Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Would You Be Mine Collection
Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Please won't you be my neighbor! Stroll down memory lane with this four-disc set featuring 30 iconic episodes from the beloved children's series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, hand-selected by Fred Rogers Productions. Mister Rogers was a calm and gentle man who taught children about the world around them and guided them reassuringly through many of the experiences of growing up. This set includes classic episodes about getting along with others, dealing with different feelings, and caring for your family. Plus enjoy visits from incredible guests, such as the music group STOMP, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and Olympian Suzie McConnell. Includes a very special bonus episode-the memorable visit to the crayon factory where Mister Rogers learns all about how crayons are made!
19791 season
HDCC
Season 1
31 episodes
1. Mister Rogers Goes to SchoolMister Rogers takes his television neighbors to a kindergarten classroom at the local school. Prior to beginning the Neighborhood of Make-Believe segment, he disguises the Trolley as a school bus with a cardboard cover. The disguise arouses everyone's attention in the neighborhood. It gets to the point where King Friday decrees that a school should be built in the neighborhood within three days. After scouting four locations, Lady Aberlin and Handyman Negri decide that the school should be built at Someplace Else. Harriet has agreed to be the teacher for Ana, Daniel, and Prince Tuesday.CCAug 31, 1979
2. Competition: Visit From Big BirdMister Rogers shares a watercolor by Andrew Wyeth and recalls the artist’s past visit. Chef Brockett stops by feeling down after a disappointing cake contest, but Mister Rogers reassures him. Mr. McFeely delivers a giraffe costume for Mister Rogers to try on.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Henrietta feels jealous of Big Bird’s contest entry but realizes her friendship with X is secure. Lady Elaine schemes to disqualify Big Bird by claiming his drawing exceeds the size limit.
Back at home, Mister Rogers reflects on Henrietta’s feelings, sings When a Baby Comes to Your House, and discusses how older siblings react to a new baby.CCJun 3, 1981
3. Mister Rogers Talks about DisciplineMister Rogers shows a pair of ice skates before visiting Peggy Fleming at an ice skating rink where they talk about the importance of practice. Ms. Fleming demonstrates her skills before Mister Rogers joins her on the ice for a few pointers.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Elaine realizes that what she has done to the King Friday dolls was wrong and she, along with Lady Aberlin and the Chief of Discipline, determines that an appropriate may of making up for her actions would be to work two days at the factory. Lady Elaine makes the most of her punishment and begins her work immediately in effort to make Corney's factory more organized.
Back at the house, Mister Rogers sings The Truth Will Make Me Free and talks about how sometimes things are difficult when you are young.CCMar 4, 1982
4. Mister Rogers Takes Barney For a WalkMister Rogers returns Bob Trow’s dog, Barney, after pet-sitting and recalls their walk. He sings "I’m Taking Care of You" with a toy dog.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin watches Ana Platypus, who sings a lullaby and wishes for a kitten. Ana mentions a birthday parade but also wants a small party with friends. Lady Elaine orders large animals for the parade, while Daniel Tiger finishes a toy truck for Ana and discusses the difficulty of asking for help, singing "It’s Hard to Wait".
Back home, Mister Rogers sings "Waiting" and talks about the challenge of waiting for special occasions.CCJun 3, 1982
5. Henrietta Gets AngryMister Rogers visits a neighborhood restaurant, learns about table settings, orders a sandwich, and watches the chef prepare it.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin and Henrietta discover a garden with a fruit tree and, with X the Owl, make a fruit salad using his cookbook. A disagreement between X and Henrietta is quickly resolved.
Back home, Mister Rogers discusses handling anger and sings "What Do You Do With the Mad that You Feel."CCNov 17, 1982
6. Visit To a Graham Cracker FactoryMister Rogers arrives with a package of graham crackers and takes viewers along as he visits a factory where graham crackers are made.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Neighbor Aber and Lady Aberlin are decorating the castle to celebrate the return of King Friday and Queen Sara. Meanwhile, at the school, the children talk about times when they are sad or angry. Prince Tuesday shares about his bad dream.
