[MUSIC PLAYING]
-[SINGING] It's a beautiful
day in this neighborhood,
a beautiful day for a neighbor.
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
It's a neighborly day
in this beauty-wood,
a neighborly day for a beauty.
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
I have always want to have
a neighbor just like you.
I've always wanted to live
in a neighborhood with you.
So let's make the most
of this beautiful day.
Since we're together, we might
as well say, would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
Won't you be my neighbor?
Won't you please?
Won't you please?
Please won't you be my neighbor?
-Welcome, neighbor.
You see this colorful thing
that I brought in today?
Look at all those
colors on there.
Can you imagine what it is?
It's not a breadbasket, nope.
It was made specially
for something, not a hat.
It covers something.
No, not that.
We could try it on the
telephone, a telephone cover.
It could be.
But that's not what it
was made for specially.
Look around here.
What about this?
I know for sure it's
not an aquarium cover.
[KNOCKING]
-Let's see who that
is at the door.
Oh, it's Mr. McFeely.
We'll ask him what
he thinks it is.
-Speedy delivery.
-And to you, Mr. McFeely.
Before you make
any deliveries, I'd
like to ask you what
you think this might be.
-Let me see.
Well, I suppose it's not a hat.
-It's not, no.
-Not a hat, oh, could it
be a cover for a post?
-It could be.
But that's not what
it was made for.
-Let me see here.
-Want to come down
here and see anything
in here that it might be?
Something in here.
-Something in here?
In this room?
Do you think that you could
bring the trolley out?
-Mhm.
-All right.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-There's Trolley.
Now, could you take the
trolley off the tracks, please.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Something tells me that
it's a cover for the trolley.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Exactly right, Mr. McFeely.
-A dress up cover
for the trolley.
-You guessed it.
-Anything special?
-Oh, just for fun.
But you guessed
that very quickly.
-Well, I thought
about the shape of it.
And then I looked inside.
I thought, what might
fit inside of here?
And then the trolley
came to my mind.
-It's perfect.
You certainly guessed it well.
-Oh, do you have any pickups
or deliveries for me today?
-I don't, but if I have any,
I'll certainly call you.
-You know I appreciate
your business.
-I appreciate your
help, Mr. McFeely.
-Well, I have a delivery
at the library today.
So I better say speedy
delivery to you.
-OK.
But you really guessed that
quickly, congratulations.
-Well, I'll see you
around the neighborhood.
Speedy delivery to you.
-Speedy delivery, Mr. McFeely.
-Bye.
-He just thought about the
shape of it, and thought,
what might fit in there?
Why don't we just have
some make believe.
Trolley, I'm going to put
you back on the tracks.
We'll just pretend
that the trolley's
wearing this
sweater cover today.
Now, last time we pretended
that King Friday found out
that his spare
crown was missing.
And he sent people
to search for it.
Let's make believe that some
people are still doing that,
and also the people
at the school
are still working on their
dress up school play.
OK, Trolley, to the
Neighborhood of Make Believe.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-I know I've looked
out here a dozen times.
-I have too.
But it's the last place
Handy saw the spare crown.
And Uncle Friday says
we must find it or else.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-No, we still haven't
found it, Trolley.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Oh yes, I wish
you could help us.
But I don't know
what you could do.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Oh!
So that's what you've
been wanting us to see.
-Oh, that's a beautiful
cover, Trolley.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-It's a sweater cover?
A trolley sweater cover?
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Could I just look underneath?
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Do you think the
crown might be--
-Oh, it's beautiful.
But there's no spare
crown hidden here.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Well, we hope you
can help us, Trolley.
-Yes, just look all
along the track, Trolley.
[TRUMPETS]
-Yes, Queen and
Niece, I presume.
-Correct, as usual, Friday.
-Have you found the
number two crown?
-Not yet, but we're
not giving up.
-We've practically turned the
whole neighborhood upside down,
Friday.
-Now, that's a good idea, Sarah.
Why don't you actually turn the
whole neighborhood upside down.
And then the crown might
fall from wherever it is
and be found.
-There's only one
person who can actually
turn the neighbor upside down.
-Yes, and I suggest that
in this dire circumstance
you call upon her for her help.
