Deep Dive: Mr. Rogers On Carson

You don’t get two more iconic television personalities than Fred Rogers and Johnny Carson. There was a time when one ruled the daytime and the other late night so to see them together – it’s pretty wild. I mean, Mr. Rogers had his particular style and Carson certainly had his and the latter’s propensity to poke fun (even though he does to an extent) is held in check by his immense respect for the PBS children’s host. Check out this 1980 appearance by Fred Rogers on THE TONIGHT SHOW and see for yourself…