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

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-02-27 01:24pm

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.

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!

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-02-27 01:29pm

Even a few bucks would help.

Nathan F · Post by **Nathan F** » 2003-02-27 02:32pm

Sesame Street never really affected me, but I grew up watching Mr. Rogers.

Really sad to hear what happened...

The Great Unbearded One · Post by **The Great Unbearded One** » 2003-02-27 02:39pm

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...

Superman · Post by **Superman** » 2003-02-27 02:47pm

They are? I just posed their normal links...

ArmorPierce · Post by **ArmorPierce** » 2003-02-27 02:50pm

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

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I'll donate a couple of bucks.

neoolong · Post by **neoolong** » 2003-02-27 02:55pm

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.

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2003-02-27 02:58pm

I already donate. And it's pledge time anyway.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2003-02-27 03:00pm

Here, Here

I still have my Who scarf....

Kelly Antilles · Post by **Kelly Antilles** » 2003-02-27 03:02pm

I've got a Red Dwarf pin.

phongn · Post by **phongn** » 2003-02-27 04:42pm

The last new episode of Mr. Roger's Neighborhood was in 2000. They've been running re-runs ever since.

Post by **Zaia** » 2003-02-27 05:17pm

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.

Post by **Mr Bean** » 2003-02-27 05:38pm

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

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

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2003-02-27 05:52pm

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.

The Great Unbearded One · Post by **The Great Unbearded One** » 2003-02-27 06:01pm

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???

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2003-02-27 06:06pm

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!

The Great Unbearded One · Post by **The Great Unbearded One** » 2003-02-27 06:08pm

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?

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2003-02-27 06:09pm

Children these days, they never had the joy of hearing Carl Sagon say Beeeeeellllleeeeeoooooonnnns

Wicked Pilot · Post by **Wicked Pilot** » 2003-02-27 06:14pm

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.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2003-02-27 06:29pm

I usually donate 100-300 bucks a year, although lately I havent had a whole lot of moolah to burn...too many games out.

PS: I heard the news.

RIP, Mr. Rogers.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2003-02-27 06:30pm

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?

David · Post by **David** » 2003-02-27 06:30pm

I donate to PBS everytime I pay taxes thank you.

Captain tycho · Post by **Captain tycho** » 2003-02-27 06:37pm

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.

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2003-02-27 07:51pm

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.

Captain Cyran · Post by **Captain Cyran** » 2003-02-27 07:57pm

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*