For over 30 years, each episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood made children feel like they were visiting a trusted friend. Filled with real-life guests and make-believe segments, children were encouraged to explore the world around them!
EPISODE 3
A Boy in a Wheelchair
Jeff Erlanger, a young boy who uses an electric wheelchair, visits Mister Rogers and talks openly and honestly about his disability. Together they sing "It's You I Like."
EPISODE 6
A Favorite Factory Visit, Crayons!
Mister Rogers shows a video of how people make crayons and talks about drawing and how each person's picture would be different. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday decides to have a "Draw the Neighborhood" contest!
EPISODE 10
A Neighborhood Opera, A Granddad for Daniel
A whimsical musical story about timid Daniel Tiger who is in search of his long-lost grandfather. There's an aquarium with starfish, an old goat and a Trolley Conductor, all helping each other realize how important families are.
EPISODE 8
Hand Clapping Games with Ella Jenkins
A Neighborhood friend, Ella Jenkins, teaches Mister Rogers a rhythmic clapping game. Neighbors in Make-Believe are each finding their own ways to be part of the Bass Violin Festival.
Tom O'Horgan's Unusual Musical Instruments
Mister Rogers' visits Tim O'Horgan, who shows viewers his collection of unusual musical instruments.
EPISODE 13
A Visit to the Pediatrician
Mister Rogers visits pediatrician Dr. Jane Breck, who shows young viewers what might happen during a child's routine checkup. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Cousin Mary Owl is plans a cousin reunion!
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