‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ Gets Animated Overhaul, Will Re-Debut in 2012

I would like to see a trailer before I decide. I am on the fence about liking this. This was brought to me by a UFC comercial. I don't think he would approve.

ahaha!

If its a "new" version, Mr. Rodgers will be a gay half mexican hermaphrodite, with a live in black lover. Divershitty!

the only way I will approve is if somewhere on the set, appearing at the start and end of every episode, is a statue of Fred Rogers and a plaque thanking him for everything he did for PBS and American children.

I love rogers!

I do not approve that they put a UFC ad on right before this video, and since the new Batman movie is being filmed thought I would bring this up, MRN was filmed in Pittsburgh, PA tried for years to get him to move the shows production to NYC like Sesame Street and their other kids programs but he outright refused, he was happy where he was at he loved Pittsburgh most of the places you see him visit was in and around Pittsburgh all the human characters(outside of his quests) were also from in and around Pittsburgh so they all have something in common, plus someone who worked on the show was Michael Keaton(Douglas) the first movie Batman, Mr Rogers was watched by so many generations and it was such a good show. there actually was/is a Neighborhood of make believe ride at Idlewild Park by Ligonier, PA if anyone is interested it is a kiddy Park and fun for the kids. God bless you Mr Rogers and Thank You so much.

I wont go as far to say as I wont like the revamp, but you just cant touch a classic…Although in hindsight they could've found a better name for the mailman then mr. mcfeeley…

You are right Lady Elaine Robinson

yes good show.

Mister Rogers was an ex Navy Seal with full arm sleeve tats. I think he'd approve.

Yes Mr. Rogers would approve his show put back on the air in 2012.

Yeah. But now he is in heaven.

RIP Fred rogers I grew up watching him and his show has been an influence in my life. he's cool

I watched this when I was a child. He reminds me of my Paw Paw (now deceased). They had the same gentle disposition, same hair, same clothes – especially the sweaters.

But… but… WHYY?

Thanks. I love you 2.

I think my favorite part of this show growing up was when he walked around the house changing into his sweaters and shoes. Aw, how I miss that guy. One of my favorite shows as a toddler.

Silly girl, there is no heaven.

Minor irk: His name is Daniel Striped Tiger. If they're going to ruin the characters' names, that won't be all they're going to ruin.

To a true television icon to kids of all ages everywhere. We miss you, Mister Rogers.

I used to watch it to. Have you seen Eddie Murphy's SNL skit "Mr. Robinson"?

Mr. Rogers was NOT a navy seal and did not have tats–that's an urban legend as is Mr. Green Jeans from Kaptain Kangaroo was rumored to be Frank Zappa's father.

yeah just like there's no spirits, angels or demons. Miracles. Are conscious telling us right or wrong. Come on now. We're evolved right. Which is why we're the ONLY species to have higher reasoning. Even though we came billions of years after other species who should be way more evolved than us by now.

There is a video of him on YouTube. He did testify before congress on the behalf of children's programming on PBS. He had the same demeanor both in and out of the "neighborhood". As for both the captain and Mr. Green jeans… they were marines. In the book, “Good Morning Captain”, it has a picture of the captain in uniform.

Daniel Striped Tiger was his full name if I remember correctly. God Bless Fred Rogers. May he rest in peace.

When a show or person has been an icon and in the memories of so many, it is really hard to come back. I hope it does well.

very glad they are bringing it back, RIP ROGERS. Loved his show and glad hopefully they keep the the central plot of using your imagination and learning how to respect one another no matter what you are or what you believe because different thoughts and beliefs are what makes us different and no matter what to never stop dreaming.. That's what I got from MRN, and I hope this new gen of kids will too..

It's a beautiful day 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 day for a beauty.
Would you be mine?
Could you be mine?

I've 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?

Boo! I played the Mr. Rogers video for my 3-yr old granddaughter and it has to start with an ad sleazy, violent, fight club garbage? C'mon use your freakin brains.

Yeah, a couple times.

@Shirley Portegys: You have no right to spite someone's personal belief in a place that you disbelieve. For Mr. Rogers' memory sake, please be respectful.

I have no right? I absolutely have the right to disspell superstitious mumbo-jumbo, as you have the right to tell me I have no right to do it. Please explain how I am being disrespectful? My comment was to Lisa, not Fred Rogers.

I loved Mister Rogers' Neighborhood! As an adult watching it with my daughter, it was the most relaxing and magical program. It also embodied a sweetness that could not be found in any other children's show. It broke my heart when PBS took it off the air a few years ago. As for this animated version, I imagine it would be important to get Joanne Rogers' blessing. She would know, better than anyone else, if Fred Rogers would have approved this or not. If this show has received her blessing, I wish it the greatest success. Fred Rogers had numerous lessons to teach viewers over many decades and the compassion, integrity and wisdom that he imparted could definitely be taught to the newer generations.