King Friday and Queen Sara are welcomed home from their trip and are informed of Prince Tuesday's dream by Neighbor Aber. Prince Tuesday comes home from school and shares his feelings with his parents.
Back at the house, Mister Rogers talks and shows a film about different types of caregivers. He then sings Many Ways to Say I Love You.CCApr 29, 1983
7. The Television StudioMister Rogers talks about making television for children, introduces his crew, discusses writing music, and sings "It's You I Like." He shows Neighborhood puppets and photos from his career.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Ellen Paterson and Beaver O'Day repair a water pipe, enjoy music from Handyman Negri, and impress Lady Elaine. Daniel is disappointed there will be no swimming pool, but neighbors celebrate the finished work and plan a community pool with Westwood.
Back home, Mister Rogers sings "I'm Taking Care of You" while packing puppets, and Bob Trow shares his chalk drawings and portraits.CCApr 8, 1984
8. Mister Rogers' ParentsMister Rogers completes a homemade wind chime and meets John Blake and his son at Negri's Music Shop, where they play "Many Ways to Say I Love You." He shares childhood photos with viewers.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Grandpere shares family pictures, and Henrietta and X prepare a gift for his granddaughter. Ana and Dr. Bill look at family photos, and Daniel notes he has no grandparents. Collette arrives on the Express de Grandparents.
Back home, Mister Rogers watches a film about straw-making delivered by Mr. McFeely.CCMay 8, 1984
9. King Friday Says YesMister Rogers brings a potted flower, recalls learning to appreciate things without taking them, and sings "Look and Listen." Mr. McFeely delivers a film about tricycle-making.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Prince Tuesday falls off King Friday’s tricycle and is punished. King Friday is set to officiate Betty Templeton and James Michael Jones’s wedding, while Daniel worries about being the ring bearer and the wedding flowers are chosen.
Back home, Mister Rogers picks up his completed portrait from Dianne Dengel, which includes several Neighborhood characters.CCFeb 5, 1985
10. Cellist Yo-Yo MaMister Rogers shows stringed instruments and watches a film on bass violin-making. Mr. McFeely mentions Yo-Yo Ma is visiting Negri's Music Shop.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin struggles with the bass violin but decides to dance with it for the upcoming festival.
Back home, Mister Rogers discusses practicing enjoyable talents and visits Negri's Music Shop, where Yo-Yo Ma plays cello and discusses music and family. The visit ends with Joe Negri and Yo-Yo Ma playing "Tree Tree Tree," and Mister Rogers reflects on the music.CCMay 14, 1985
11. The Empire Brass QuintetMister Rogers shows pictures of brass instruments and records their sounds. He visits Sam Pilafian (tuba), Dave Ohanian (French horn), Rolf Smedvig and Charles Lewis Jr. (trumpets), and Scott Hartman (slide trombone) as they play together as Empire Brass. Back home, he reviews the recordings and notes the instruments are expensive.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, the castle is decorated for the bass violin festival, and fanfare players speak one word at a time while playing together.
Back home, Mister Rogers makes a paper cone hat and recalls having pretend parades as a boy.CCMay 16, 1985
12. AdoptionMister Rogers visits Bob Trow, sees his dog and puppies, and watches a film about neighborhood families, replaying it quickly before singing "Please Don't Think It's Funny."
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Bob Dog learns of a cousins reunion, feels sad he has none, and is cheered when Ana Platypus offers to "adopt" him as her cousin.
Back home, Mister Rogers talks about his adopted sister, sings more of "Please Don't Think It's Funny," and reads the book "Exactly As I Am" delivered by Mr. McFeely.CCNov 28, 1985
13. Visit to a PlaygroundMister Rogers visits a new Neighborhood playground with contractor Bob Leathers and explores the play equipment, then works on a new song at the piano.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, X the Owl makes a cloud cover for his door, and Neighbor Aber seeks advice from Cornflake S. Pecially on retrieving the flying rocking horse. Daniel Tiger is encouraged to be brave through the song "Are You Brave" and calls the rocking horse down.
