Produced with a grant from the Sears-Roebuck Foundation and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Supplementary funds provided by Johnson & Johnson, Public television stations, and the Ford Foundation. Neighbors: David Newell (Mr. McFeely), Betty Aberlin (Lady Aberlin), Joe Negri (Handyman Negri), Susan Linn, Bob Trow (Robert Troll), Don Brockett (Chef Brockett), Gladys Schenck, Hedda Sharapan, Amy Sharapan, Jamie Roberts -- Puppets: Grandpere, Dr. Bill Platypus, X the Owl, Henrietta Pussycat, Audrey Duck, Catalion, King Friday XIII, Lady Elaine Fairchide, Collette, Originally aired on PBS in April, 1971.
Contents:
Films: Mister Rogers learns italic script / The Latent Image (2 min.) ; A place of my own / Christopher Chapman (2 min.) ; Backwards Cake (30 sec.) -- Songs: Won't you be my neighbor? Everybody's fancy, It's you I like, Tomorrow, What do you do, A handy lady and a handy man, A place of my own, You have to learn your trade, Wishes don't make things come true, Some things I don't understand, You are pretty, I like to take my time, Weekend song.
Summary:
Over five episodes, Mister Rogers demonstrates italic script, makes a paper frame, learns about locks, cake decorating and talks about news, both on television and in newspapers. In the NOM, Mr. McFeely delivers a message picture to Grandpere from his granddaughter, Collette. Later in the week, there is a party with cake to celebrate her visit.
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