Mister Rogers' Neighborhood 1979 - 2001

Mister Rogers shows a video of some of the many ways children like to play and plays at his sand table. In Make-Believe, the Trolley has a cover that makes it looks like a car. Mr. McFeely and Mister Rogers play a game of miniature golf.

Mister Rogers goes to Chef Brockett's bakery to see a neighbor make Chinese dumplings. In Make-Believe, the neighbors are creating different kinds of covers, and there's a "rocking chair horse" that flies but won't come down.

Mister Rogers talks about different kinds of things to sit on. He shows Mr. McFeely's visit to a factory where people make wooden rocking horses. In Make-Believe, there are all kinds of covers - even a mask that looks like King Friday.

Mister Rogers shows a video of kittens being born. Poet May Sarton visits. In Make-Believe, Daniel is frightened by someone in a mask. He's afraid he might grow into a big ferocious tiger. Playing is a way of thinking about our feelings.

Mister Rogers visits a new playground designed and built by adults and children together. He tries out the swings and slides. In Make-Believe, shy Daniel Tiger becomes a hero, even though he doesn't always feel brave.

Mister Rogers visits a gymnast, watching as he exercises and works on his routine. He plays with a toy that does somersaults and gymnastics too. In Make-Believe, mischievous Lady Elaine uncovers a mystery about a toy hidden in her Museum.

Mister Rogers visits a toy factory to see how people make plastic molded wagons. Folk singer Ella Jenkins visits with a collection of colorful spinning tops from around the world. In Make-Believe, a new bicycle arrives for Prince Tuesday.

Mister Rogers makes toy airplanes of wood and of paper and shows a video of a visit to an airport control tower where airplanes are taking off and landing. In Make-Believe, Prince Tuesday discovers that learning to ride a bike isn't easy.

Mister Rogers shows how with empty containers he can create a whole Neighborhood. In Make-Believe, Ana Platypus is jealous of Prince Tuesday's new bike. And at Negri's Music Shop there's lots of music-making on real and toy instruments.

Mister Rogers visits a toy lending library where children play with different toys. And he shows a video of a famous roadside attraction, Lucy the Margate Elephant. In Make-Believe, Prince Tuesday learns to ride his bike - and to share it.