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Fred Rogers begged 'Mister Rogers' co-star to keep quiet about being gay
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torontosun.comFred Rogers apparently begged one of his Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood co-stars to stay quiet about their sexuality because coming out could ruin the children’s TV favourite’s career.According to Francois Clemmons, who played Officer Clemmons on the show, Fred called him into his office after hearing reports that the star had been spotted at a downtown gay bar.In his new memoir, the 75-year-old actor says Fred told him: “Franc, you have talents and gifts that set you apart and above the crowd.
Someone has informed us that you were seen at the local gay bar downtown.“Now, I want you to know, Franc, that if you’re gay, it doesn’t matter to me at all.
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