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6 Degrees Entertainment

'Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection'
(4-Disc DVD / NR / 2021 / PBS Kids)

Overview: It's always a beautiful day in Mister Rogers' neighborhood! Join Mister Rogers as he puts on his trademark cardigan, changes into his sneakers and introduces the day’s topic.

Each of the 30 episodes on this fun-filled collection features Mister Rogers meeting new neighbors and visiting new places, including the San Diego Wild Animal Park and the United States Postal Service.

DVD Verdict: Just to bring you up to date a wee bit, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was an American half-hour educational children's television series that was created and hosted by Fred Rogers.

The series originated in 1963 as Mister Rogers on CBC Television, and was later re-branded in 1966 as Mister Rogers' Neighborhood on the regional Eastern Educational Network (EEN, a forerunner of today's American Public Television).

The national U.S. debut occurred on February 19, 1968, and it aired on NET and its successor, PBS, until August 31, 2001. The series is aimed primarily at preschool ages 2 to 5, but has been stated by PBS as "appropriate for all ages".

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood was produced by Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania public broadcaster WQED and Rogers' non-profit production company Family Communications, Inc., previously known as Small World Enterprises prior to 1971; the company was renamed The Fred Rogers Company after Rogers' death.

In May 1997, the series surpassed Captain Kangaroo as the longest-running children's television series, a record the series held until July 2002, when Sesame Street beat Mister Rogers' record.

Here on this brand new 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood: Mister Rogers Meets New Friends Collection', which groups together some of the classic episodes from 1979-2000, we watch along as Mister Rogers helps children learn the importance of being kind to others, appreciating what makes everyone unique, and much more.

Plus, this DVD contains a very special bonus episode – a visit from Bill Nye the Science Guy!

In closing, and in truth, Mr. Rogers did what few artists have done in the history of mankind - strengthened and supported his audience so profoundly and so generously that he became a transformative force in their lives. I feel fortunate to have learned from him.

In all too many homes, Mr. Rogers was and is the only voice of understanding, gentleness and positive reinforcement. Imagine how different our world would be if more young people could be exposed to his philosophy of acceptance and love.

There are so many children who never hear their parents say the words "I love you" - not once, not ever. And then they hear Mr. Rogers sing of all the ways people say "I love you," like "the cooking way" and "the eating way," and it's a comfort and reassurance beyond words.

No other public figure provides this kind of life-changing insight to the people most in need.

All contained with these simply divine 30 episodes of the classic series from 1979 to 2000, spread over 14 hours of happiness, it was a comforting show and it felt as if Fred Rogers welcomed you into his own world for that half hour and that you were the only one there.

From the traffic lights, to picture picture, to the fish tank, to the opening of the show, it will always remain close to my heart. The show was timeless and it is a tragic loss that Fred Rogers is no longer alive but his legacy in children's programing will live on forever. This is a Full Screen Presentation (1.33:1) enhanced for 16x9 TVs.

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