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At the same time, Deidre time executive David Nevins had grapples with her own challenging irst, there was Howdy Doody. high praise for the star. personal and professional issues. FThen came Captain Kangaroo, “No one inhabits a character like On the homefront, Jeff’s wife, Jill, the beloved Mr. Rogers and so on. Jim Carrey, and this role — which is has hit a rebellious streak. Cheerful, wise and kind, children’s like watching Humpty Dumpty after A show about a children’s enter- entertainers such as these have in- the fall — is going to leave televi- tainer is well timed, considering the spired generations of kids. A new sion audiences wondering how they current wave of Mr. Rogers nostal- Showtime series takes a look at went so long without him,” Nevins gia, thanks to Morgan Neville’s criti- what happens when an iconic chil- said. cally acclaimed documentary dren’s television personality faces Created by Dave Holstein “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” unimaginable tragedy, and it’s no (“Weeds”) and directed by Michael (2018) about the host of PBS’s “Mr. Gondry (“The Science of Sleep,” laughing matter. Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Since de- 2006), the show also stars re- Jim Carrey (“The Truman Show,” buting at the Sundance Film Festival nowned stage actor and Tony 1998) returns to prime-time televi- in June, it’s become the highest Award winner Frank Langella grossing biographical documentary sion as Jeff Pickles in the 10-episode (“Frost/Nixon,” 2008) as Seb, the comedy-drama “Kidding,” premier- of all time. The life of Fred Rogers executive producer of “Mr. Pickles’ has also inspired the upcoming ing Sunday, Sept. 9, on Showtime. Puppet Time.” Academy Award Jeff has captured the hearts of mil- biopic “You Are My Friend,” starring nominee Catherine Keener (“Being Tom Hanks (“Forrest Gump,” 1994). lions of children and their parents as John Malkovich,” 1999) portrays the host of the fictional children’s TV Carrey may not exactly be Fred Jeff’s co-worker, Deirdre, the show’s Rogers, but his return to series tele- program “Mr. Pickles’ Puppet Time,” head puppet maker. Judy Greer but his personal life is falling apart Judy Greer stars in “Kidding” vision has caused a huge buzz in the (“Arrested Development”) plays industry. He honed his skills in Fox’s and his own heart is breaking. Jeff’s estranged wife, Jill, and young (“High Maintenance”) will also ap- lease, is “as hilarious as it is heart- of the Hollywood star, but when innovative sketch comedy show “In It’s been almost a year since it actor Cole Allen appears as their pear in recurring roles. breaking.” Onscreen, Jeff may be Holstein joined the writing staff of Living Color” in the 1990s, a gig was announced that the Golden son, Will. Justin Kirk (“Weeds”) has This isn’t the first time Carrey and sweet, but when the lights go dark the Showtime series “I’m Dying Up that earned him widespread ac- Globe winner had signed on for the landed a recurring role as Jill’s new Gondry have worked together. Gon- and the cameras turn off, his pent- Here,” he finally got his chance. Car- claim. His film work in such movies project, and more than two decades boyfriend. Ginger Gonzaga (“To- dry directed Carrey in “Eternal Sun- up anger begins to surface. rey, incidentally, serves as an execu- since Carrey has been seen in a reg- getherness”) and Grace Song shine of the Spotless Mind” (2004), Things look bleak for Mr. Pickles, tive producer on “Dying,” a drama as “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” which earned Gondry an Academy but, according to Carrey, the mes- about L.A.’s standup comedy scene (1994), “The Mask” (1994) and Award for best original screenplay. sage of the series is a positive one. in the 1970s. “Batman Forever” (1995) made Karen Gibson School of Dance It’s clear that Nevins is confident the In an official featurette promoting While Jeff struggles to keep it to- him a huge star, and his critically ac- Announces dynamic duo will create onscreen “Kidding,” he talked about the gether on set, Seb realizes that his claimed performances in “The Tru- magic once again. meaning behind the show. star’s potential breakdown could man Show” (1998) and “Man on Registration of Fall Dance Classes “With his ‘Eternal Sunshine’ “What I love about this whole ruin the multimillion-dollar brand- the Moon” (1999) both earned him partner Michel Gondry on board to project is the idea that no matter ing empire they’ve built, so he tries Golden Globe nominations. For More Information or to Register direct, we are on our way to a mag- how bad things may look, there’s an netic, volcanic and emotional view- innocence inside us that can never Call Karen Gibson Jenkins 276-2756 or 276-4631 ing experience,” Nevins said of be destroyed. It’s always there,” “Kidding.” Carrey said. Classes Begin After Labor Day In the show, Jeff has guided The actor seems perfect for the Register EARLY Before Classes Are Full! youngsters and shared important role of Jeff, which was, according to Family Rates • Well-Qualified Teachers lessons about kindness and love for Holstein, written specifically for OVER 50 YEARS EXPERIENCE years, but when his own life begins him. In an interview with the Holly- to implode, no fairytale character wood Reporter, the show’s creator Dancewear fittings on shows up to help him through it. 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