S11 Episode 1

Mister Rogers Talks to Parents About Divorce

Rogers fields questions from parents about divorce.

Tue, 28 Jul 1981

S11 Episode 2

Divorce

Mr. McFeely relives memories of his wedding. Previewing the Neighborhood of Make-Believe storyline, Prince Tuesday befriends a girl whose parents are divorced. This episode has 2 make-believe segments in one show.

Tue, 28 Jul 1981

S11 Episode 3

A Boy in a Wheelchair

A young boy in an electric wheelchair, named Jeff Erlanger, talks with Mister Rogers about his disability and then they sing a song together.

28 mins · Wed, 18 Feb 1981

S11 Episode 4

Divorce

Rogers recalls the day he test-drove an electric car. Later he meets Jeff Erlanger, a boy in an electric wheelchair, who demonstrates his wheelchair and describes some of his physical handicaps. The Neighborhood of Make-Believe continues its all-out search for Prince Tuesday. When he is found, he has a mix of emotions.

Tue, 28 Jul 1981

S11 Episode 5

Divorce

Joe Negri shows Rogers a rack of musical instruments that have either been repaired or are in need in repair. They meet Earl Grollman, a counselor who has written a book on divorce for children. Prince Tuesday finally shares his emotions with his family.

Tue, 28 Jul 1981

S11 Episode 6

A Favorite Factory Visit, Crayons!

Explores the process of how crayons are made; Lady Elaine decides she will win King Friday's contest.

28 mins · Mon, 1 Jun 1981

S11 Episode 7

Mister Rogers Talks to Children and Parents About Violence

Prompted by news coverage of the death of John Lennon and the failed assassination attempts of President Ronald Reagan and Pope John Paul II, Rogers talks to children and their parents about violence in the media. Rogers shows video footage of himself at schools, discussing why people murder, with young children. The special aired only once but it was later uploaded to the internet 35 years later, during a time when its subject matter was again a much-discussed issue.

Tue, 4 Aug 1981

S11 Episode 8

Mister Rogers Talks to Parents About Competition

Rogers discusses with parents combative attitudes.

Tue, 4 Aug 1981

S11 Episode 9