Mr. Roger's wife Joanne, 'My husband wasn't a Saint'

Mr. Roger's wife Joanne opens up to Heather Catlin about the new movie 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' starring Tom Hanks.

She wants people to know her husband wasn't a saint. He worked hard and "walked the walk." She also revealed Fred was a HUGE fan of Hanks, watching 'Forest Gump' more than 40 times in the theater.

A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood opens in theaters Nov. 22.

[ChazMcGutter]

I don't think Mr. Rogers would be too happy if he saw how many people are calling him a saint. He was just a person just like anyone else, the only difference is he tried his hardest to be kind. To put him on such a tall pedestal would be to say that to be as kind as he was is unreachable to the average person when it's not.

[TheRequiemOfficialReal]

I'm here because we just sadly lost her. RIP Mrs Rogers

[Satoshi]

It's not hard to see why Fred loved her.

[wtfrage]

She's in Fred's arms again. RIP Joanne

[stevenphipps]

What a kind and sweet woman. Everyone needs a man and woman like Fred and Joanne Rogers in their life. My "Mr. Rogers" died a few years back, and I miss him every day.

[Ingerimm]

What a nice lady. World just isn't the same without people like Fred Rogers.

[beauteoussounds]

The word ‘saint’ has the air of something unattainable. I think Mrs. Rogers wanted to convey that being a successfully good person is something all of us can do if we tried.

[anarchistatheist]

Mr Fred Rogers was a honorable man. May he, and his wife Joanne Rest in peace.

[chrisnurczyk]

Mrs. Rogers - what a doll! What a lady! "You won't hear a lot of religious talk - you'll hear a lot of religious values - as people say, he walked the walk". So should we all! Talk love, folks! Bless you, Mr. & Mrs. Rogers!

[kmaru]

Mr. Rodgers is a lesson in how to minister. It isn't about telling people how to live. It's about living in a way that makes people ask "how can I live like that?" . I had a friend like that once, and I will never forget him. R.I.P to him, Fred, and this charming woman.

[godonlyone]

"Fred wasn't a saint because..."

Goes on to describe exactly what it means to be a saint.

[kathleenherron]

When a couple has been happily married for years and years, they have certain phrases or pauses in their speech that are shared. You can hear similarities in her speech that show that. What a dear lady! She is so kind and honest. What a gem!

[Pipsterz]

Yes, she put it perfectly; the show was his ministry. He truly ministered, in the real sense of the word, endearing himself to generations by his profound thoughtfulness. What a devoted & caring man. Love his sweet wife too. Wishing her many more years of life and good health!!

[leeannasloan]

When the interviewer asks how did he make you feel loved and she answers that Fred told her and he showed her...yes words and actions together are what let's people know they are loved...not just one or the other.

[katielouwho]

I can definitely tell Joanne Rogers was a good match for Fred Rogers. She has a tough side, but is still a nice lady. Fred would have needed that in his life.

[christopherrobertson]

If he wasn’t a saint he certainly came close and IS walking among them. I’m 77 years old and did not take him seriously for a long time. When he came onto channel 2 one day at the beginning of the Iraq war I was struck hard by the expression on his face. I knew at that moment that I was in the presence of greatness because there were tears in my eyes. He taught me a great lesson that day. He was extremely humane. He achieved simplicity.

[chadwallace]

Even his wife is a sweetheart. What good people.

[kenthefele]

The fact that he worked hard to be kind instead of just naturally being perfectly good makes him more commendable.

[Fluteperson]

Mr Rodgers wasn’t a saint he was just a person full of kindness understanding and who was a listener and a helper. ❤️

[Flamingerudostalion]

People say it's darker here on Earth without Mr. Rogers, but I think that's only true if you start treating your neighbors like enemies.