · 02-27-2003, 08:03 AM

Yeah I remember him, but it was never "cool" to watch so I stayed away (being influenced by peer pressure when I was young). Heard about it on the news this morning. He has always been there, it's kinda weird that he's gone

tireburner163 · 02-27-2003, 09:23 AM

this sucks

Mr Rogers was a bad *** mother ******

Stang_Crazy · 02-27-2003, 12:47 PM

Being from Pittsburgh, I've grown up with Fred Rogers for the last 22 years. I remember watching his show all the time. Our local news has had a ton of coverage (because he was from here). Even though some people won't admit to it, everyone watched 'Mr Rogers Neighborhood' at some point in their life. He will be missed.

The Deuce · 02-27-2003, 01:30 PM

It's definatly not such a beautiful day in the neighborhood.

I grew up watching Mr. Rogers. Heck, when I was little I used to toss my shoes when I was putting them on like he used to. Does that make me a dork?

I just wonder now, Who'll be our neighbor?

bryan manduley · 02-27-2003, 01:36 PM

i was always expecting to see trolly come out of the tunnel with graffiti painted all over it sides like a new york sub way train.

but, it never happened though.

mr. rogers himself will me missed by many of us that remember him as young kids growing up.

MissBlondie · 02-27-2003, 03:11 PM

Awww I must've missed this in the news. I remember growing up with Mr. Roger's, and I'm a lot younger than some of you.

(just kiddin heehee) I watched him all the time when I was little. That's sad, but he's in a better place now.

~Jill

Rice Hunter · 02-27-2003, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MissBlondie
Awww I must've missed this in the news. I remember growing up with Mr. Roger's, and I'm a lot younger than some of you. (just kiddin heehee) I watched him all the time when I was little. That's sad, but he's in a better place now.

~Jill

... If I recall correctly (from a post a while ago?), we're the same age. (I'd ask, but people say it's rude to ask a woman's age

)... 22? Just wondering.

Coupe Devil · 02-27-2003, 03:37 PM

I have always heard that he was a Former CIA operative and former Sniper??? This is just a rumor I guess.. but he will be missed none the less.

Bradley

MissBlondie · 02-27-2003, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rice Hunter
... If I recall correctly (from a post a while ago?), we're the same age. (I'd ask, but people say it's rude to ask a woman's age )... 22? Just wondering.

Yeap!

22 years 8 months and 17 days, I think

Bradley, somehow I can't see Mr. Rogers as a sniper, I could be wrong though..

MEDIK418 · 02-27-2003, 04:33 PM

Good ole Fred. My wife has an ugly brown sweater she likes to wear around the house and I always call her Mrs. Rogers when she does.
I hate that thing.
Fred was actually a music major in college and started into television right after college. I heard him say years ago that he was an ordained minister. Remember Mr. McFeely the speedy delivery man? Fred Rogers full name is Fred McFeely Rogers.
How about Queen Sara? His wife's name is guess what?
Anyway, enough trivia. Ole Fred will be missed around here. I can't begin to remember how many of those shows I sat through with the kids when they were younger all the while secretly hoping the TV would implode so I could make it go away.
Now there's Barney. Death to Barney!

Mustangmom2k · 02-27-2003, 05:38 PM

Yep, I remember that darn trolley!! I didn't really watch the show too much because I thought the guy was so boring! But in his defense, I think his softspokenness and gentle demeanor had a much-needed calming influence on kids. Lord knows, lots of kids need that!

What gets me is that everybody and his brother used to bash Mr. Rogers while he was alive...I mean people in the media. He was the butt of all jokes. (Undeservedly, IMHO.)

Now that he's passed away, the media are getting all sappy about it! Personally, I think they're being two-faced, but that's just me.

I think he did our kids a great service, and for that I thank him.

May he R.I.P. in his new neighborhood.

02-28-2003, 12:46 AM

Very sad news indeed,

One very nice guy who I saw alot of when I was growing up.

Fox Body · 02-28-2003, 02:16 AM

Yeah, I'm kinda feeling sad too, cause I remember the influence (although it wasn't much-- it existed) he and his show had on me. Well, at first I thought he and his show were kinda gay, but after watching it (when I was younger) compared to most of the other shows, there was a settling calmness about him and his show. I am greatful for the calm he and the simplistic land of makebelieve brought to my life at the early ages. I think we need more people on TV like him and less of the MTV and Teen Idol (okay, let me put his in a nice way...) feces on TV nowadays that are suppose to be for teens and they're getting younger too.

. It's good, though that Rogers spent his life doing what he enjoyed, even though he was ridiculed by some for it.

Anyway, Sesame street was cool too. I still like it, but it's not exactly the same like it was when I was growing up. Oh yeah, and the Muppet Show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! Man this is taking me way back

. Thanks for starting this thread, TNT.

