Flash in the Pan

You don’t have to be flashy to make an impact. Margy Whitmer, Producer of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood, said, “You take all the elements that make great television and do the exact opposite, you have Mister Roger’s Neighborhood–low production value, simple sets, unlikely star–yet, it worked.” Fred Rogers said, “I always felt like I didn’t have to put on a funny hat or jump through a hoop to have a relationship with a child.” So if it’s not flashy that makes a difference, then what is it? The answer is simpler than you might think.