Conversations For July 17, 2009
Originally Aired: Jul 17, 2009
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A look at David Newell’s (Mr. McFeely) new documentary,Speedy Delivery, a movie about Newell's career and how he and others are working to keep Fred Rogers' commitment to children's education alive.
David Newell: Introduction
A look at David Newell’s (Mr. McFeely) new documentary,Speedy Delivery, a movie about Newell's career and how he and others are working to keep Fred Rogers' commitment to children's education alive.
David Newell: Before I became Mr. McFeely
David Newell talks about the final taping of Mr. Rodgers and what Rodgers had hoped to accomplish in the future.
David Newell: A television family
David Newell (Mr. McFeely) talks about his experience working with Fred Rogers for almost fifty years. What did Rogers hope to accomplish with the show? Did Mr. Rogers ever get mad?
David Newell: Working with Fred Rogers
David Newell (Mr. McFeely) met his wife when she came to work on Mr. Rogers, then he made her dress up as Purple Panda. The two are still together and have built a family on television.
David Newell: The last episode
Before becoming Mr. McFeely, David Newell spent two years in college and several years in theatre. Newell talks about getting his start in children’s theatre in Pittsburgh.
David Newell: Speedy Delivery
David Newell (Mr. McFeely) talks about meeting Mr. Fred Rogers and where the his character name Mr. McFeely came fro
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