“The trailer for ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’ will make you cry” links

The trailer for Won’t You Be My Neighbor? made me cry. [Dlisted]
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  1. Nicole says:

    When I say I outright was sobbing seconds into the trailer…
    …as one of the many that grew up with Mr. Rodgers on my tv every day this makes me wistful. He was truly a kind soul

    • Mel M says:

      I’m going to have to wait for the kids to go down for their nap/quiet time for this one I think. Don’t want them to get freaked out that their mom is crying from Mr. Rogers lol.

    • Anna says:

      Yup. I sobbed

    • AnneC says:

      My son, who is now 33, watched Mr. Rodgers everyday and then pretended to be Mr. Rodgers during playtime. He would hum the theme song and take off his “jacket” then I would hang it up for him and then he would put on a sweater (all clothing way too big for him)and happily enter the world of Mr. Rodgers and King Friday and all the rest. He’s very special to me.

  2. lassie says:

    He was way too good for this earth.

  3. Green Is Good says:

    Mr. Rogers trailer: total cry fest.

  4. ktae87 says:

    He really was the best. I will watch when I get home as I don’t want to ugly cry at work. Grew up watching him everyday.

    • Anners says:

      Totally ugly cried! Also, it wasn’t until watching him as an adult that I understand how truly inclusive and ahead of his time he was. So grateful to have him as part of my childhood!

  5. SM says:

    Wow. Never knew who he was but I definitely check out now

    • derpshooter says:

      You will not be sorry. I will still watch old clips anytime the kiddos want. It’s like the BEST ASMR ever.

  6. Deanne says:

    Ugly crying. He was so special. He and Mr. Dressup were a huge part of my childhood. Seeing his kindness, inclusiveness and love of others, when Trump and his ilk are destroying America, makes me feel the importance of his message even more.

    • CharlieBouquet says:

      I heart you for saying Mr Dressup! Hubs has never heard of him?!

      • Deanne says:

        I’m Canadian and Mr. Dressup came to my school when I was in kindergarten. I was beyond thrilled. Mr. Rogers trained Mr. Dressup too. They both had that way of interacting with children that wasn’t condescending. Your poor husband missed out on Casey and Finnegan and the Tickle Trunk and for that, I pity him.

      • dimsummum says:

        Mr Dressup’s father lived in Inuvik and when Mr D would go visit his dad he would interact with the kids so amazingly.

        Have a special place in my heart for both those gentlemen. I wasn’t allowed to watch Sesame Street because there was a lot of screaming. Mr R never screamed.

    • woodstock_schulz says:

      Yes! Mr. Rogers and Mr. Dressup were my childhood.

      ETA: The Friendly Giant too!

    • Snazzy says:

      Awww Mr Dressup!! Loved him so much! And the Friendly giant! Ahhhhh
      Missing these shows a lot right now

    • CommentingBunny says:

      Deanne – you met Mr Dressup?! I’m jealous!

  7. Ankhel says:

    NO, NOT WATCHING IT, YOU CANNOT MAKE ME.

    Some people should never have to die.

  8. Juliette says:

    Yup, that was a tear jerker for sure. I grew up with Mr. Rogers and just loved his show and the man so much. So many important lessons we learned from such a lovely and simple show.

  9. justcrimmles says:

    I watched Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood well past the age I “should” have. We could use another right now.

    • me says:

      He was a great man. We need more like him, especially right now when it truly seems like there is nothing but evil. I hope this movie inspires a new generation of “Mr. or Miss Rogers”.

  10. Mia says:

    You could just tell he had a beautiful soul. There is one episode where this little black boy teaches him how to break dance and what always strikes me about the interaction is that Mr. Rogers really has a look of wonder and an appreciation for the kids talent. There was no fakeness about him and he was like that with everyone, really wanting to know things about all his guests. Some adults just pretend to care what kids are saying. People in general care more about what their own responses will be in a conversation instead of genuinely listening but not him. Mr. Rogers was one of a kind.