-Ask Lady Elaine
Fairchild for help?
-Exactly, carry on.
And when I find myself
walking on the ceiling,
I'll know you have
accomplished the task.
Come along, dear.
We'll prepare ourselves.
-All right, Friday.
I hope this plan works.
I wish you well, niece.
-Thanks, Aunt Sarah.
-Forward, Director of Research.
-Yes, sire.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
-Ring once for a casual visit,
twice for museum business,
three times for emergency.
This is definitely an emergency.
[RINGING]
-What's the emergency?
-Lady Elaine, we need your help.
-For what?
-To turn the
neighborhood upside down.
-Somebody lost something?
-Yes, can you help us?
-Easiest thing in the world.
Hold on tight.
Here it goes.
Boomerang, toomerang, soomerang.
-Wow, you really do that well.
-Think that's long enough?
-I think so.
-OK, boomerang,
toomergan, soomerang.
-Thanks, Lady Elaine.
I hope it works.
-Want to try it once
more just in case?
-Sure, it wouldn't hurt.
-Ready?
-Yes.
-Good.
Boomerang, toomerang, soomerang.
There.
-I think that's enough.
-Right you are.
And back you come, boomerang,
toomerang, soomerang.
Now, what are you
trying to find?
Something for the school play?
-Indirectly.
-Well, I want to see
those kids in their play.
I've already
watched Anna dancing
around in that tutu of hers.
Aren't those kids cute?
-They're just wonderful.
They're over at the
school now rehearsing.
In fact, I need to
get over there now.
-I'm an old softy myself.
I just like to think about them
having a good time at school.
-Now, you're sure
that I won't people
with this raccoon costume?
-Are you sure you won't
scare yourself, Daniel?
-Well, I'm supposed to be
a baby raccoon, I think.
-And a baby raccoon
wouldn't scare anybody.
-I guess not.
-But I'm going to be
the giant and the king.
-Oo!
The giant king1
-Right, and if I
had a real crown,
I could really scare people.
-I hope you don't scare us.
-All right class, I think
it's time for Mr. Aber
to help you learn the
skill myself inside on.
Would you do that
for us, Mr. Aber?
-Oh, of course.
I'll sing the first part.
And you all join
in after me, OK?
-OK.
-[SINGING] I can put on
a hat, or put on a coat,
or wear a pair of glasses,
or sail in a boat.
I can change all my names,
and find a place to hide.
I can do almost anything,
but I'm still myself.
-[SINGING] I can go far
away, or dream anything.
-[SINGING] Or wear a giant
costume, or act like a king.
-[SINGING] I can
change all my names
and find a place to inside.
-[SINGING] I can do almost
anything, but I'm still myself,
I'm still myself, I'm
still myself inside.
-Well, that sounded good.
-Thank you.
-Lady Aberlin?
-Yes, Cousin Tuesday?
-Did you find Daddy's
other crown yet?
-Not yet, but we've turned
the neighborhood upside down.
And I have a feeling
that it won't
be long until we do find it.
-Oh, good.
-King Friday said we could
use the DU room of the castle
for the play if his spare
crown was found in time.
-DU room?
-Can somebody tell Mr.
Aber what the DU room is?
-I can.
The DU room is the dressup room.
And we'll dress up
and do our play there.
-Oh, that's good.
Mayor Maggie and I are going to
get all dressed up for it too.
And we're going to bring
some Westwood refreshments.
-What if Daddy doesn't
find his spare crown?
-Oh, we'll cross that
bridge when we get there.
In the meantime, we must
continue to rehearse our play
and hope that one of the
crown seekers finds success.
-I hope so.
-What in the world are
you looking for, Handy?
-Oh, I don't think I'm
ever going to find it.
Say, was that you that turned
this place upside down a little
while ago?
-Yes, Aberlin asked
me to do this.
-It should caught me off guard.
I mean, I was in the
W room wondering.
And all of a sudden,
it was the M room.
And I was mad.
I surely hope we find this
thing before the next time.
-I still don't know what
you're looking for, Toots.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Oh, look at the Trolley, fancy.
-What did you just say, Trolley?
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-You found it?
Where is it?
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Under here?
Why, you sure are
a marvel, Trolley.
