What Mr. Rogers Said
So what was Mr. Rogers’ response to Johnny’s mocking skit about him? He explained: “I’ve told Johnny that I like humor as much as anybody. But what concerns me is the takeoffs that make me seem so wimpy! I hope it doesn’t communicate that Mr. Rogers is just somebody to be made fun of. Only people who take the time to see our work can begin to understand the depth of it.”
What Mr. Rogers Said
A Favor To Frank Sinatra
President Ronald Reagan’s Inaugural Gala took place in 1981 and was produced by Frank Sinatra. Sinatra asked Carson to host it as a personal favor, which led Carson to reluctantly agree. When he was told that the request from Reagan himself, Carson, a Navy WWII vet, replied “Ronnie does know that I answered my country’s call once already, doesn’t he?”
A Favor To Frank Sinatra
