Mister Rogers' Neighborhood 1979 - 2001

Mister Rogers helps children know that some things are done better slowly and thoughtfully. He shows a factory video of how people make strollers. In Make-Believe, the Trolley shows how it can go fast and slow, but now it will only go fast!

Mister Rogers shows a video of how people make roller skates and a video of himself roller skating. In Make-Believe, on fast moving roller skates, Lady Aberlin and Cousin Steve Owl try to catch the fast moving Trolley that won't slow down.

Mister Rogers shows a Speedy Delivery Alphabet Book. He helps children know that what's important is learning how to put letters together to make words, not saying them speedy. In Make-Believe, the neighbors try to stop a speeding Trolley.

Mister Rogers visits with a world-class gymnast who demonstrates some some fast and slow gymnastic routines - floor exercises and feats on the rings. In Make-Believe, even King Friday's command to "Slow down" won't stop a speeding Trolley.

Mister Rogers helps children know that doing some things slowly is best. He shows a video of children doing all kinds of things and taking their time. In Make-Believe, the neighbors finally find a way to slow down a speeding Trolley.

There's only one person in the whole world exactly like you - just look in the mirror! Mister Rogers shows a film of children and adults looking in mirrors. In Make-Believe, the neighbors are concerned that Prince Tuesday is feeling sad.

Mister Rogers helps children know that each of us unique. Identical twins visit and talk about how they're different. In Make-Believe, it's hard keeping plans for a surprise birthday party secret. And: how people make wooden shoes.

Mister Rogers shows a video of how people make guitars. Each one is made by hand, special and distinct. In Make-Believe, the neighbors try to cheer up Prince Tuesday. Mister Rogers has lots of fun playing a cardboard guitar.

Mister Rogers brings the Neighborhood of Make-Believe puppets and shows how he makes them move and speak. In Make-Believe, Prince Tuesday thinks people only like him for what he appears to be on the outside - a prince wearing a royal robe.

Mister Rogers plays a kazoo and shows how people make them. He reassures children that each one of us is special. In Make-Believe, Corny is sad because he thinks everyone's forgotten his birthday until they surprise him with a party.