DEATH to Telletubbies and DEATH to Barney the idiot!!! They're all morbidly gay....

Rice Hunter · 02-28-2003, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Fox Body
DEATH to Telletubbies and DEATH to Barney the idiot!!! They're all morbidly gay....

Yup, sure looks like Mr. Rogers rubbed off on you

Haha, yeah, the muppets rocked...Beaker was the best!

Rice Hunter · 02-28-2003, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MissBlondie
Yeap! 22 years 8 months and 17 days, I think

Hehe, got you beat.... 22 years 11months

... I wonder how many people there are on this forum around our age..

bryan manduley · 02-28-2003, 01:55 PM

the muppets were/are cool! i have a buddy named chris, he could pass for beaker's twin brother.

he hates when i call him beaker

and i do.

they have now started selling the all the different episodes of the muppet show on vhs.

i buy them for my three year old son, or at least thats what i tell people.

the day jim henson (the creator of the muppet show) died was a very sad day for me.

02-27-2003, 05:18 AM	#1
Topless In Texas Not broken anymore! Join Date: May 2001 Location: La Porte, TEXASS :) Posts: 1,963	"Mr. Rogers" Died last nite! Well, I'm up WAYYYYYY past my bedtime, but my PC was giving me a fit and I"m a bit stressed out... ...I just heard on the Radio that MR. Rogers died last night.... Im sure MOST of you wont know who he was.....but when I was about 7 years old (30 + years ago), he was my idol...w/ that ugly old grey sweater and all, and them shoes he used to count with!!!!.... Damn....how sad .....the land of Make Believe was so cool...I liked Daniel the Tiger the best! He was cool, he lived in a clock....Mr. McFeely got on my LAST nerve....He was wayyyy old beyond his years...And the trolly was dorky....I hated that trolly....lol Prolly was a chevy. anyways...I just heard this news...and I thought some of you "oldtimers" could appreciate this... You'll never see someone do a kids show like THAT again in this age in time!!! TNT http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...tv/obit_rogers __________________ R.I.P. my Kinde..Jan. 19,1992-Aug. 22, 2003. Shes Cruisin' doggie heaven in a Blown Verte or a GTO!!! 2005 ROUSH GT Verte SuperStallions of the Net Feature, May 2002 RICE HATERS CLUB MEMBER #38!! O.B.C #5..thank you!! I feel so priveledged!! BONE STOCK~ Hell, its a ROUSH! Last edited by Topless In Texas; 02-27-2003 at 05:49 AM..

02-27-2003, 06:28 AM	#2
mustangman65_79 My poor 79 RIP Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Suisun City, Posts: 2,320	I don't know about oletimers, but I too remember him. The castle with the stupid handpupets. The trolley with the toot toot, down the tracks...hehe, I remeber it all. I heard that he used to be in the marines as a special ops sniper. It's too bad he's gone. __________________ '84 mustang GT turbo '85 LTD '89 Camaro Irocz z28 '94 Lightning '96 Trans am

02-27-2003, 08:03 AM	#3
Rice Hunter Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The special place in your heart Posts: 388	Yeah I remember him, but it was never "cool" to watch so I stayed away (being influenced by peer pressure when I was young). Heard about it on the news this morning. He has always been there, it's kinda weird that he's gone __________________ Scott 453.9rwhp 387trq Lots of fun Convertible Penn State University Temple University School of Medicine (start August 27th )

02-27-2003, 09:23 AM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	this sucks Mr Rogers was a bad * mother **** __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

02-27-2003, 12:47 PM	#5
Stang_Crazy It's never clean enough! Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Shaler, PA Posts: 1,542	A sad day Being from Pittsburgh, I've grown up with Fred Rogers for the last 22 years. I remember watching his show all the time. Our local news has had a ton of coverage (because he was from here). Even though some people won't admit to it, everyone watched 'Mr Rogers Neighborhood' at some point in their life. He will be missed. __________________ ~Dan 2001 SVT Lightning 89' GT : Taking up garage space and waiting for a buyer... Rice Hater's Club - Member #11

02-27-2003, 01:30 PM	#6
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	It's definatly not such a beautiful day in the neighborhood. I grew up watching Mr. Rogers. Heck, when I was little I used to toss my shoes when I was putting them on like he used to. Does that make me a dork? I just wonder now, Who'll be our neighbor? __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

02-27-2003, 01:36 PM	#7
bryan manduley Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: stafford, va, usa Posts: 28	i was always expecting to see trolly come out of the tunnel with graffiti painted all over it sides like a new york sub way train. but, it never happened though. mr. rogers himself will me missed by many of us that remember him as young kids growing up.

