WE MISS YOU, MISTER ROGERS
Of this 5-word signature query, Mr. Rogers said, "I suppose it's... an invitation for somebody to be close to you"
Won't you be my neighbor?
"D'oh!"
The Simpsons
Earth Day
spring
Yes, it's this Acropolis temple completed in 438 B.C.; the foundation seems good, but it could probably use a little roof work
the Parthenon
Colorful nickname for November 28, 2025, knowing that Thanksgiving is November 27
Black Friday
Coffee with milk
cafe au lait
The show was produced in this city, making it easy for Lynn Swann to come by & show off his uniform--& his ballet moves
Pittsburgh
"Yabba dabba doo!"
The Flintstones
Daylight saving time ends (in 2025)
autumn
No, but the 2-inch "Midnite Minichamp" version of this pocketknife comes with tools that perform 17 different functions
the Swiss Army knife
You are this sign of the zodiac if your birthday falls between December 22 & January 19
Capricorn
My God!
mon dieu
Margaret Hamilton visited Mr. Rogers in 1975 to help kids understand make-believe & not fear this "Wizard of Oz" character
the Wicked Witch of the West
"Bazinga!"
The Big Bang Theory
National Hangover Day (think about it a half-sec, you'll get it.)
winter
Yes, & as the largest ships in the U.S. Navy, each is powered by 2 nuclear reactors & can displace 100,000 tons
an aircraft carrier
Bastille Day, Parents' Day & Nelson Mandela Day are all observed during this month
July
Great prize
grand prix
In 1986 Mr. Rogers did a show to help children deal with grief & death after the explosion of this transport
the Challenger
"Nanu-nanu"
Mork & Mindy
Burning Man
summer
No--the bee variety of this is the world's smallest bird at only about 2 inches long
a hummingbird
Place your bets--this sporting event established in 1875 takes place the first Saturday in May
the Kentucky Derby
Literally, white card
carte blanche
Mr. Rogers noted "those all-important three Cs: caring, confidence, and" this, also a Thomas Paine title
common sense
"Book 'em, Danno"
Hawaii Five-O
Ash Wednesday
winter
Yes, & the massive Three Gorges Dam generates 22,500 megawatts stretching 1.4 miles across this river
the Yangtze River
Commemorating an event from 1777, June 14 is this holiday
Flag Day
That's life
c'est la vie