The zombie king got his start with Mister Rogers—no, really.
When Pittsburgh Magazine named George A. Romero (1940-2017) Pittsburgher of the Year in 1991, Rick Sebak explored how the filmmaker's career has intersected with the city. See how Romero used the greater Pittsburgh area as the setting for many of his films, and learn about his early work in advertising and television, including Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
Production
Rare archival footage of 1960s-70s Pittsburgh.
Writing
Sebak's warm, unpretentious interview style.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Romero filmed the famous 'Mister Rogers Gets a Tonsillectomy' episode—Fred Rogers reportedly loved his horror work.
This 1991 profile predates Romero's 2000s resurgence; it captures him at his most 'local legend' rather than 'horror icon' status.
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