[MUSIC PLAYING]
-[SINGING] It's a beautiful
in this neighborhood,
a beautiful day for a neighbor.
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
It's a neighborly day
in this beauty-wood,
a neighborly for a beauty.
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
I have always wanted to have
a neighbor just like you.
I've always wanted to live
in a neighborhood with you.
So let's make the most
of this beautiful day.
Since we're together, we might
as well say, would you be mine?
Could you be mine?
Won't you be my neighbor?
Won't you please?
Won't you please?
Please won't you be my neighbor?
-Hi, neighbor, welcome
to this neighborhood.
I want to show you a horse.
This is called of found
objects sculpture.
And it's made out of
things that my friend
Leonard Streckfus found.
I mean, look at this right here.
That's the belly of the horse.
And it's part of a bicycle.
These are all different
parts of things.
I think this must be
a wheel of something.
I'll put it down here so that
you can see it, real carefully.
Look at that.
-[SINGING] If you will look
carefully, listen carefully,
you will find a lot
of things carefully.
Look, and listen.
It's good to look
carefully, listen carefully.
That's the way you
learn a lot of things,
carefully, look,
look, and listen.
Some things you
see are confusing.
Some things you
hear are strange.
But if you ask someone
to explain one or two,
you'll begin to notice a
change in you, if you will
look carefully,
listen carefully.
That's a way to keep
on growing carefully.
Look, look, look, and listen.
-Mr. Streckfus told
me that he'd be
glad to show us more of
his found objects sculpture
if we would come to his studio.
In fact, his studio
is in an old barn.
And I'd like you to be with me.
So let's just go there now.
I'll just returned
this one, the one
that he loaned me.l loaned me.
[PHONE RINGING]
-Is that the phone?
Well, just in time.
Hello?
Oh, Mr. McFeely,
yes I certainly do.
I'm glad you found it.
We're going to visit
Leonard Streckfus right now.
But we'll be back after that.
That'll be fine.
Thanks, Mr. McFeely, goodbye.
Mr. McFeely found
a book that I've
been wanting to show
you for some time.
And he'll bring it to us later.
So now let's go and see some
found objects sculpture.
Come on.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
-Here we are.
Oh, look at this.
This must be a porpoise.
Look here, part of a tricycle.
Here's a saw.
He has such a
wonderful imagination.
Oh, here's a big one.
Wow.
I think this must
be part of a sled.
Hi, Leonard.
-Hi, Fred, welcome.
-Thank you.
I'd like you to
know my television
neighbor, Mr. Leonard Streckfus.
-Hi.
-Thank you for
loaning me the horse.
I really like that one.
-Oh, you're very welcome.
Would you like to see
some more things inside?
-I would.
-Come on in.
-All right, I'll follow you.
-OK.
-The horse is back home.
I was showing it to my friend.
I figured that must
be a wheel in there.
-It sure is.
-Oh, it's like that one.
-It's an old tricycle wheel.
-I removed the tire,
as you can see.
-And then just took this part.
-The rim.
-And put it in there.
-That's right.
Would you like to
see something else?
-Yes, oh, is this a rhinoceros?
-It sure is.
-Look at that.
-What do you think inspired it?
-I don't know, maybe this?
-Exactly.
-Oh, you've got another one.
-Here's an extra.
-That's something that you
hold vegetables or fruit?
-Yes.
-And you saw this,
and you thought
right away of a rhinoceros.
-It reminded me of a rhino horn.
-So you just--
-Right.
-You know what it reminds me of?
-What's that?
-Some kind of a--
-Makes a good hat, doesn't it?
-I love seeing the
things that you make.
-Here's another one.
-Is that an alligator?
-Yes, that's an alligator
made out of an old tire.
-A tire!
-Some croquet
balls for the eyes.
And inside here--
-Oh!
Look at that.
-The soul from a golfer's shoe.
-That's the bottom part
of a golfer's shoe.
-That's right.
-Those are the
things for the teeth.
What a wonderful
imagination you've got.
Oh, look at this dog.
-This is made mostly
from old chair parts.
-Chair parts?
-Old, broken chairs.
-Things that people
didn't need anymore.
What about this?
That's not from a chair, is it?
-This is an old fan stand.
-A fan stand!
Can you see how that
might be used for a face?
And when you saw this, did you
think of the snout of a dog.
-Exactly, yes, it reminded me
of the form of a dog's head.
-Have you always been interested
in things like this, Leonard?
I mean, when you
were a little boy,
did you do stuff like this?
-Yeah, I always liked to draw.
And I was always very interested
in shapes, and putting together
shapes, and colors.
-And so when you see
something, that something
reminds you of something else?
And you start making it?
-That something has
many possibilities.
-Well, that sure looks
like an elephant to me.
-You're right.
That's exactly what it is.
-And is this an inner tube?
-That's an inner tube.
And inside forming its
structure is a fire hose.
-A fire hose?
Oh.
-Can you see that?
-Yes, and I see the
nozzle down here.
-That's the nozzle.
-Great, huge elephant.
-There's other parts
like tires for the head,
and ears, and old cafe chair.
