In 1968, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” debuted on televisions nationwide. François Clemmons, who played Officer Clemmons — making him the first African American actor to play a recurring role on a children’s TV show — remembers his remarkable friendship with Fred Rogers. https://storycor.ps/3zHshU9 | StoryCorps
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In 1968, “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” debuted on televisions nationwide. François Clemmons, who played Officer Clemmons — making him the first African American
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In February 1968, the children’s television program “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” debuted. François Clemmons was cast as Officer Clemmons, becoming the first African American actor with a recurring role on a children’s TV series. At StoryCorps, he remembered how he got the role and his relationship with Mister Rogers. Our #StoryoftheWeek, as heard on NPR Morning Edition → https://storycor.ps/4j1R1dP | StoryCorps
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In February 1968, the children’s television program “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” debuted. François Clemmons was cast as Officer Clemmons, becoming the first African American actor with a recurring role on a children’s TV series. At StoryCorps, he remembered how he got the role and his relationship with Mister Rogers. Our #StoryoftheWeek, as heard on NPR Morning Edition → https://storycor.ps/4j1R1dP | StoryCorps
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