02-27-2003, 03:11 PM	#8
MissBlondie Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 335	Awww I must've missed this in the news. I remember growing up with Mr. Roger's, and I'm a lot younger than some of you. (just kiddin heehee) I watched him all the time when I was little. That's sad, but he's in a better place now. ~Jill __________________ 2003 TrueBlue GT with a few fun things...

02-27-2003, 03:37 PM	#10
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	I have always heard that he was a Former CIA operative and former Sniper??? This is just a rumor I guess.. but he will be missed none the less. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

02-27-2003, 04:33 PM	#12
MEDIK418 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Amarillo, Texas, USA Posts: 780	Good ole Fred. My wife has an ugly brown sweater she likes to wear around the house and I always call her Mrs. Rogers when she does. I hate that thing. Fred was actually a music major in college and started into television right after college. I heard him say years ago that he was an ordained minister. Remember Mr. McFeely the speedy delivery man? Fred Rogers full name is Fred McFeely Rogers. How about Queen Sara? His wife's name is guess what? Anyway, enough trivia. Ole Fred will be missed around here. I can't begin to remember how many of those shows I sat through with the kids when they were younger all the while secretly hoping the TV would implode so I could make it go away. Now there's Barney. Death to Barney! __________________ 1986 four-eyed LX coupe, 358 Cleveland, Tremec TKO600/centerforce clutch, dish cut Probe forged pistons, comp cams hyd.roller cam, .579/.588@224/230, Edel.performer, 670 holley street avenger, CPR custom built long tubes, ported and polished 4bbl heads, manley valves, beehive springs, MSD peo-billet dist/MSD6AL, fluidamper, 5 lug conv. with 17x8 bullits there's more but it's still not finished yet. Oh, and the oldest boy is turning his 89 GT into a FFR cobra this next summer.

02-27-2003, 05:38 PM	#13
Mustangmom2k Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 73	Yep, I remember that darn trolley!! I didn't really watch the show too much because I thought the guy was so boring! But in his defense, I think his softspokenness and gentle demeanor had a much-needed calming influence on kids. Lord knows, lots of kids need that! What gets me is that everybody and his brother used to bash Mr. Rogers while he was alive...I mean people in the media. He was the butt of all jokes. (Undeservedly, IMHO.) Now that he's passed away, the media are getting all sappy about it! Personally, I think they're being two-faced, but that's just me. I think he did our kids a great service, and for that I thank him. May he R.I.P. in his new neighborhood. __________________ "Back in the day"-Red '66 289 "Later"- Black '68 289 "Today"- White 2000 GT Auto "Pepe Le Pu" K&N in fenderwell, Flowmasters, 3.73s, Autologic chip, pulleys, custom subframes, Nitto DRs, Cobra brakes, Bilsteins, Steeda Sport springs, MM c/c plates. Best ET-13.587 @100.63 Best RT .500 (really!) ------ 234 RWHP 279 RWTQ GirlsCanToo Oct. Mare of the Month Son #1 - '87 GT 331 stroker and 03 Cobra Son #2 - '89 LX 5.0 stock notchback and 89 LX hatchback w/lots of goodies

02-28-2003, 12:46 AM	#14
Mustanguy Guest Posts: n/a	Very sad news indeed, One very nice guy who I saw alot of when I was growing up.

02-28-2003, 02:16 AM	#15
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	Fred was a cool guy... Yeah, I'm kinda feeling sad too, cause I remember the influence (although it wasn't much-- it existed) he and his show had on me. Well, at first I thought he and his show were kinda gay, but after watching it (when I was younger) compared to most of the other shows, there was a settling calmness about him and his show. I am greatful for the calm he and the simplistic land of makebelieve brought to my life at the early ages. I think we need more people on TV like him and less of the MTV and Teen Idol (okay, let me put his in a nice way...) feces on TV nowadays that are suppose to be for teens and they're getting younger too. . It's good, though that Rogers spent his life doing what he enjoyed, even though he was ridiculed by some for it. Anyway, Sesame street was cool too. I still like it, but it's not exactly the same like it was when I was growing up. Oh yeah, and the Muppet Show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! Man this is taking me way back . Thanks for starting this thread, TNT. DEATH to Telletubbies and DEATH to Barney the idiot!!! They're all morbidly gay.... __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

02-28-2003, 01:55 PM	#18
bryan manduley Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: stafford, va, usa Posts: 28	the muppets were/are cool! i have a buddy named chris, he could pass for beaker's twin brother. he hates when i call him beakerand i do. they have now started selling the all the different episodes of the muppet show on vhs. i buy them for my three year old son, or at least thats what i tell people. the day jim henson (the creator of the muppet show) died was a very sad day for me. Last edited by bryan manduley; 02-28-2003 at 02:06 PM..

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