Back home, Mister Rogers sings "Are You Brave."CCFeb 7, 1986
14. Trumpeter Wynton MarsalisMister Rogers brings a cassette of Wynton Marsalis playing trumpet and visits Negri's Music Shop, where Marsalis, Joe Negri, Johnny Costa, Bob Rawsthorne, and Carl McVicker perform a jazzy "It's You I Like."
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Queen Sara and Prince Tuesday search for Friday's Comet while Royal Trumpeter Adkins tries to lure it. Purple Panda frightens Daniel Tiger, Lady Elaine visits Planet Purple, and Lady Aberlin sings "You Are Special." Lady Aberlin encourages Henrietta Pussycat, who wishes she were beautiful.
Back home, Mister Rogers talks about sharing your fears with others.CCMay 7, 1986
15. Prince Tuesday's New BikeMister Rogers brings a toy piano, recalls playing one as a child, and sings "You've Got To Do It." Mr. McFeely delivers "empty things," which Mister Rogers uses to simulate the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin shows X the Owl the master key, which opens both X and Henrietta's doors. Ana is upset she cannot get a bicycle like Prince Tuesday, and Dr. Bill explains it's about money, not love. Lady Aberlin and Ana learn patience while waiting for Lady Elaine's return and dance with Neighbor Aber.
Back home, Mister Rogers returns the toy piano to Negri's Music Shop, where Mr. Negri and Bob Rawsthorne demonstrate toy instruments. Mister Rogers joins them in a musical trio and later plays his regular piano before ending the day.CCNov 27, 1986
16. Visit to the Dance Theatre of HarlemMister Rogers demonstrates a floor mat with dance steps and visits Arthur Mitchell at the Dance Theatre of Harlem, where students show various dance styles.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Miss Paulificate talks with Henrietta about dancing, and Neighbor Aber delivers a sign saying "Sometimes." Lady Elaine renames her studio the Sometimes Happy Dance Studio, and Neighbor Aber delivers invitations while dancing.
Back home, Mr. McFeely tries the dance mat and shows a film of him and Mrs. McFeely dancing.CCMar 12, 1987
17. Daniel Worries About Making a MistakeMister Rogers freshens the air with an atomizer and leaves for a meeting he thought was the next day, while Chuck Aber entertains viewers, demonstrates sign language, and sings "Many Ways to Say I Love You."
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Mr. Skunk accidentally sprays Audrey Duck, and Lady Aberlin uses an atomizer while she and Daniel Tiger sing about his feelings of being different.
Back home, Mister Rogers watches a film on how erasers are made.CCMay 6, 1987
18. Olympian Suzie McConnelMister Rogers plays a new board game based on the Neighborhood of Make-Believe and receives a call from basketball player Suzie McConnell. Mrs. McFeely delivers a large ball, and Ms. McConnell demonstrates basketball skills while discussing times she felt left out.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday, Bob Dog, and Lady Aberlin wear new team uniforms. Daniel invites X and Henrietta to join, forming the pussycat-owl-king-woman-dog-boy-girl-reindeer-tiger team.
Back home, Mr. McFeely delivers a videotape of dancers performing with balls like the one Mrs. McFeely brought.CCFeb 23, 1989
19. Parents Care For Their ChildrenMister Rogers plays a melodica and shows a miniature refrigerator, stove, and sink, then sings "Many Ways to Say I Love You." Mr. McFeely brings peanuts and makes a snack with Mister Rogers while mentioning a video about peanut butter.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Prince Tuesday feels neglected by his busy parents. Lady Aberlin talks with him and sings "You Are Special." Princess Zelda demonstrates a magic trick with a giant peanut, prompting Prince Tuesday to ask if she can bring his parents back.
