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"The Good Neighbor, the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, tells the story of this utterly unique and enduring American icon. Drawing on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, Maxwell King traces Rogers's personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work, including a surprising decision to walk away from the show to make television for adults, only to return to the neighborhood with increasingly sophisticated...
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Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Pub. Date
c2010
Physical Desc
x, 244 p., [16] p. of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.
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"An oral history of the Mickey Mouse Club show, featuring interviews with Mouseketeers and people involved with the show, along with commentary about how it became a pop culture phenomenon."--Provided by the publisher.
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2020.
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352 pages cm
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"In 1970, in soundstage on Manhattan's Upper West Side, a group of men and women of various ages and races met to finish the first season of a children's TV program. They had identified a social problem: poor children were entering kindergarten without the learning skills of their middle-class counterparts. They hoped, too, that they had identified a solution: to use television to better prepare these disadvantaged kids for school. No one knew then,...
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Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
334 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm
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"Go behind the scenes of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood with this unprecedented dive into its storied history. Featuring exclusive photographs; a guide to the characters, puppets, and episodes; original interviews; and rare ephemera, this extraordinary book reveals the inner workings of the show"--
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Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
c2003
Physical Desc
1 DVD (75 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy, and Scooby-Doo go to Mexico to visit Fred's computer pen pal and to celebrate the Day of the Dead festivities, which become less festive when a towering, glowering Chupacabra monster turns up to terrify both tourists and locals. The young snoops smell a conspiracy, and as they chase down clues their search for the truth leads them into sundry Mexican antiquities - ancient tombs and temples - where danger increases exponentially....
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As one of America's most beloved children's show hosts, Mr. Rogers remains one of the most iconic television figures for families worldwide. This documentary takes a closer look at the person behind the show, persona, and personality that helped define what it meant to be a good person and be a part of a healthy community. Through his children's show, Mr. Rogers would go on to inspire a generation by not skirting real world issues, confronting issues...
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PBS Distribution
Pub. Date
[2011]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (ca. 240 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Stars from the formative years of television talk about the shows and people that made history. Each episode melds interviews with archival clips to offer a fresh take on televisions founding celebrities. Season two profiles science fiction, crime dramas, kids' shows, and westerns. The Science fiction episode features clips from The twilight zone, Lost in space, Star trek, The lieutenant and Time tunnel. The Western episode features clips from Gunsmoke,...
Publisher
Sony Wonder
Pub. Date
c2002
Physical Desc
1 DVD (70 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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Frosty the snowman: When Frosty comes to life, he must weather a storm of adventures and the plans of an evil magician before he can find safety and happiness at the North Pole. Frosty returns: When a power-hungry tycoon invents a product that will eliminate snow, Holly must convince the people of Beansboro to save the snow and her friend Frosty.
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Distributed by Warner Home Video
Pub. Date
[2009]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (90 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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On her first day at her new school, Chrissa is seated with three girls who greet her with teasing and tricks. They bully Chrissa in class, on the bus, online, and even at swim club. When the taunting goes too far, Chrissa must find a way to stand strong.
Publisher
Paramount
Pub. Date
c2004
Physical Desc
1 DVD (ca. 110 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
SpongeBob B.C.: Prehistoric Sponegar, Patar, and Squog discover fire. Nature pants: SpongeBob takes off to JellyFish Fields to live. Fools in April: It's April Fools Day, SpongeBobs' favorite holiday. I'm with stupid: Patrick's parents are coming for a visit. Patty hype: Mr. Krabs asks for ideas to drum up business. Squid on strike: Squidward goes on strike. The great snail race: Squidward and SpongeBob enter their snails in a race. Plankton's Army:...
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Distributed by Genius Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2008]
Physical Desc
2 DVDs (374 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
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George is the king of the jungle and protector of all who live there. George may be dim-witted and clumsy, but what do you expect from someone who swings into trees habitually? Besides, he still manages to save the jungle and its inhabitants from the numerous threats that besiege them. Each episode includes both a Super Chicken and a Tom Slick cartoon.
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