Lady Aberlin tells the magician Mr. Appel that only Daniel bought a ticket. Mr. Appel performs for Daniel and Lady Aberlin and says he might have to sell his magic things to make money. They tell him to wait until they talk with the king tomorrow. Mister Rogers does several magic tricks before going to Betty’s Little Theatre to see magician Charles Appel. Mr. Appel makes Betty appear. Mister Rogers explains that Betty was behind the table. Mister Rogers talks about not having enough of something and feeling disappointed. He also mentions that grownups like to give pleasure to children.
Mister Rogers demonstrates a form of animation using a pad with dots drawn on each page. Andrew Wyeth shows Mister Rogers an animation machine. He explains how to make a movie. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday, Queen Sara, and Lady Aberlin discuss Mr. Appel who has had to sell his equipment to feed his family. The king establishes the King Friday, Queen Sara Saturday Foundation for the Performing Arts. (KFQSSFFTPA). Lady Aberlin solicts contributions.
Mister Rogers talks about the size of clothing. He takes a suit jacket that is too large for himself to the tailor who explains how he will alter it to fit Mister Rogers. Mister Rogers talks about measuring and measures his height with a yard stick. Mister Rogers draws a connect-the-dots-by-number picture.
Mister Rogers explains the difference between things made by hand and things made in a factory. He defines performing arts.In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Lady Aberlin solicits contributions for the foundation for visiting artists. Lady Elaine won’t give anything until she learns what King Friday is donating. She tries to discourage the others from giving. Back with Mister Rogers, he demonstrates the use of a hammock that he received as a gift.
Mister Rogers talks about the difference between flour and flowers. Mister Rogers visits Brockett’s Bakery and watches Chef Brockett bake cookies. Chef Brockett shows Mister Rogers various cookie cutters and lets Mister Rogers try them.In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday has everyone gather to give Mr. Appel their gifts. King Friday appoints Mr. Appel the first recipient from the foundation for artists, and Lady Aberlin presents everyone’s gifts. Lady Elaine accuses the king of not giving anything. King Friday surprises her by presenting Mr. Appel with a new cape that Mr. Frazier made. Mr. Appel performs some magic tricks.
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