Forty years ago today, this episode of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood aired for the first time. Thank you, PBS, for bringing us Fred's beautiful vision for a world of kindness and creativity. Three generations of my family grew up on PBS — let’s make sure it’s there for many generations to come. | Yo-Yo Ma

David Newell, who played Mr. McFeely on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, talked to us about working with Fred Rogers and his sense of humor: | PBS KIDS

Take it easy with Mister Rogers and Mr. McFeely. | Fred Rogers Productions

In honor of #EarthWeek, who remembers when Mister Rogers and Mr. McFeely went to a recycling center? They learned about how cans and cardboard are put into a compactor before being sent away to be made into new cans and cardboard. #MisterRogers50 | Fred Rogers Productions