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Irregular’s Intel – That Man Fred

Last weekend I finally got to see a documentary that I had been waiting to come to my city, Won’t You Be My Neighbor? For those not in the know (and shame on you for not being!), it is a doc about the iconic and award winning show Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. But it is so much more than a litany of behind the scenes stories. It is about a phenomenal individual who changed numerous lives through a show that, by modern standards, did not make good TV.  Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – That Man Fred

She Geek Critique – A Good Neighbor

I didn’t grow up watching Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. No, my childhood wasn’t deprived, just Canadian – I had Mr. Dressup and The Friendly Giant instead. But I did know who Mister Rogers was and I’ve seen clips of the show over the years. So Won’t You Be My Neighbor looked like it would be an interesting documentary to catch.  Continue reading She Geek Critique – A Good Neighbor