The alleged rumor is that Margaret requested the interview because children were afraid of her because of her role in the film. Children got to witness that Margaret Hamilton was a truly nice woman. By opting in, you agree to receive emails with the latest in Lifestyle + Entertainment from TellMeNow. RELATED: ‘Candid Camera’ Wanted To Make Mr. Rogers Raise His Voice, By all accounts that I’ve heard she was a really nice, sweet person. She knew that Mr. Rogers could help solve that problem. Get a roundup of premieres, giveaways and special offers with our weekly newsletter. “The Wizard of Oz” is also a staple for childhood. – and assured us that playing the Wicked Witch is only make-believe, like dressing up for Halloween. We need more of Fred Rogers in today’s world. The man had a heart of gold and saw the good in the world and the people in it. As a child, I remember watching this show and being mesmerized at how quickly this kind woman could transform by putting on a costume. Mr. Rogers sat down with Margaret for a little interview, talking about her role as the evil Wicked Witch in Wizard of Oz, make believe, and much more. He appears on MISTER ROGERS: IT’S YOU I LIKE, a celebrity-filled special marking the 50th anniversary of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. That’s a big reason why the biopic “A Beautiful Day In the Neighborhood” with Tom Hanks is one of the most anticipated films of the year. A post shared by A Beautiful Day Movie (@abeautifuldaymovie) on Oct 3, 2019 at 12:48pm PDT, Designed & Developed by Precision Creations, ‘Candid Camera’ Wanted To Make Mr. Rogers Raise His Voice, Tom Hanks New Mister Rogers Movie Promotes Power of Prayer, PFL Strengthens Portfolio With WAVE TV Partnership, Top Fighters, Trainers Make Predictions For Charlo Doubleheader, Jan Blachowicz Makes Prediction For Tonight’s Bout With Dominick Reyes, Flashback: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Calls Colin Kaepernick’s NFL Anthem Protests ‘Dumb And Disrespectful’, Professor Says She Hopes Trump Supporters ‘Die Before The Election’ – It Immediately Backfires, UPDATE: Alyssa “Defund The Police” Milano’s Denies Making 911 Call That Drew Multiple Units, K9, Helicopter For Kid Hunting Squirrels. WNET is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Mr. Rogers did help her solve this problem by putting children’s fears at ease. Learn more about Julia Child in the American Masters film Julia! Then, she and Mister Rogers enjoyed the delectable dish using chopsticks. At Brockett’s Bakery, she whipped up some Spaghetti Marco Polo. We can all agree that the audience sees the purest and most gentle side of Margaret in this lovely 1975 interview. Tax ID: 26-2810489. “It’s not so much what we have in this life that matters, it’s what we do with what we have.” – Mister Rogers. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and Wynton Marsalis, A Summer Reading List to Match Your Summer Plans. When Hamilton spoke in her Wicked Witch voice, Rogers imitated her iconic cackle. We’re sure that all children watching saw the Wicked Witch in a much different light after this heartwarming interview. Jane Kenney “This is a real zipper back here, just like the zipper on my sweaters,” he explained with his trademark calm. In 1975, crooner extraordinaire Tony Bennett visited Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood to perform on the show and create some art projects. He did this in a very simple way. Margaret Hamilton, who played the Wicked Witch in the “Wizard of Oz” was a teacher before she hit the big screen in the classic movie. Her segment on Mr. Rogers was one of the best and she did it because after The Wizard of Oz kids were always scared of her. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood was a staple for children for generations. Your information will not be shared with or sold to 3rd parties. At the start of the interview, Mr. Rogers asks Margaret about her time playing one of the most widely-known villainous roles in film history. MISTER ROGERS: IT’S YOU I LIKE is a celebrity-filled, hour-long special. Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood had a long run on public television: from 1968 to 2001. Be sure to SHARE this article if you remember this Mr. Rogers segment from 1975! Mister Rogers visited jazz trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis in a tuneful 1986 episode. Of the many celebrity sightings in its episodes, here are the ones we liked the best. Tony Award-winning director, choreographer, and entertainer Tommy Tune, known as “Broadway’s tallest tapper,” enchanted the denizens of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood in two 1988 episodes about kindness. It’s being released on November 22nd. (Fun fact about Lady Elaine: she was voiced by Fred Rogers and named after his adopted sister.) Mister Rogers was such a genuinely sweet man and a devout Christian. Fancy that! Margaret reveals that she had always wanted to play a scary role, perhaps the role of a witch, so when she got the opportunity she just had to take it.