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The entire time, you feel as if the tale is being told to an audience of one.
He doesnt watch the boys hands to see if he gets every note right.
He watches his face to see what hes feeling as he plays.
These are always illuminating, sometimes moving.
Big Bird) all pay tribute to Rogers, and theres never a grandiose or self-serving note.
Many of the guests tear up, often at moments that seem to catch them by surprise.
One of Rogerss great gifts was his ability to find the strength in things that society marks as weakness.
Rogers brings out the grateful child in everyone.
Sometimes its Rogers doing the talking directly.
Other times hes in the Land of Make Believe, speaking in character as one of his many puppets.
And we see his imperfection and lack of ego displayed as visibly as other performers might showcase mastery.
What a gift it must have been to know Fred Rogers.
Mister Rogers: Its You I Likepremieres on PBS stations this March.
Check yourlocal listingsfor more details.
