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This undated image provided by the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh shows puppets from the old PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" on display at the museum. The museum is part of the Fred Rogers Trail being promoted by Pennsylvania tourism officials on the 50th anniversary of the show's 1968 launch. A new documentary called "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" has also rekindled interest in the legacy of the show's host, Fred Rogers. (Children's Museum of Pittsburgh via AP)

This undated image provided by the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh shows puppets from the old PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" on display at the museum. The museum is part of the Fred Rogers Trail being promoted by Pennsylvania tourism officials on the 50th anniversary of the show's 1968 …

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  • August 25, 2015 3:41 p.m.

FILE - This June 28, 1989, file photo, shows Fred Rogers as he rehearses the opening of his PBS show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" during a taping in Pittsburgh. A new Fred Rogers Trail promoted by VisitPA.com includes museums, memorials and other sites. This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" and a new documentary called "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" has helped rekindle interest in his legacy. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

FILE - This June 28, 1989, file photo, shows Fred Rogers as he rehearses the opening of his PBS show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" during a taping in Pittsburgh. A new Fred Rogers Trail promoted by VisitPA.com includes museums, memorials and other sites. This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Mister …

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  • June 28, 1989 11:01 a.m.

This image provided by the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh shows a set from the old PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," including a model of host Fred Rogers tying his trademark sneakers as he did at the start of every episode. The Heinz History Center is part of the Fred Rogers Trail being promoted by Pennsylvania tourism officials on the 50th anniversary of the show's 1968 launch. A new documentary called "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" has also rekindled interest in Rogers' legacy. (Senator John Heinz History Center via AP)

This image provided by the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh shows a set from the old PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," including a model of host Fred Rogers tying his trademark sneakers as he did at the start of every episode. The Heinz History Center is …

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  • January 21, 2013 10:42 a.m.

FILE - This Sept. 4, 2015, file photo, shows a statue of Mr. Fred Rogers at the Mr. Rogers Memorial on the Northside of Pittsburgh. A new Fred Rogers Trail promoted by VisitPA.com includes the sculpture along with museums and other sites. This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" and a new documentary called "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" has helped rekindle interest in his legacy.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

FILE - This Sept. 4, 2015, file photo, shows a statue of Mr. Fred Rogers at the Mr. Rogers Memorial on the Northside of Pittsburgh. A new Fred Rogers Trail promoted by VisitPA.com includes the sculpture along with museums and other sites. This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Mister …

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  • September 4, 2015 5:43 p.m.

This image released by Focus Features shows Fred Rogers on the set of his show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" from the film, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?." A new Fred Rogers Trail promoted by VisitPA.com includes museums, memorials and other sites. This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" and the new documentary "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" has helped rekindle interest in his legacy. (Jim Judkis/Focus Features via AP)

This image released by Focus Features shows Fred Rogers on the set of his show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" from the film, "Won't You Be My Neighbor?." A new Fred Rogers Trail promoted by VisitPA.com includes museums, memorials and other sites. This year marks the 50th anniversary of "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" …

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  • January 12, 2018 10 a.m.

This undated image provided by the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh shows sneakers worn by Fred Rogers, host of the old PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." The shoes are among a number of items from the show on display at the museum. The museum is part of the Fred Rogers Trail being promoted by Pennsylvania tourism officials on the 50th anniversary of the show's 1968 launch. A new documentary called "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" has also rekindled interest in Rogers' legacy. (Children's Museum of Pittsburgh via AP)

This undated image provided by the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh shows sneakers worn by Fred Rogers, host of the old PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood." The shoes are among a number of items from the show on display at the museum. The museum is part of the Fred …

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  • February 18, 2016 11:03 p.m.

This image provided by the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh shows props and sets from the old PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," including a model of host Fred Rogers tying his trademark sneakers as he did at the start of every episode. The Heinz History Center is part of the Fred Rogers Trail being promoted by Pennsylvania tourism officials on the 50th anniversary of the show's 1968 launch. A new documentary called "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" has also rekindled interest in Rogers' legacy. (Senator John Heinz History Center via AP)

This image provided by the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh shows props and sets from the old PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood," including a model of host Fred Rogers tying his trademark sneakers as he did at the start of every episode. The Heinz History Center …

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  • February 16, 2013 4:54 p.m.

This photo provided by the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau shows a marker memorializing Fred Rogers, host of the old PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" in his hometown of Latrobe, Pa. The marker is in James H. Rogers Memorial Park, named for Fred Rogers' father. Latrobe is about 40 miles from Pittsburgh, where the show was filmed. Both cities are on the Fred Rogers Trail being promoted by Pennsylvania tourism. This year marks 50 years since "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" first aired. A new documentary called "Won't You Be My Neighbor?" has rekindled interest in Rogers' legacy. (Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau via AP)

This photo provided by the Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau shows a marker memorializing Fred Rogers, host of the old PBS children's television show "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" in his hometown of Latrobe, Pa. The marker is in James H. Rogers Memorial Park, named for Fred Rogers' father. Latrobe is about 40 …

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  • November 18, 2016 8:41 a.m.