In the 1970s, when François Clemmons was playing Sportin’ Life in the Cleveland Symphony production of Porgy and Bess — the role that earned him a Grammy in 1973 — he asked musical director Lorin ...

François Clemmons overcame a difficult childhood and discrimination to become a musician, noted choir director and recurring character on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.” His role as Officer Clemmons on ...

It's Friday, which is when we hear from StoryCorps. And this morning, we rebroadcast some gentle voices from 2016. Francois Clemmons played Officer Clemmons on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for 25 ...

When François Clemmons signed up to play a police officer on the PBS program "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" in 1969, he had no idea the impact it would have around the country. "I put my foot in the ...

Apr. 5—Dr. Francois Clemmons felt right at home at the Keene Family YMCA on Monday evening. Clemmons — who is best known for his role as Officer Clemmons on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood" from the late ...

François Clemmons writes about his life and his deep friendship with Fred Rogers in the memoir "Officer Clemmons." François Clemmons Reflects On Life Beyond 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' François ...