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Mr. Dressup star Ernie Coombs forged a friendship with Fred Rogers over the shared belief that children were important, and that kids’ television could be a force for good, says the director of a new documentary film about Coombs.

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[-] MyDogLovesMe@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

The man is truly one of Canada’s greats. His work influenced/spanned 3 generations.

Basically changing Canada through its children.

Fred Rogers is another, truly.

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