Mister Rogers Asks for 10 Seconds of Silence During Emmy Acceptance Speech

Fred Rogers is given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1997 Daytime Emmy Awards. During his speech, he asks the audience for ten seconds of silence to think of those who have cared for them and have loved them into being. The moment inspired a scene in the 2019 movie A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood. Related Article: A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: History vs. Hollywood







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