Fred Rogers, born in 1928 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, began his television career in Pittsburgh. After studying music and theology, he joined WQED, Pittsburgh’s public television station, in the 1950s. His early work on The Children’s Corner laid the foundation for Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, emphasizing kindness and emotional growth. In 1968, Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood premiered from Pittsburgh, filmed at WQED. Rogers’ gentle approach, rooted in his Presbyterian values and child psychology stud

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," Pittsburgh-area musicians are paying tribute to the classic song, "Won't You Be My Neighbor." The NEWEST #SweaterSession features #Pittsburgh's first, all-girl cello quartet STEEL TOWN STRINGS performing alongside their mentors, Cello Fury at The Waldorf School of Pittsburgh in Bloomfield. #MisterRogers50 Watch MORE Sweater Sessions here: bit.ly/2mpUdWb Attn: PBS PBS KIDS PBS Digital Studios Fred Rogers Productions Fred Rog