Back home, Mister Rogers plays peek-a-boo, shows a film about it, discusses how parents think of their children, sings "I'll Think of You," and shares a picture book about parental care.CCNov 21, 1989
20. Snorkeling in the Florida KeysMister Rogers tries on snorkeling gear, recalls a trip with Sylvia Earle, and discusses ocean conservation. He looks at pictures of three angelfish and compares them.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin uses a fan to mask garbage smells, Old Goat and New Goat nap, and Lady Elaine suggests solving the garbage crisis by contacting The Universe Today. Neighbor Aber wears a snorkeling suit after seeing the oceans are too beautiful to pollute, and Miss Paulificate previews the show for the goats.
Back home, Mister Rogers feeds the fish and sings "Everybody's Fancy."CCApr 19, 1990
21. Folksinger Ella JenkinsMister Rogers looks at a book by a teenage friend about fathers, uses a toy wolf as a puppet while singing "Everybody's Shy Sometimes," and shows a photo album including Ella Jenkins.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin listens to King Friday and Handyman Negri, is distracted by Lady Elaine who fears wolves, and reassures her. At school, Daniel in a wolf costume talks with Ana and Prince Tuesday about musical fathers before Lady Aberlin departs with an idea involving fathers and music.
Back home, Mister Rogers stuffs the toy wolf as Ella Jenkins arrives, sings "My Street Begins at My House," and performs "Annie" with Chuck Aber.CCAug 2, 1990
22. Visit to a Community Art CenterMister Rogers brings homemade clay, molds it while discussing childhood feelings, and sings "What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel." He visits artist Bill Strickland for a pottery lesson and sees a portrait of Audrey Roth from Bob Trow.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Miss Paulificate shows Queen Sara a fabric portrait of King Friday. Lady Elaine begins measurements at the castle but is interrupted by Robert Troll. Play clay covers the royal portraits, and King Friday instructs Lady Elaine to clean up while Robert Troll measures her.
Back home, Mister Rogers discusses using art to express feelings healthily.CCNov 28, 1991
23. Mandolinish Peter OstroushkoMister Rogers uses a wooden block to demonstrate pretend shaving.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday plays bass violin for Lady Aberlin and Queen Sara. Lady Aberlin explores the meaning of love, learning from X the Owl, Robert Troll, Lady Elaine, and Queen Sara that love is a wonderful and important feeling.
Back home, Mister Rogers visits Negri's Music Shop where Peter Ostroushko plays mandolin, and he and Mr. Negri perform a duet of "Tree Tree Tree."CCFeb 25, 1993
24. Violinist Itzhak PerlmanMister Rogers plays a slide whistle and piano, explaining that learning takes time. He visits the symphony hall to meet violinist Itzhak Perlman, who demonstrates expressive music and shares about his musically talented children.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday and Prince Tuesday look at baby pictures, and Miss Paulificate invites everyone to the "Long Ago Party."
Back home, Mister Rogers sings "You're Growing," talks about Colonial Williamsburg with a picture book, and concludes with "It's You I Like."CCSep 3, 1993
25. A Visit With ParamedicsMister Rogers arrives after a walk and plans to visit an ambulance, with Mr. McFeely providing directions.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin teaches marching to Mimus Polyglottos and Troglodytes Aedon. Cousin Stephen Owl searches for a lost tunnel with X and Cousin Mary, who arrive after singing the OCS song.
Back home, Mister Rogers sings a fish version of the OCS song, visits paramedics Roy Cox and Wayne Epps, learns about ambulance equipment, and tries a neck brace and stretcher. He discusses paramedic kindness and concludes by singing "I Like to Be Told."CCAug 30, 1994
26. A Visit With STOMPMister Rogers attends a rehearsal for the performance groups, Stomp. He talks with the various performers about their talents and how instruments can be made from everyday items.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin talks with Daniel Tiger who is at Grandpere's upside-down tower. Making a call to the McFeely's, they realize that Mr. McFeely has not been turned into a doll after all. At the Museum-Go-Round, this news is shared with a very relieved Lady Elaine who returns the tower to its normal state. At the tower, Lady Elaine offers an apology to Grandpere and gives him a sculpture of the tower she has made from play clay.