-For the tusks.
-For the tusks.
And can you tell what
these are on the ears?
-No, what are they?
-Those are the uppers
of old cowboy boots.
-Cowboy boots?
Is that ever clever.
What's this inside here?
-That's actually a wheelbarrow.
-A wheelbarrow.
Here's another dolphin.
-Yes, this is the
baby of the bunch.
-Look at that.
Is that a bowling pin there?
-Yes, it sure is.
-I'd like to see
some of the things
that you have to put
together that you
haven't put together yet.
-OK, come over here.
-Look at this pile.
-These are some things I've
been collecting recently.
-Where did you get them all?
-From junk yards and people
have given me some of them.
-Now, what would you use
such a thing as that?
-In the past, I've used a
swimming flipper for horse's
ears by cutting out the
center section here.
-Oh, you mean the ears are here?
What if you had two?
What would you use two for?
-Maybe a quacking duck.
-Is that an old telescope?
-It sure is.
-Now, what would you use
something like that for?
-Well, it could be a tail.
Or maybe a unicorn's horn.
-Aha!
You have such good ideas.
I was looking at
this bicycle seat.
-Right, I haven't
actually-- this bicycle
has inspired me just recently.
In fact, I'm
working on something
right now that a bicycle
seat has inspired me to make.
-Could I see it?
-Sure, it's right over here.
-Is this it?
-Yeah, do you see
the bicycle seat.
-May I pick it up?
-Sure.
-There it is.
Then this looks--
-The springs have become
the eyes of a lion image.
-A lion?
Well, do you have more
to do with this lion,
more to make with it?
-Yeah, I'm working right
now using this bicycle
part for the
forehead and muzzle.
And part of a bicycle
fender for the nose.
Just slip it right up there.
-There you are, lion.
-I use the screw to secure
all the parts together.
-Lots of tools don't you?
-You have to have
a great variety.
-You like working with
tools and things don't you?
-Very much, I like
working with my hands,
and actually feeling what the
shapes of the objects are,
and how they fit together.
-But first of all,
it has to be an idea.
-It starts in the head and
gets worked out by the hands.
-I imagine children would be
very helpful to you with ideas.
-They do.
They have a good
supply of ideas.
-Well, I know you have
lots of work to do.
And I'm grateful for you.
I'm glad you're my neighbor.
-Oh, I'm very happy to be one.
-Thank you, Leonard.
-Thank you, Fred.
-See you soon.
-See you later.
-Bye.
-Bye.
-I really love his work.
Come on back to my place.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
-Don't we find a lot
of interesting people
who do wonderful things?
[CHUCKLING]
-I think maybe I'll try making
something with found objects.
Just think of what
you can put together.
Now, what could that be?
Here's some clothes pins.
What about that?
Now we need
something for a tail.
Here.
We've got our own
found object horse.
It takes a lot of practice to
make really artistic things.
But even great artists
started out with just an idea.
Speaking of ideas, why don't
we have some make believe?
Put these away.
And we'll go to the trolley.
OK, Trolley.
[TROLLEY NOISE]
Last time, we pretended
that King Friday the 13th
had been swimming.
And when he got out of the pool
he couldn't find his crown.
Mayor Maggie said
she'd help look for it.
So let's just think more
about that as the trolley goes
into the Neighborhood
of Make Believe.
[TROLLEY NOISE]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
[TROLLEY NOISE]
-Oh, no, Trolley we
still haven't found it.
[TROLLEY NOISE]
-Yes, King Friday's
very upset about it.
[TROLLEY NOISE]
-Thanks, Trolley.
Looks like we'll need it.
-Oh!
Is this a lion I see?
-No, Mayor Maggie.
I'm just Prince Tuesday.
And I need your help putting
the rest of this costume on,
please.
-Sure, Tuesday.
You startled me.
Why are you wearing
this lion costume?
-Well, I thought it
might help me feel brave.
-You need to feel
extra brave today?
-Yes, Daddy says he wants me
to help look for his crown.
-So you're a royal looker too?
-Yes, I even made
up a song about it.
-Would you sing it for me?
-Sure [SINGING]
I'll look in front.
I'll look behind.
I'll look all over town.
I'll look and look, and try to
find my Daddy's royal crown.
-Good for you, Tuesday.
-Thanks for your
help Mayor Maggie.
See you later.
-Good looking,
brave lion prince.
-You too, brave mayor.
-[SINGING] We'll look in front.
We'll look behind.
We'll look all over town.
We'll look and look,
and try to find,
King Friday's royal crown.
-[SINGING] And the
sign of Westwood town.
-What do you mean Neighbor Aber?
-Our Westwood town
sign is missing.
-You mean the one that
points to the town center?
-That's it.
So now the King's crown and
our town sign are both gone.
-I wonder if there's
any correlation.
-I wonder too.
[BANGING]
-What's that pounding?
-I'm not sure.
May I borrow your telescope?
-Of course.
-Hmm, I think we've
found our Westwood sign.
-At the Museum-Go-Round?
-Uh huh.
-We best go there right away.
-OK.
