Mister Rogers talks about friendship. He helps his young viewers understand that even though friendships don’t always run smoothly they’re an important and healthy part of life. Mister Rogers visits a shoe store to buy a pair of shoes. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Prince Tuesday, Ana, and Lady Elaine Fairchilde learn that sharing can be hard. It can help to know that there are some things you don’t have to share.
Mister Rogers visits with his friend and Neighbor Mr. McFeely. They go to Betty Aberlin’s house to watch Betty’s friend Mary Jo Barron teach a group of children some traditional games and songs. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, a flying turkey delivers a message to Lady Elaine Fairchilde and Robert Troll.
Mister Rogers goes to a restaurant and shows how the food is prepared. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, X The Owl’s bossiness makes his friend Henrietta angry. Mister Rogers encourages his viewers to talk about their angry feelings. He sings, “What Do You Do With The Mad That You Feel?”
Mister Rogers shows how to make different sounds using bottles filled with water. At Betty’s Little Theatre, The Mississippi Fife and Drum Corps folk musicians explain their instruments and play a song. In The Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Daniel Tiger feels forgotten, and finds what helps when a friend makes you sad.
Mister Rogers uses empty milk cartons, oatmeal boxes and other household cast-offs to create a miniature sandbox village. He explains that getting to be friends is like building bridges. Although friends often have hard or sad times, they can also build a stronger and stronger friendship each time they are together. It’s raining in the Neighborhood of Make-Believe where the neighbors are finding their own ways to be peaceful together.