Fred Rogers

Focuses on people who are different, who might use equipment such as wheelchairs or special computers, who are more like you than you might think, and suggests ways to interact with them.

Tells children about divorce, explaining to them that it isn't their fault, and what to do when they feel bad about it.

"Mister Rogers helps children know that even when people are angry, there are things they can [do] with their hands that won't hurt themselves or anyone else. He also talks about the difference between real and pretend."--Container.

The theme of the program is that nobody is perfect, but they can give good care. Visiting Brockett's baker, Mister Rogers joins in with folk singer Andy Holiner and a group of children learning songs. In Make-Believe, on Poetry Day, the King gives a long introduction of Audrey Duck, mistakenly calling her "Audrey Goose." His son, Prince Tuesday, realizes that even kings make mistakes.