[BANGING]
-Lady Elaine Fairchild?
[DING]
-Well, well, welcome.
What a busy day.
-Hi Lady Elaine.
-Hello, yes, anything
I can do for you?
-We thought we heard
some pounding over here.
-Oh, well maybe you did.
As I said, it's a very busy day.
-What's making it so
busy, Lady Elaine?
-I'm getting ready for
a found objects exhibit?
-Found objects?
-Yes, things that I have found.
It's going to be wonderful.
-Have you, by any chance,
found the Westwood town sign?
-Now, don't spoil my surprises
by asking questions like that.
-But we need our town sign.
-Oh, who in the world are you?
-Oh, I'm a looking lion.
-You sound like Tuesday.
-Well, I'm as brave as a lion.
-Let me take a
closer look at you.
Why do you need to be brave?
-[SINGING] I look in front.
I look behind.
I look all over town.
I'll look and look until I
find King Friday's royal crown.
-Do you have King Friday's
crown, Lady Elaine?
-That's for me to know
and you all to find out.
Come to the found objects
sharing exhibit in just a few
make believe days.
-But Lady Elaine--
-No buts about it, Toots.
No buts about it.
[DING]
-Museum is closed!
-Wait Auntie Lady Elaine!
-Found object sharing exhibit?
-I think she's
just taking things.
-Without asking.
-That's not sharing, is it?
-It most certainly isn't.
-What should we do about
the Westwood town sign?
-I think we should
just take it back.
-OK.
-It's gone!
-It isn't there!
We must develop another plan.
-Well I'm going to keep
my lion costume on.
-Wise move if you
think it helps.
[TROLLEY NOISE]
-There's the trolley.
-Oh, let's go tell the trolley.
-Good idea.
-[SINGING] We'll look in front.
We'll look behind.
-[SINGING] We'll
look all over town.
-[SINGING] We'll look and
look, and try to find,
King Friday's royal crown.
[TROLLEY NOISE]
-We're sure she has the
sign because we saw it.
[TROLLEY NOISE]
-We didn't see the crown.
-But we were brave.
[TROLLEY NOISE]
-Thanks, Trolley.
-Bye, Trolley.
-We must report to the king.
[TROLLEY NOISE]
[MUSIC PLAYING]
-Now, what would
you suggest they do?
Lady Elaine say she's having a
found objects sharing exhibit.
But it's not a sharing exhibit
if she just took things.
You have to ask people if
they will share things.
You don't just take them.
Well, we'll pretend more
about that next time.
[KNOCKING]
-Oh, let's see who that is?
Oh, it's Mr. McFeely.
-Speedy delivery.
-What do you have Mr. McFeely?
-I have the book
that you wanted.
There it is.
-Thank you very much.
Do you have time to stay?
-Sorry, not today.
I have a bag full of deliveries.
But I do have time to tell
you that this book is one
of my grandchildren's favorites.
-Oh, good, well I'll be glad
to read it to our neighbors.
-Hope you enjoy it.
Speedy delivery to you.
-Thank you, Mr. McFeely.
-Bye-bye.
-Let's just sit right over
here and read this book.
It's called "Loving."
Mommy's and Daddy's take
care of you for a long time.
They give you food.
They keep you clean and tidy.
They may make sure you
are dressed and cozy.
They listen to what
you have to say.
And they tell you stories,
and tuck you in at bed time.
They take you to the market,
and for walks and talks.
They teach you to read, and
to count, to build a plane,
to sew.
They teach you how
to ride a pony.
And even how to
ride an elephant.
They take you on
trips to the city.
And show you the
country around you.
People who love you tickle
you and make you laugh.
They help you when
you're feeling
bad with hugs, and
shoulders, and laps.
Older children help
younger children.
Good friends share
good times together.
Children play with their pets.
And care for them
in loving ways.
Daddies hug and cuddle.
Even elephants snuggle.
And mommies kiss, and
smile, and open their arms.
Isn't that wonderful?
I was just thinking, there are
many ways to say I love you.
-[SINGING] There's the
reading way to say I love you.
There's the reading something
someone really like to hear.
The reading way, the reading
way, the reading way, to say,
I love you.
If you know people
really love you,
it's so much easier
to share things.
And, of course, the
more you share love,
the more you have
left inside you.
That can give everybody
a good feeling.
-[SINGING] It's such a good
feeling to know you're alive.
It's such a happy feeling.
You're growing inside.
And when you wake
up, ready to say,
I think I'll make
a snappy new day.
It's such a good feeling,
a very good feeling,
the feeling you know that I'll
be back when the day is new.
And I'll have more
ideas for you.
And you'll have things
you'll want to talk about.
I will too.
-We'll have more things to do
and to talk about next time.
That's when I'll be back.
Buh-bye.
[MUSIC PLAYING]
27x01 - Sharing
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Rogers speaks directly to the viewer about various topics, taking the viewer on tours of factories, demonstrating experiments, crafts, and music, and interacting with his friends.
Rogers speaks directly to the viewer about various topics, taking the viewer on tours of factories, demonstrating experiments, crafts, and music, and interacting with his friends.