In the most Mister Rogers move ever, he wrote her a letter, which is all the more adorable when you consider that his iconic show didn't exist yet. Extend a hand. Joanne Rogers, now 91, said she still has fond memories of the man who continues to inspire her. In a Today interview about the film, Rogers' widow, Joanne (above), recalled how her husband of nearly 51 years proposed. Mr. Rogers hosted 895 episodes of his beloved children's show Mister Rogers' Neighborhood over 31 seasons from 1968 until 2001. Rogers and Joanne would have two sons, James and John. Love everyone. The Enduring Legacy of Mr. Rogers Why we keep celebrating a visionary leader in children's well-being. Rogers' Neighborhood,' sits for a promotional portrait in this picture from the 1980's. Posted Apr 20, 2008 Be an equalizer. Posted Dec 02, 2019 Look someone in the eye, and keep doing so even if they don’t look back. Mr. Rogers Was Wrong Has the emphasis on children's feeling good and self-esteem backfired? Fifty years ago Mr. Rogers’ message was to “love thy neighbor,” and five decades later we need to hear that more than ever. 'MISTER ROGERS' WAS 'UPSET' AT THE DIRECTION CHILDREN'S MEDIA WAS GOING IN HIS LATER YEARS, PAL CLAIMS. Remember that all children have a gift and are a gift, especially those who go against the grain. A Revealing Question About Mister Rogers 10/21/2014 09:21 pm ET Updated Feb 02, 2016 UNDATED FILE PHOTO: Fred Rogers, the host of the children's television series, 'Mr.