Goodbye Mister Rogers.

The slow-paced show offered an alternate universe to most of today’s quick-edit cartoon children’s programming. But on the eve of his final show, Rogers told CNN’s Jeff Greenfield he looks at it as more than entertainment; it’s a chance to reach young people and give them a foundation for a good life.

I’d have to agree — when I was a kid (before cable), I watched a lot of PBS and I think it helped me become the person I am today.

Mister Rogers will be missed.