  11. Wiffie says:

    It’s like he knew how much all those kids being raised by the TV really needed him. He was like a third parent to me almost, and I learned things from him I wouldn’t have learned elsewhere, and he had a consistent calm demeanor that felt safe and kind, and GENUINE. children are smart and intuitive a and know when someone’s interest isn’t genuine, and I think that’s why he was so so special. You watched for HIM, not fast paced lights and colors and stimulation. The soft quiet play was slow, real, and calming beyond measure. He was light years ahead of humanity in many ways, and is perfect for the world today. I’m so happy to see this trailer.

  12. Shotcaller says:

    *reaches for kleenex*
    Damn then.

  13. Juliaoc says:

    I live in Pittsburgh and I had the pleasure of meeting him years ago. He just…glowed with kindness. I know that sounds insane but I don’t know how else to describe it. You know how you just know when you’re in the presence of evil? It was the exact opposite of that – you just knew you were in the presence of goodness. Something about him made one feel warm and safe. He was a lovely man.

  14. Dee says:

    Gorgeous, perfection, a lovely lovely lovely soul. (Please tell me that the clip of the swimming pool was NOT people splashing bleach into the water because black kids were swimming. Please?)

  15. Mumbles says:

    I gotta admit as a kid Mr Rogers was not my bag. I was more an Electric Company kid, because it was fast and funny, whereas Mr Rogers was slow and the occasional humor was more understated.

    But as I have grown older I now appreciate him, and what he was doing, and especially in THIS age that we now live in, where meanness and bullying emanate from the highest offices and where “friendship” has been reduced on Facebook to someone you met once. I wish he were here today.

    • SandraDee says:

      I was just thinking the same thing! I was an Electric Company girl and I didn’t have the time for Mr. Rogers. I was the kid who was bouncing off the walls or turning cartwheels in the living room, and Mr. Rogers moved entirely too slowly to hold my attention. I appreciate him so much more now, and I really wish I’d have been able to appreciate him more when I was a kid. He was humble and kind, but he had such a strength of character and conviction.

    • Christin says:

      I learned numbers and alphabet from Sesame Street, and Electric Company helped with my reading. However, Mr. Rogers brought life lessons, which I now realize were the most valuable of all.

      He is definitely needed today. His shows are timeless, so maybe more kids will look up his shows.

    • dimsummum says:

      I posted above that my mum didn’t let us watch Electric Company or SS because of the shouting…but that’s what I used for my kids to get them counting! (And school house rock for grammar!)

  16. Incredulous says:

    I did not grow up with Mr Rogers – I’m Irish – but, while watching that trailer, I was attacked by hordes of onion ninjas.

  17. ravynrobyn says:

    I guess I was too old (58) for Mr Rogers to be on my radar when growing up. Watching this made me cry because I felt as if I lost a wonderful friend whom I never knew I had. Balm on my sore heart. Can’t ait to see this.

    • magnoliarose says:

      Your words made it worse. 😭
      I wanted him to be my friend when I was little.

      • ravynrobyn says:

        Awww, I’m sorry Magnoliarose! Making it worse was the last thing I wanted to do.

        There’s a PBS special playing now “Mr. Rogers: It’s You I Like”, celebrating 50 years of Mr. Rogers with people such as Michael Keaton, Whoopi Goldberg, Yo-Yo Ma, John Lithgow and a whole bunch of others. I’ve got it on my dvr, haven’t had the courage to watch it yet.

  18. minx says:

    I’m not crying, you’re crying.

  19. Cupcake says:

    Did y’all know that he was vegetarian because he could not eat anything that had a mother? Too good for us.

  20. WMGDtoo says:

    I remember coming home from school. Getting a snack. And sitting down to watch. He made me a better person.

  21. Anastasia says:

    Fred Rogers literally saved my life. I had a HORRIBLE childhood–I’ll spare everyone the epic details. Needless to say, by the time I was five, I was horribly traumatized many times over, I felt very alone, had been rejected by both parents, and was physically and emotionally abused and neglected.

