Mister Rogers, Now More Than Ever with guest Dennis Scott

About this episode

This episode features interviews with fans and colleagues of Mister Rogers, highlighting his impact and kindness.

Mister Rogers, Now More Than Ever with guest Dennis Scott Amazon Associate Link Ask anyone and they’ll tell you, “We need Mister Rogers more than ever.” This audio collection features interviews with fans, friends, and colleagues whose lives were changed by the simple wisdom and kindness of Fred Rogers. For the first time you’ll hear both celebrities and everyday people tell their stories of how Mister Rogers affected them and, in some cases, even saved their lives. As incredible as it may sound, Fred Rogers personally answered every letter he received. Hearing his words read aloud and the heartfelt gratitude from people who experienced his kindness firsthand make this a one-of-a-kind audio presentation. Hosted by beloved TV personality Tom Bergeron, it will touch you and help you believe, as Fred Rogers did, that all of us are special. This spoken word collection includes special appearances by Kellie Pickler, The Cowsills, Lee Greenwood, Jim Brickman and Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis, Jr. It’s seventy-two minutes of fun and memories. It also includes a rare interview with David Newell, the ”Speedy Delivery” Man from Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood Produced by our guest on this…

People in this episode

Host: Tom Bergeron

Guest: Dennis Scott

Topics covered

• Mister Rogers
• kindness
• celebrity stories
• personal impact
• nostalgia
• interviews

Keywords

• Mister Rogers
• Dennis Scott
• Tom Bergeron
• kindness
• celebrity stories
• interviews
• nostalgia

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Thank You Mister Rogers Web Site

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