Posted by babka at 1cust175.tnt9.nyc3.da.uu.net on July 30, 2001 at 22:58:10:
In Reply to: To: Babka, From a 1st Generation Mr. Rogers Kid posted by Renaissance Man on July 30, 2001 at 20:07:52:
You are so welcome, Renaissance Man! (I always say I walk the tightrope
between Renaissance and Dilletante) It's a bit confusing when you love/do
it all: maybe that's where theater comes in. How I love the operas! Tried
to start them in repertory in the Real World, but Fred wouldn't have had
total control which being the creator, he wants, so no go. The children are
lucky to have you, I'm sure.
: THANK YOU!
: Every time I've watched Dogma I've wondered why your face was so
familiar. In the habit you looked a bit like the gal from
: Bedazzled (the good one, with Cook & Moore) but that wasn't it! Then
whilst perusing the board I find out you were on my
: most loved childhood show! It was you who introduced me to opera (though
Chuck Jones was to add to that later).
: The easygoing style of the neighborhood, and the way you all handled
issues which really matter to kids in an up-front and
: serious manner totally captured me from the start...according to my mom I
used to respond out loud to some of Mr. Rogers'
: questions.
: Now I'm a self-employed actor working primarily in schools, and find
myself occasionally employing Fred-isms with the kids.
: When anyone pooh-poohs PBS, I always hold up the work you all did as a
prime example of its neccesity and efficacy.
: Anywho, I just wanted to say a heartfelt and hearty thank you - and keep
up the good work in films!
: Chris Davis
: The Renaissance Man
: http://www.renaissan