Lock your doors, Mister Rogers - there's a thief in the neighborhood!

Caffeinated Thoughts ^ | October 25, 2010

[xjcsa]

Cedar Falls, IA – The latest ad from Doris Kelley makes a number of ridiculous accusations, but it’s the use of a song from the classic television show Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood that puts it over the top.

The Walt Rogers campaign has learned that Family Communications, Inc., the nonprofit corporation that administers copyrights related to the show, did not grant permission for Kelley to use the song in her attack ad; in fact, the organization never permits political use of its copyrights, according to Chief Operating Officer Kevin Morrison.

The group will be issuing a “Cease and Desist” letter to Kelley, demanding that she stop infringing on their copyright and leave Mr. Rogers, an icon for millions of children, out of the political fray.

[ponygirl]

It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood!
Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood

[Mr Rogers]

This is very sad. I object!

[SuziQ]

I always liked “Can you say, ON - TA - MA - NURE?”