    But when he would look right into the camera and speak right to ME (I was sure of it), he told me I was loved. He told me HE liked me. So even if I thought no one else did, this sweet man did. He wanted to be my neighbor! And I would actually daydream what it would be like if he were my neighbor. For a while there, I wanted him to adopt me.

    Later, when I was 16 and very suicidal (I made three attempts just in that year), I was unsuccessful because I would always think of him, and he gave me hope that perhaps someday someone would actually love me, and I could be happy. The memories of him stopped me from killing myself.

    I am 47 now, with a 26 year long happy marriage, a grown daughter, and a happy life. I owe it to him. Oh, and I work with kids now. 🙂

    • Amanduh says:

      That’s so beautiful…no one would be happier to hear that than him ❤️

    • magnoliarose says:

      Hugs special lady! I am glad you survived and your story is deeply touching. It speaks to the power of kindness. Now you are a gift to other children. 🙂

    • NightOwl says:

      I wish I could just simply 💕 your comment.

    • CommentingBunny says:

      Wow, what an incredible story. So glad it had a happy ending for you, your kid and all the kids you are helping.

    • Christin says:

      Well, I made it through the trailer without tears (just happy memories), but your heartfelt story has brought tears to my eyes. He truly was a treasure, and it was as if he was speaking directly to each of us. I feel fortunate to have grown up during the early years of his shows.

    • Cintra.C says:

      What a great story. I’m so happy you connected with him in that way, and I am sure that he would be very happy to know that he made such a difference. I’m going to be sobbing mess when I see that film.

    • justcrimmles says:

      Massive hugs to you, Anastasia. Who’s cutting onions over here?

    • Celebitchy says:

      I’m crying over here. Love and positive thoughts to you Anastasia.

    • virginfangirl says:

      Thank you for sharing your story. It was quite beautiful & just reminded me how an act of kindness can have such a huge positive effect on someone.

    • Scarlet Vixen says:

      @Anastasia : Wow, your story really touched me. I lived in Pittsburgh when I was a little girl & had the same feeling–that Mr Rogers was talking TO ME. I loved that man so much. I’m sure if he were alive & could know your story that he would feel so honored and humbled to have helped you thru such difficult times. So many hugs and happy tears for you!

    • Sayrah says:

      Hugs to you Anastasia. I imagine he would have been very moved to know he helped you in a way. And yes, I was choked up watching the video but full on cried reading your comment.

    • ravynrobyn says:

      I’m here in the library, sobbing as I’m reading your letter. I’m SO DAMN SORRY that this happened to you, but that you persevered, have a happy marriage, your own daughter AND help kids is a TRUE miracle.

      I believe Mr. Rogers DOES know, and he’s smiling…

    • Cupcake says:

      Breathtaking.

    • stinky says:

      NICE!!!

  22. Jess says:

    I tried so hard not to cry, but it came out in sobs anyway! Such a staple of my childhood, can’t wait to revisit those memories and watch.

    Also, I didn’t know this was the last season of the Americans! Now I’m nervous, I don’t want anyone to die or go to prison, even though they are murdering spies I love them, and I don’t trust my government at the moment so I find myself rooting for them more than I probably should.

  23. Mary says:

    Best.Person.Ever…………we need more people like Mr. Rogers and fewer people that emanate hate and disdain. Mr. Rogers never saw a persons color, sex or religion……he just saw what we all should see, a person, a human, a child. I hope this documentary helps people remember the good in all of us and how to be kind.

    • Christin says:

      He always said that everyone (including every child) needed to be loved and appreciated for who they are. His lessons are timeless, and very much needed today.

  24. stinky says:

    “Every body’s fancy
    Every body’s fine
    Your body’s fancy
    And so is mine”

    (Lol – sorry – just sayin! my big sis was givin those lyrics the side-eye back in the DAY)

  25. LittlefishMom says:

    This is fabulous. Finally a good movie. Definitely seeing this one.

