Rogers gave " scores of interviews " . Even though he was reluctant to appear on television talk shows , King reported that he would usually " charm the host with his quick wit and ability to ad-lib on a moment ’s notice " . He was " one of the country 's most sought-after commencement speakers " , making over 150 speeches . Rogers ' good friend and colleague David Newell reported that Rogers would " agonize over a speech " , and King reported that Rogers was the most unguarded during his speeches , which were about children , television , education , his view of the world , how to make the world a better place , and his quest for self-knowledge . His tone was quiet and informal , but " commanded attention " . He would instruct his audiences to remain silent and think about someone who had a good influence on them for 10 seconds in many speeches , including the speeches he made accepting a Lifetime Achievement Emmy in 1997 , for his induction into the Television Hall of Fame in 1999 , and his final commencement speech at Dartmouth College in 2002
Lifetime Achievement Emmy
24th Daytime Emmy Awards
Fred Rogers