On this day in 2001, the final episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood aired, after nearly 35 years on the air. Towards the end of the show, Mister Rogers reminded his television neighbors that he was proud of all of them. #MisterRogers50 | Fred Rogers Productions

On this day in 1969, the very first color episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood premiered! Do you remember when Mister Rogers' living room had yellow walls? #MisterRogers50 #ItsABeautifulDay Throughout 2018, we're celebrating the 50th anniversary of the premiere of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Share your memories of the show by tagging #MisterRogers50. | Fred Rogers Productions

This day in 1968 (30 days before his 40th birthday), Fred Rogers launched an educational TV show for kids called "Mister Roger's Neighborhood". He was an ordained minister who felt a strong calling to teach children how to manage their emotions and solve their social problems. He went on to positively influence several generations as the first nationally syndicated Social/Emotional Educator. GenZ is the generation that didn't have the chance to know Fred as we knew him. Fred stopped making educa