Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968–2001)
"MisteRogers' Neighborhood" (original title)

Fred Rogers explores various topics for young viewers through presentations and music both in his world and in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

Stars:

Fred Rogers, Robert Trow, Betty Aberlin

Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys. Another 5 wins & 54 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Fred Rogers	...	Mr. Rogers (489 episodes, 1968-2001)
Robert Trow	...	Harriett Elizabeth Cow (397 episodes, 1968-2000)

Storyline

"Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" was among the most famous, longest-lasting and fondly-remembered children's television shows. Host Fred Rogers (known to millions as simply "Mister Rogers") used his gentle charm and mannerisms to communicate with his audience of children. Topics centered on nearly every inconceivable matter of concern to children, ranging from everyday fears related to going to sleep, getting immunizations and disappointment about not getting one's way to losing a loved one to death and physical handicaps. Rogers used simple songs and, on nearly every show, segments from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe to make his point. A scale-model trolley was often (but not always) used to segue into the Make-Believe segments, said neighborhood being inhabited by puppet characters including King Friday XIII, Lady Elaine Fairchild and Daniel Striped Tiger. Frequent visitors as well as Rogers' own frequent visits to various places in the neighborhood rounded out each show. The program...

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Plot Keywords:

make believe | puppet | king | trolley | tiger | 

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Genres:

Family | Fantasy | Music

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Certificate:

TV-Y

Details

Official Sites:

Family Communications Inc. [us] PBS Online

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 February 1968 (USA)

Also Known As:

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Filming Locations:

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Family Communications, WQED

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (895 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono Stereo

Color:

Black and White (1968) Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The tall red building seen at the beginning and end of the programs represents the office building of NET (National Education Television), which was renamed PBS (Public Broadcasting Service) in 1970.

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Goofs

In the 1979-1981 episodes when Mr. Rogers takes his sweater and closes the closet door, he'd often close it too fast so it came open a ways, but then the closet door begins to close on it's own, as if someone were behind the door pulling it closed.

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Quotes

King Friday XIII: There's only one of you, Fairchilde.
Lady Elaine Fairchilde: That's right, toots, aren't you glad?

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Crazy Credits

During the end credits of Show #1425, Lady Elaine Fairchilde (A puppet performed by Fred Rogers) was credited as a 'neighbor'. Chuck Aber, who performed H.J. Elephant III in the show, was credited as H.J. Elephant III.

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Connections

Referenced in Mystery Science Theater 3000: Final Justice (1999)

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Soundtracks

"Attractive, Active Animals"
Performed by Barbara Russell and Cast
From the play "Josephine the Short Neck Giraffe"

User Reviews

A real person

One thing that always bothered many people about Mr. Rogers is that he was not believable. Well, the wild thing is that what you see on TV is what you get in real life.

Fred Rogers is the most soft spoken and kindest person you would ever want to meet. What you get is not fake love like in many of today's kid's shows (Barney, to name the most evil one), but true heart from a man who cares.

Mr Rogers is married, has a son, and his son was a bit of a rebel, but you can't deny the man's love for people. I grew up with him. I'm glad I did.

If you don't believe me, just look at the bloopers from his show (Him setting up the tent is the most famous - all he does is laugh).