Chris Higgins
Mr. Rogers Sings “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Spanning 33 Years
by Chris Higgins - September 29, 2011 - 4:17 PM

In this simple video, we see Fred Rogers singing the iconic “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” theme song from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood over a span of 33 years. It’s touching to see his consistency and gentleness over so many decades. The show ended its run on August 31, 2001. Enjoy:

(Via Kottke.org, via ★aaroncohen.)

See also: 15 Reasons Mister Rogers Was the Best Neighbor Ever; Mr. Rogers and His Lifetime Achievement Emmy; and A Mr. Rogers Quiz.

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Comments (17)

  1. I remember going to Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood in Pennsylvania when I was a kid. The Trolley ride was awesome!

    posted by Cyberjar88 on 9-29-2011 at 4:30 pm

  2. We need Mr. Rogers now more than ever. It’s too bad he’s gone and too bad there is no one like him now.

    posted by Bigdog on 9-29-2011 at 5:12 pm

  3. I don’t know why I watched this. I knew it would make me cry.

    posted by Joi on 9-29-2011 at 5:15 pm

  4. The man had the biggest heart, he’s sharing his kindness and love with people in the afterlife now.

    posted by Joel on 9-29-2011 at 5:21 pm

  5. Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood was one of my very favorite shows. As a child from a single parent (mother) home, he was a good male influence and I always learned something new and interesting. Brings back good memories. Sad he’s not here to influence continuing generations.

    posted by Monica on 9-29-2011 at 6:33 pm

  6. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZsKqbt3gQ0
    Mr.T vs. Mr.Rogers in an Epic Rap Battle of History.

    Watching this brings back so many warm memories.

    posted by Sherin on 9-29-2011 at 7:03 pm

  7. I love Mr. Rogers. I miss Mr. Rogers.

    posted by Rose on 9-29-2011 at 7:16 pm

  8. That video put a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. I love Mr. Roger so much. He was an amazing human being. I wish the children today had someone like him.

    posted by Darlene on 9-29-2011 at 7:28 pm

  9. This brings me happy memories! What a kind, gentle, and loving man. The world needs more people like him!

    posted by Jen on 9-29-2011 at 7:39 pm

  10. I loved Eddie Murphy on Saturday Night Live’s parody “Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood”.

    posted by Wayne Stevens on 9-29-2011 at 8:45 pm

  11. Mr. Rogers (and his friend Mr. Dressup) had a quietness, a calm you don’t find in the hurly-burly of tv these days, esp in programs for young people. You watch this and realize what is missed.

    posted by Panda Rosa on 9-29-2011 at 11:09 pm

  12. September 2001 was the first month without Mr. Rogers? It showed.

    posted by Tim H. on 9-30-2011 at 12:22 am

  13. This brought a tear to my eye. I didn’t even realize how much that brings back. Nowadays, I think many people are more cynical and tend to view that sort of quiet and gentleness Mr. Rogers displayed as being corny or weird, but as a child it was incredibly soothing.

    posted by Laurel on 9-30-2011 at 8:43 am

  14. Mr. Rogers was the kind of hero you don’t appreciate when you’re young but you miss when you’re old.
    I think, if I could have a conversation with anyone, I might actually choose Mr. Rogers.

    posted by Randomguy on 9-30-2011 at 9:55 am

  15. Sheet music for free from PBS:

    http://pbskids.org/rogers/songs/pdf/bemyneighbor.pdf

    It’s got a very jazzy feel to it.

    posted by Rob on 9-30-2011 at 10:26 am

  16. I’m going to have to find some episodes on DVD to show my children. Just because he’s not on the air anymore doesn’t mean kids have to be deprived of Mr. Rogers.

    posted by SarahMarie on 9-30-2011 at 11:37 am

  17. There is nothing that will bring a tear to my eye faster than a Mr. Rogers video. Is there anyone who doesn’t love him?

    posted by Kelly on 10-3-2011 at 10:20 am

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