Sign Language
Fred Rogers studied many languages throughout his life, including French, Spanish, Greek, Latin, Hebrew, and American Sign Language. He presented these languages in different ways throughout the Neighborhood series.
Mister Rogers Visits Russia
Overview
Mister Rogers and a translator meet Tatiana Vedeneeva, the host of Good Night Little Ones. She shows them the television studio where she films her children’s program. Mister Rogers plays the piano and meets the crew. Daniel Tiger even overcomes a bit of shyness to meet one of the puppets. After spending time behind the scenes, Mister Rogers appears as a special guest on the Russian children’s television program.
When the filming is done, Mister Rogers gives everyone Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood t-shirts. Fred’s visit to Moscow was part of an exchange; Tatiana also traveled to the United States to appear on the Neighborhood.
Date
1982
Type
Video
Source
Family Communicatins, Inc.
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