Speedy Delivery (2008)

David Newell travels the globe as 'Mr. McFeely' to keep 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' alive, despite major transitions in children's television.

Director:

Paul B. Germain

Stars:

David Newell, Fred Rogers, Joanne Rogers

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
David Newell	...	Himself
Fred Rogers	...	Himself (archive footage)
Joanne Rogers	...	Herself
Joe Negri	...	Himself
Margaret Whitmer	...	Herself
Hedda Sharapan	...	Herself
William H. Isler	...	Himself (as Bill Isler)
George Miles	...	Himself
Nan Newell	...	Herself
Alex Newell	...	Himself
Taylor Newell	...	Himself
Nino Petrocelli	...	Himself
Betty Seamans	...	Herself
Lynn Johnson	...	Herself
Maggie Andrews	...	Herself

Storyline

A wig, mustache and timeless uniform help transform DAVID NEWELL into the whimsical MR. MCFEELY, an authentic character who always delivers. "Speedy Delivery" follows Newell's global quest to save "The Neighborhood," infused with a deep retrospective look into what made 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood' the longest running children's show in history.

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Plot Keywords:

children's television | public television | mailman

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Taglines:

Mr. McFeely Always Delivers

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Genres:

Documentary | Biography

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 April 2008 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

72 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Co-Producer Stuart Dean Friedel can be seen as the "Purple Panda" in the carousel scene.

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Quotes

Fred Rogers: Some people surprise us in this life. I think it's important to look for what people are able to do, and once you find it, appreciate it.

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Connections

Features Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968)

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