-Don't tell me you were
looking for an old crown.
-Actually, it's a spare crown.
-And I turned this place
upside down for that thing?
-A lot of people are
going to be very happy.
Thanks for your
help, Lady Elaine!
-Oh, sure.
-Oh, and thanks for
your help too, Trolley.
Here, let me help you on
with your sweater cover.
Oh, I can't wait to
tell King Friday.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Where did you say
you found it again?
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Right beside the track.
Boy, you never know.
[TROLLEY WHISTLE]
-Now that's really
make believe isn't it?
A trolley finding a crown.
But, of course, we can
pretend anything we want.
[PHONE RINGING]
-There's the phone.
Hello?
Hi.
Oh, it's a perfect time.
I'll be right over.
Thanks very much.
-That was a friend of mine.
His name is Dr. Turnbull.
And he's invited us to
a place where he works.
It's a kind of school
for all sorts of things.
But mostly for singing.
It's called the Boys
Choir of Harlem.
I'd like to have
you meet Dr. Turbull
and see what happens
at that school.
Let's go there now.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[CHORAL SINGING]
-It's Fred.
-Hello, Fred, how are you?
-I'm just fine, thanks.
-Welcome, welcome, boys,
Mr. Rogers, say hello.
-Hi, Mr. Rogers.
-Thank you very much.
It's great to be with you all.
I'd like you to know
my television neighbor.
This is Dr. Walter Turnbull
and the Boys Choir of Harlem.
-Fred, we'd like to
sing this piece for you.
May we sing it all
the way through?
-Please, I'd be delighted .
I'll just wait right back here.
-Thank you.
[PIANO PLAYING]
[CHORAL SINGING]
[CLAPPING]
-Oh, who could ask
for anything more
than the Boys Choir of Harlem?
-Thank you, and
the boys are doing
a whole lot of things, Fred.
Some of the boys who are going
to class can go to class.
And those who are getting ready
to perform with your robes,
may perform with your robes.
Thank you, gentlemen.
-I'll get to see you later.
You must be so proud of them.
-Very much so, very much.
They work very hard.
And we're very proud of them.
-Aren't you like
another father to them?
-Oh, yes, and many of
them call me Dad too.
-Were you always
interested in music?
Even as a little boy?
-Oh, yes, music played a very
important part in my life.
It helped me to
grow and to develop.
And I enjoyed singing
in a church choir
from a very early age.
-So there must
have been somebody
who was very instrumental
in helping you along.
-Well, I think my
music teacher was
the one who was most
influential to me.
And really encouraged me
to learn to play the piano,
encouraged me to
continue to sing.
And it was very exciting for me
-Weren't you lucky to have
such a person in your life.
-Oh, absolutely.
-And here you are giving what
he gave to you to others.
-It's so important.
-Now, I know there's a lot
that goes on in this place.
It's not the Boys
Choir of Harlem.
You have a school
and everything.
-And we have lots
of things going on.
And I'd like to show you
some of the other things.
-Good, let's see a class.
What would you suggest?
-Let's go to a piano class.
-Good, fine.
You lead the way.
-Come in, Fred.
This is our piano laboratory.
And this Lilly
Fornahashi, our teacher.
-How do you do?
-How do you do?
I don't hear any piano music.
-Well, that's
because all of them
are practicing different
pieces on their own pianos.
And they can hear only their
sound through their headphones.
Would you like to hear
what the piano sounds like?
-I really would.
-OK, Kyle, would
you play for us?
-Sure.
-This is Kyle Jackson.
-I'm Fred Rogers, Kyle.
-Nice to meet you.
-I'm glad to meet you.
What would you be
playing for us?
I'd like very much to hear that.
[PIANO PLAYING]
-Very nice, Kyle!
Do you practice a lot?
-Yes.
-How much do you
practice on the piano?
-Every day?
-Yeah.
-Well, you really have to to
be able to do something well,
don't you?
-Yeah.
-Thanks very much for that.
And I wish you well.
-Well, would you like to hear
a different kind of sound
on the piano?
Sam over here is practicing
on a harpsichord sound.
-That would be fun to hear.
You mean you can just
change the sounds of it?
