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If you grew up with Mr. Rogers, then let's donate to PBS

Posted: 2003-02-27 01:24pm
by Superman
I am going to give a nice donation to PBS. I believe that Mr. Rogers, and Sesame Street, were a large part of my childhood and I really cannot thank them enough. I think it was these two shows, especially Sesame Street, that helped to stroke my intellectual side before even pre school and kindergarten.

If anyone else has had this experience, maybe you will join me in giving a donation. :wink: Heck, it's not like tithing to a church because I actually got something from them and I believe in what they continue to do.

http://sponsorship.pbs.org/

http://www.pbs.org/insidepbs/membership ... ml?default

Thanks, Mr. Rogers!

Posted: 2003-02-27 01:29pm
by Superman
Even a few bucks would help.

Posted: 2003-02-27 02:32pm
by Nathan F
Sesame Street never really affected me, but I grew up watching Mr. Rogers.

Really sad to hear what happened... :cry:

Posted: 2003-02-27 02:39pm
by The Great Unbearded One
I live in UK and I hear about ALOT about PBS trying to get money out of everything they can. Although I'm not saying it was a good thing Mr Rogers passed away...doesnt it strike you a bit bad that PBS are already putting up a drive to get money from it...

Posted: 2003-02-27 02:47pm
by Superman
They are? I just posed their normal links...

Posted: 2003-02-27 02:50pm
by ArmorPierce
It's sad. I remember watching Mr. Rogers when I was lil. To bad he didn't get that much time to enjoy his retirement. I think that his last show was only a few months ago (or a year). I was shocked to find out that one person actually never hear of Mr. Roger before today :shock: .

I'll donate a couple of bucks.

Posted: 2003-02-27 02:55pm
by neoolong
The Great Unbearded One wrote:I live in UK and I hear about ALOT about PBS trying to get money out of everything they can. Although I'm not saying it was a good thing Mr Rogers passed away...doesnt it strike you a bit bad that PBS are already putting up a drive to get money from it...
The links are for their normal donations. It isn't something specifically started becuse of Mr. Rogers.

Posted: 2003-02-27 02:58pm
by Kelly Antilles
I already donate. And it's pledge time anyway.

Posted: 2003-02-27 03:00pm
by The Yosemite Bear
Here, Here

I still have my Who scarf....

Posted: 2003-02-27 03:02pm
by Kelly Antilles
I've got a Red Dwarf pin.

Posted: 2003-02-27 04:42pm
by phongn
The last new episode of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood was in 2000. They've been running re-runs ever since.

Posted: 2003-02-27 05:17pm
by Zaia
I watched Mr. Rodgers and Seasame Street since I was about one year old. I learned so much from those shows, and more than just my alphabet and my numbers. I learned how to treat people and what was important. I hope they show those shows forever.

Of course I'll donate something.

Posted: 2003-02-27 05:38pm
by Mr Bean
I've got a Red Dwarf pin.
*Mumbles about stupid bank accounts and locking all his in prep for his upcoming depolymant

I want that Pin :P

Or better yet a Red Dwarf Tote Bag! or Coffie Mug! :lol:

Posted: 2003-02-27 05:52pm
by Wicked Pilot
The Great Unbearded One wrote:I live in UK and I hear about ALOT about PBS trying to get money out of everything they can. Although I'm not saying it was a good thing Mr Rogers passed away...doesnt it strike you a bit bad that PBS are already putting up a drive to get money from it...
Television shows don't grow on trees you know. Not airing commercials during your programming means you have to get a shit load of money elsewhere.


Remember people, without PBS, there would never have been a Cosmos or Nova.

Posted: 2003-02-27 06:01pm
by The Great Unbearded One
Wicked Pilot wrote:
The Great Unbearded One wrote:I live in UK and I hear about ALOT about PBS trying to get money out of everything they can. Although I'm not saying it was a good thing Mr Rogers passed away...doesnt it strike you a bit bad that PBS are already putting up a drive to get money from it...
Television shows don't grow on trees you know. Not airing commercials during your programming means you have to get a shit load of money elsewhere.


Remember people, without PBS, there would never have been a Cosmos or Nova.
Cosmos??? Nova??? Huh???

Posted: 2003-02-27 06:06pm
by Wicked Pilot
The Great Unbearded One wrote:Cosmos??? Nova??? Huh???
Nova is one of the best science/history shows ever made. And if you never saw Cosmos, get on amazon.com and pick up the Cosmos Box Set NOW!

Posted: 2003-02-27 06:08pm
by The Great Unbearded One
Wicked Pilot wrote:
The Great Unbearded One wrote:Cosmos??? Nova??? Huh???
Nova is one of the best science/history shows ever made. And if you never saw Cosmos, get on amazon.com and pick up the Cosmos Box Set NOW!
Hmmmm, nope. Spending my money tomorrow at the cinema (or second home). If Nova is one of the best science/history shows ever made how come I've never even HEARD of it?

Posted: 2003-02-27 06:09pm
by The Yosemite Bear
Children these days, they never had the joy of hearing Carl Sagon say Beeeeeellllleeeeeoooooonnnns

Posted: 2003-02-27 06:14pm
by Wicked Pilot
The Great Unbearded One wrote:If Nova is one of the best science/history shows ever made how come I've never even HEARD of it?
Probably because it might not be shown in your area.

Posted: 2003-02-27 06:29pm
by Captain tycho
I usually donate 100-300 bucks a year, although lately I havent had a whole lot of moolah to burn...too many games out. :P

PS: I heard the news. :( RIP, Mr. Rogers.

Posted: 2003-02-27 06:30pm
by Captain tycho
The Great Unbearded One wrote:
Wicked Pilot wrote:
The Great Unbearded One wrote:Cosmos??? Nova??? Huh???
Nova is one of the best science/history shows ever made. And if you never saw Cosmos, get on amazon.com and pick up the Cosmos Box Set NOW!
Hmmmm, nope. Spending my money tomorrow at the cinema (or second home). If Nova is one of the best science/history shows ever made how come I've never even HEARD of it?
Because you watch 'Joe Millionaire instead? :mrgreen:

Posted: 2003-02-27 06:30pm
by David
I donate to PBS everytime I pay taxes thank you.

Posted: 2003-02-27 06:37pm
by Captain tycho
David wrote:I donate to PBS everytime I pay taxes thank you.
I donate money to PBS as long as they don't use it to create Barney. :P

Posted: 2003-02-27 07:51pm
by Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi
I grew up watching shows like Mister Rogers and Sesame Street, and since Fred Rogers liven near where I live, his death seemed a bit more significant for me. I'll see if I can donate some money.

Posted: 2003-02-27 07:57pm
by Captain Cyran
Poor Mr. Roger...I used to watch that show a lot...*sigh* oh well...

*Does a 12 Hadoken salute for the loss of Mr. Rogers*