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S13 E2 Divorce: How People Make Pretzels

Children & Family

G

28 minutes

Feb 16, 1981

Mister Rogers visits a pretzel factory to see how people make pretzels. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday and Queen Sara have an argument, which worries Prince Tuesday. He runs away to the home of his friend Daniel Tiger.Starring: Fred Rogers, Betty Aberlin, Charles Altman, Don Brockett, Gail Grate

Season 13, 10 Episodes

Divorce: How People Make Pretzels,

Mister Rogers visits a pretzel factory to see how people make pretzels. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday and Queen Sara have an argument, which worries Prince Tuesday. He runs away to the home of his friend Daniel Tiger.

Divorce: Some Things Can't Be Fixed,

Mister Rogers visits a garage where electric cars are being made, and he takes one out for a drive. In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, Handyman Negri organizes a search for Prince Tuesday, and the unhappy Prince is finally found.

Divorce: Going on an Airplane,

Mister Rogers goes on an airplane and visits with the pilot and flight attendant, who show him around the plane to help children feel more familiar when traveling by air.

Competition: Football Star Lynn Swann,

Mister Rogers watches former Pittsburgh Steeler wide receiver Lynn Swann practice ballet with a dance company. He tells Mister Rogers how dancing has helped him play football. Lynn Swann also visits the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

Competition: "Draw the Neighborhood" Contest,

In the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, King Friday announces the winner of the “Draw The Neighborhood” contest and awards a very unusual prize to everyone -- a rainbow. Mister Rogers shows a video of how real gold is processed.

Bob Dog Gets Hurt,

Mister Rogers introduces a ventriloquist's dummy he played with as a child. Bob Dog falls and is hurt. They take him to the hospital. King, Friday prohibits play. Mister Rogers says play is important in learning to manage feelings.

King Friday Outlaws Playing,

When King Friday outlaws play, Lady Elaine moves her Museum Go-Round to an entirely new location. She finds herself in a place where play is welcome—a play park, where she meets Barbara Russell.

Mister Rogers Uses Scissors,

Mister Rogers uses scissors and talks about safety. Lady Elaine tells Officer Clemmons she won't return to the Neighborhood until King Friday changes his rule against play. Lou Schreiber, Johnny Costa, and Joe Negri play music together.

Visit to a Cave,

Mister Rogers visits a cave. Lady Elaine won't return until the no-play rule is changed. King Friday removes the ban when he realizes his fanfare cannot be played.

Play is the Work of Childhood,

Mister Rogers walks on stilts and talks about how long it took him to learn to walk on them. Bob Dog persuades Lady Elaine Fairchilde to return to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe. Mister Rogers talks about different ways of playing.

Details

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Children & Family

G

28 Seasons

28 minutes

For more than 30 years, MISTER ROGERS' NEIGHBORHOOD made kids feel like they were visiting with a trusted friend. The series explores early childhood themes through interactions with friends and visits to the Neighborhood of Make-Believe.

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