However, I agree with Ira (2-20-08) and remember that the later ending song contained the final lyrics:
I’ll be back when the day is new
And I’ll have more ideas for you
And you’ll have things you want to talk about
I will too

Fred Rogers was a great man!

I truly believe that if each of us could start our day by watching Mr. Rogers and being reminded of how special we are, the world would be a better, more peaceful place.
I had the privilege of attending a conference honoring what must have been Fred Roger’s 25th year in television, in 1979, the summer before my senior year in college. It was a top-notch conference in early childhood education and children’s television, keynoted by Erik Erikson — an extraordinary scholarly event. He dealt with being the center of attention with his usual grace, talking with as many participants as he could (although his son was in a serious car accident the same weekend, and he had every reason to be distracted or absent). I got to see the trolley and his sweaters up close. Not only were the sweaters hand-knit by his mother, each one of them had a little “Hand Made by…” tag sewn into them. After the conference, I wrote to him, expressing my interest in a career in children’s television. He wrote a long, personal letter in response, encouraging me and giving me the names and contact information for two people in the field. What a generous gesture. He was the real deal, and I miss him a lot.
BTW, Jonathan Coulton has just written a song about Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, entitled “Lady Aberlin’s Muumuu.” It’s delightful, and the comments are full of warm memories of Mr. Rogers. I’m having trouble pasting the link, but you can listen to the song at Jonathan Coulton’s website.

It’s such a good feeling to know you’re alive
It’s such a happy feeling, you’re growing inside
And when you wake up ready to say
“I think I’ll make a snappy new day!” (snap, snap)
It’s such a good feeling, a very good feeling
The feeling you know that

I’ll be back when the day is new
And I’ll have more ideas for you
And you’ll have things you want to talk about
I will too

It’s such a good feeling to know you’re alive
It’s such a happy feeling/You’re growing inside
And when you wake up ready to say
I think I’ll grow 12 inches today
It’s such a good feeling, A very good feeling
The feeling you know you’re alive.
Now, you try. Try making up a dance; O.K., while you hear the music. But stay sitting. Stay sitting. Sure, you could even tap your feet. Good for you. Anything. That’s it. (clapping to music) Good. (continutes clapping)

…feeling to know you’re in tune
It’s such a happy feeling to find you’re in bloom
And when you wake up ready to say
I think I’ll grow 12 inches today
It’s such a good feeling, a very good feeling
The feeling you know that you’re alive.
Mm-hmm. It’s a good feeling to be with you. It surely is. You know, at night when I go to bed, I think, “Tomorrow, I’ll get to visit with him again”. Mm-hmm. I do. I like you. And we will. (singing)

Tomorrow, Tomorrow
We’ll start the day tomorrow with a song or 2
1, 2

Tomorrow, Tomorrow
We’ll start the day tomorrow with a smile for you
Til then I hope you’re feeling happy
Til then I hope your day is Snappy
Tomorrow, Tomorrow
It soon will be tomorrow and will be our day
We will say, a very happy tomorrow to you.

Great for long car trips with small children!

Mr. Rogers . . . definitely someone worth remembering. Thanks.

He was a great neighbor.

YES

I REMEMBER THAT

I thought I was INSANE whenever I asked other people.