  26. DCAquarius says:

    Love this man and his show! The PBS special (hosted by Michael Keaton, who worked on the show) was great. Looking forward to this (and the movie with Tom Hanks). In the U.S. (not sure about elsewhere), there are Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood compilations available to stream on Amazon (free for Prime members).

    • dimsummum says:

      Thinking about the Tom Hanks movie…Jim Parsons (Sheldon, BBT) would do a fine job as Mr Rogers I think! Physically similar and their cadence and tone is as well.

  27. Ash says:

    I watched him and the 🚂 but also Electric Company and another show I cannot for the life of me remember! Someone help! I keep thinking of Kernel Sanders/Ronald McDonald? He had white hair and a mustache? I think he came on right after Mr. R?

  28. Laura Dawe says:

    I loved watching “Mr Rogers”, “Mr Dress-Up”, “The Littlest Hobo” and “The Polka Dot Door” (I grew up in southern Ontario, Canada). These shows not only filled me with joy, but they also taught me how to be a good, kind hearted, and loving child (and eventual adult).

    Mr Rogers was a genuinely good man. His wife, his sons and all who knew him personally were so fortunate! I cannot wait to watch this movie and hope that it inspires future generations that may not have grown up with his show but who will still appreciate this treasure of a human being 💖

  29. SJhere says:

    I just want to let everyone know that Amazon Prime has the first 7 seasons of Mr. Rogers available to stream. This was the primary reason I signed up for Prime.
    Mr. Rogers was so wonderful. His warm and polite speaking voice, explaining/teaching and just being an all around fine caring human, I miss him. His family has much to be very proud of, his work is still valuable to children everywhere.

    My young relatives watch Mr. Rogers after lunch, before nap time.
    RIP Mr. Rogers and Thank You!

  30. madonami says:

    It didn’t make me cry. It was comforting. To this day, that man’s voice and manner of speaking is comforting. It brings back being little, sick from school with a cold, at my grandmother’s house for the day, and her doting on me, homemade soup, wrapped up snuggly in blankets on the couch, next to my grandpa’s big leather chair, with Mr. Rogers on. Just feeling utterly safe, comforted, loved. His voice conjures that feeling.

    Everything going on right now just makes you absolutely soul sick at times. It really is a great time to bring Mr. Rogers back into our lives.

  31. TheOriginalMia says:

    I cried. I loved Mr Rogers’ Neighborhood. He was so kind.

  32. Lala says:

    Mr. Rogers…Captain Kangaroo…Ray Rayner…Romper Room…Growing up in the 70s…My daily television viewing was loaded with decent, kind, loving people who shaped my personality and fed my soul…but of ALL OF THEM…the one I TRULY LOVED with a love that continues even today…was Mr. Rogers! He was the one who taught me about goodness in a way that my young heart and mind could digest and understand and use consistently…he was one of the ones that soothed my fears about being an adult…because HE was an adult…and if he could be so consistently wonderful as a grown-up…then there HAD to be others like him (Sigh)…I just…I just LOVE HIM!

  33. notasugarhere says:

    They even released the trailer on March 20th, Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day.

  34. holly hobby says:

    A few years ago or maybe it was the first year of the reign of terror, when Congress thought about cutting off PBS, there was a clip of Mr. Rogers in Congress begging for funding. The way he spoke even softened the hearts of the most toughened GOP pol. That was really something. If you can google it watch that testimony.

    We grew up with Mr. Rogers. He was magical. My kids watched old reruns too.

    • DIRTNAP says:

      I watched that clip yesterday, and was so impressed. Even though he was used to being on screen, I imagine it can be intimidating to go in front of the Senate. There was a moment when he was told, in a rather gruff way I thought, that he could read something that he brought if he wanted. The way Mister Rogers’ voice stayed kind anyway in his response made me love him all the more. In minutes, he had that group pulling out their checkbook. The power of kindness, indeed.

  35. sadie77az says:

    I love this thread so much. So many wonderful thoughts and stories. Thank you for sharing. I am going to see what my slightly cynical 13 yr old thinks of the amazon episodes. I want her to see the man who brought me so much peace in my childhood.