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S11·E18 Mister Rogers Talks to Children and Parents About Violence

Core Aired August 4, 1981
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Synopsis

Prompted by news coverage of the death of John Lennon and the failed assassination attempts of President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II, Rogers talks to children and their parents about violence in the media. Rogers shows video footage of himself at schools, discussing why people murder, with young children. The special aired only once but it was later uploaded to the internet 35 years later, during a time when its subject matter was again a much-discussed issue.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 11 Episode 18 of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood air?

Season 11, Episode 18 ('Mister Rogers Talks to Children and Parents About Violence') originally aired on August 4, 1981.

How long is Season 11 Episode 18 ('Mister Rogers Talks to Children and Parents About Violence')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

What happens in Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Season 11 Episode 18?

Prompted by news coverage of the death of John Lennon and the failed assassination attempts of President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II, Rogers talks to children and their parents about violence in the media. Rogers shows video footage of himself at schools, discussing why people murder, with y...

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