Happy birthday, Fred: Mister Rogers celebrated

Zach Brendza
Friday, March 20, 2020 3:12 p.m. | Friday, March 20, 2020 3:12 p.m.

This June 28, 1989 file photo shows Fred Rogers taping a segment of his television program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in Pittsburgh.

This June 8, 1993 file photo shows Fred Rogers tapes a segment of his television program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in Pittsburgh.

This May, 24, 1993 file photo shows Fred Rogers working with his puppets King Friday XIII and Queen Sara in the back of the castle in the Land of Make-Believe on the set of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, in Pittsburgh.

This June 8, 1993 file photo shows Fred Rogers between takes on a segment of his television program Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in Pittsburgh.

This June 8, 1993 file photo shows Fred Rogers between takes on the set of his television program Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood in Pittsburgh.

This June 28, 1989 file photo shows Fred Rogers making notes between takes on the set of his children’s television program, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, in Pittsburgh.

While much is going on in the world, one thing not to be forgotten is a birthday of someone special.

Fred Rogers would have been 92 today.

The “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” host and Latrobe native was celebrated by many today, with some choosing to offer a birthday message while others shared some of their favorite Mister Rogers’ quotes or lessons.

Happy birthday to our founder, Fred Rogers! ??? Do you remember when the neighbors surprised Mister Rogers outside of his television house? pic.twitter.com/WzbLa9eUUo

— Fred Rogers Productions (@FredRogersPro) March 20, 2020

Happy birthday, Mister Rogers. I know you’d be proud of your fellow Pennsylvanians today.

Thank you, PA, for being kind, spreading positivity, and doing your part to keep all of us safe. Sending special gratitude to those working on the frontlines of #COVID19, including: https://t.co/QZtu8g5RUV

— Governor Tom Wolf (@GovernorTomWolf) March 20, 2020

In 1993, #MisterRogers delivered Pitt's commencement address. He said, "May you and your families and your friends be blessed with lives filled with opportunities to make the kind of choices which will help others."

Today we become the helpers. ?? pic.twitter.com/0HjCPdJMPJ

— University of Pittsburgh (@PittTweet) March 20, 2020

Happy birthday, Mister Rogers.

Your wisdom will never expire, and at times like these your words still speak true. pic.twitter.com/t38XCkjr0c

— Pittsburgh Clothing Co. (@PGHClothingCo) March 20, 2020

Today is #MisterRogers birthday and we thought we'd share some words of wisdom from western Pennsylvania's legend. Let's be patient and do what we can to help each other in this time of need, Hawks. pic.twitter.com/X9VqGoJdlP

— Indiana University of Pennsylvania (@IUPedu) March 20, 2020

Happy Birthday Mister Rogers! @cordellmatthew, author/illustrator of the upcoming book 'Hello, Neighbor!' put together a special video in honor of Fred.

Make sure you check out his takeover of @FredRogersPro's Instagram today!#HelloNeighborBook #MrRogers #MisterRogers pic.twitter.com/TsXtoNTs0R

— Holiday House Publishing, Inc. (@HolidayHouseBks) March 20, 2020

Pennsylvania's favorite neighbor, the inspirational Mister Rogers, would have turned 92 today. He was a man of many talents:
? champion for early childhood education
✏️ writer
? puppeteer
? musician
? best-selling author
? public speaker pic.twitter.com/KPKO5zNJYm

— PA Department of Education (@PADeptofEd) March 20, 2020