Back at the house, Mister Rogers concludes the week by singing What Do You Do With the Mad That You Feel.CCOct 20, 1995
27. A Visit With the Voice of Prince TuesdayMister Rogers shows Neighborhood puppets, calls Lenny Meledandri to provide voices, and makes a spoon puppet with an Italian voice. The puppets converse, with Prince Tuesday expressing frustration about his royal robe.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, plans for Corney's birthday unfold, and Mayor Maggie sings "Happy Birthday." Prince Tuesday loses his cape to avoid special treatment, and Neighbor Aber and Lady Elaine reassure him he is special with or without it, singing "It's You I Like" and "Museum Wares."
Back home, Mister Rogers emphasizes that what’s inside makes a person special and concludes by singing "It's You I Like."CCAug 31, 1995
28. A Visit With the Jabali Afrika Musical GroupMister Rogers brings a toy synthesizer, reflects on learning piano, and plays along with Mr. McFeely’s Speedy Delivery song and a video about vacuum sweepers.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Handyman Negri enjoys the night sky while Lady Elaine dreams of dancing with a vacuum and vows to get rid of all vacuum sweepers. Neighbor Aber tries to apologize, but Lady Elaine makes his vacuum disappear, and Handyman Negri discusses her actions with King Friday.
Back home, Mister Rogers visits Negri's Music Shop where Jabali Afrika rehearses and performs, including "Tree Tree Tree."CCJul 23, 1996
29. Violinist Hilary HahnMister Rogers arrives with a soft book carrier, reads "Daniel Striped Tiger Gets Ready for Bed," and talks about wondering what his parents did after he went to bed.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, HulaMouse searches for Little Panda and Prince Tuesday, who are eventually found safe.
Back home, Mister Rogers visits Negri's Music Shop where violinist Hilary Hahn and Mr. Negri play "Tree Tree Tree" while he sings along.CCFeb 25, 2000
30. Caring for a Baby ElephantMister Rogers arrives wearing a purple backpack which contains a picture of elephants. He invites viewers to join him as he goes to visit these elephants and learns about their eating habits and watches them as they are cleaned.
Returning to the house, Mister Rogers reveals that he also has a video tape in his backpack -- a film about how people make backpacks.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, H.J. Elephant makes an appearance to which King Friday states in his kingly way: "Oh, my. I do enjoy an occasional bit of banter with a pacaderm. Don't you?" When Mayor Maggie stops by the castle wearing a backpack, King Friday wants to know what is inside. When she does not reveal its contents, King Friday petitions Cornflake S. Pecially to build a machine that can look inside of things.
During this time of make-believe, Handyman Negri sings Let's Think of Something To Do as well as I'm a Man Who Manufactures.CCAug 28, 2000
31. Bonus - Visit to the Crayon FactoryMister Rogers makes a small seat, draws a rainbow and a house while singing "You've Got To Do It," and watches a short film about how crayons are made.
In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday announces a "Draw the Neighborhood Contest," appointing himself judge. Harriett Elizabeth Cow worries about judging fairly, while Lady Elaine Fairchilde reveals her desire to win.
Back home, Mister Rogers draws an abstract version of the Neighborhood while singing "You Are Special."CCJun 1, 1981
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Would You Be Mine Collection
19791 season31 episodesEnded
Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Please won't you be my neighbor! Stroll down memory lane with this four-disc set featuring 30 iconic episodes from the beloved children's series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, hand-selected by Fred Rogers Productions. Mister Rogers was a calm and gentle man who taught children about the world around them and guided them reassuringly through many of the experiences of growing up. This set includes classic episodes about getting along with others, dealing with different feelings, and caring for your family. Plus enjoy visits from incredible guests, such as the music group STOMP, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and Olympian Suzie McConnell. Includes a very special bonus episode-the memorable visit to the crayon factory where Mister Rogers learns all about how crayons are made!