-Right, with these
buttons, there
are many different sounds that
you can use on the same piano.
-I see.
-Sam, why don't you play a
little bit of the Bach for us
so we can hear the
harpsichord sound.
-Sam, I'm Fred Rogers.
I'm glad to meet you.
I'd like to hear the Bach.
[HARPSICHORD PLAYING]
-I just feel like dancing
when you play that.
Thank you very much, Sam.
What talented people
you have here.
I know you have lots
of different classes.
-Oh, yes, we have classes
in computer, and English,
and math, and science,
and all of those things.
-Well, I know that you must
be proud of the children.
-Very proud, they work hard.
-I know they work hard.
-Fred, I'd like to show
you the wardrobe room where
the children have
all of the clothes
that they put on to perform.
-Good, I'd like to see that.
-Great.
-Thank you for
welcoming us here.
Thank you.
-OK, good, Sam, let's try
once more from the beginning.
All right?
[HARPSICHORD PLAYING]
-Come in, Fred.
This is our wardrobe room.
And this is Lorenza.
-Hello.
-How do you do?
-Nice to meet you.
-Lorenza makes sure that the
boys are kept nice and spiffy
and look wonderful
in their costumes.
-Do they like that?
Do they like to get dressed up?
-Oh, they love it.
I have to steam all the
things for them to wear.
And we recently got some new
blazers and some paisley ties.
And they really love that.
-Do you ever make any
of their costumes?
-Well, they have a hip
hop show that they do.
And I make this for that.
-Isn't that handsome?
Mind if I try that on?
-Might be a little
large for you.
-That's a lot of fun
dancing around in this vest.
-I bet.
-And they put buttons
on the front of it.
Their own buttons.
-Oh, each one has his
own unique buttons.
I know how they move.
-That's fun.
-Thank you for that.
I wondered if I could ask
you a personal question.
-Sure.
-Lorenza, were you
always interested,
even when you were a little
girl, in dressing up?
-Oh, I love to dress up.
I remember the first
project I had sewing
was an orange suspender dress.
-Orange suspender?
-Oh, that's fun.
-And I loved it.
It was awful.
I did a terrible job.
But I loved it, and I
wore it all the time.
-And here you are helping other
people now as a grown lady.
-Well, I love the boys
because they're great.
They really are.
-Well, Fred, let's go and see
the boys in another costume
that you haven't see yet.
-Oh, good, I'd like that.
And hear them sing.
-Thanks so much.
-Thank you.
-You lead the way.
So this is what you
mean by the robes?
-Oh, yes, these are some of our
costumes we perform in as well.
-You gentlemen look
might handsome.
Of course, it doesn't
matter what you're wearing.
You look handsome.
Before I leave, could I hear
you sing something else?
-Oh, sure we'd like
to sing a spiritual.
-Good, I'll way right over here.
[CHORAL SINGING]
-Well, I'm might proud
to be your neighbors.
-Thank you.
-And I thank you for that.
See you soon, Walter.
-Thanks for coming.
-And thanks for all you
are and all that you do.
-Thank you.
Boys, let's sing
that again, please.
[CHORAL SINGING]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
-Oh, those boys make wonderful
music together, don't they?
Whatever they happen
to be wearing,
and they wear a lot
of different things
when they sing their concerts.
The important thing
is how hard they've
worked to be able
to do what they do.
And they obviously feel very
good about what they do.
I'm mighty glad to be able
to call them my neighbors.
-[SINGING] It's such a good
feeling to know you're alive.
It's such a happy feeling.
You're growing inside.
And when you wake
up, ready to say,
I think I'll make
a snappy new day.
It's such a good feeling,
a very good feeling,
the feeling you know that I'll
be back when the day is new.
And I'll have more
ideas for you.
And you'll have things
you'll want to talk about.
I will too.
-You always make it
a special day for me
by just your being yourself.
I'll be back next time.
Bye.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
21x14 - Episode 14
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Rogers speaks directly to the viewer about various topics, taking the viewer on tours of factories, demonstrating experiments, crafts, and music, and interacting with his friends.
Rogers speaks directly to the viewer about various topics, taking the viewer on tours of factories, demonstrating experiments, crafts, and music, and interacting with his friends.