Sure I loved Trolley, the fish tank, Mr. McFeely, and the Neighborhood of Make-Believe, but as a kid, the part of “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood” that sent me to the edge of my seat each day was the ritualistic sneaker and sweater swap. I held my breath daily wondering if Mr. Rogers could change out of his blazer and dress shoes and into his trademark cardigan and canvas sneakers before he hit the last note of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?”
Unfortunately, my young daughter would never get to experience the same heart-stopping thrills. Fred Rogers and his award-winning PBS program ended before she could get to know and love the soft spoken TV icon.
Fortunately, there may be a chance for her to witness his return.
Sort of.
According to reports, after nearly five years in the making, the late Fred Rogers may be returning to PBS.
Sort of.
Remember Daniel the Tiger from the Neighborhood of Make-Believe? Well, apparently he has a four-year-old son who’s getting his own show.
Insiders claim that production has started on an animated spin-off of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” called “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.”
The show is being developed by a company founded by the late, great Fred Rogers and will supposedly feature the adventures of Daniel’s young son and his band of curious pals.
Other familiar faces making an appearance on the new show include an animated Mr. “Speedy Delivery” McFeely and Trolley, who will not be given a voice, but will continue to “ding, ding” like he did in the original series. Given that the new show will have access to computer technology that “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood” didn’t, reports say young viewers can expect a slew of updated surprises which include advanced computer graphics that aim to appeal to 21st century kids.
Will you have your kids tune into to “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood”? Will you be watching with them?
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