Most of us have many fond memories of watching Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood as a child. From his sneakers and cardigans to his trips to the bakery, he's probably the most gentle and soft-spoken television host of all time.

This is evidenced here by his 1997 Emmy acceptance speech, where he asked the audience for 10 seconds of silence to honor those who have "helped you become who you are." He is met with quiet laughter at first, but this quickly turns into respect for an authority such as himself. In the end, he gets his message across.